ILCA High Performance Coach – WVYC 2025
The West Vancouver Yacht Club is a private yacht club dedicated to the development and encouragement of seamanship and sportsmanship, providing shore and marine facilities for the use of Club Members. The Club has a history as one of the top yacht clubs in the Pacific Northwest, and its team is dedicated to delivering the highest value for its members and the communities in which it works, while exhibiting a strong commitment to promoting environmental stewardship and corporate responsibility.
Reporting directly to the Sailing Director, the High Performance ILCA Coach will have a deep understanding of sailing knowledge, be comfortable coaching sailors, and be equipped to challenge WVYC athletes as they compete.
This role is responsible for overseeing the ILCA team’s development and delivering on and off water coaching throughout the year. There is a requirement to attend and coach at local, provincial, national, and international regattas. They will ensure that the Club sailing programs are safe, functional, cost effective, and fun, and that the team represents the WVYC brand well. They will work to create a positive working environment by maintaining discipline, morale, and positive employee relations.
This role requires regular contact with parents, other teams, provincial and national associations, regatta coordinators, and must therefore be friendly, courteous, and knowledgeable of the rules and regulations.