The EYC is looking for a Race Manager

The EYC is soliciting applications for the position of part-time Race Manager for the 2014 summer season.

Hours will vary but will be approximately 20 to 30 per week. Duties include serving as primary race officer of the EYC’s weekly sailboat races and some of the EYC’s smaller regattas, including conducting daily draws for member use of EYC-owned racing sailboats, setting race courses, conducting races using the EYC’s powerboats and other race management equipment, and scoring. Candidates are preferred who can start work not later than June 14 and work through August 10, 2014.

The EYC holds races on weekend days and some weekday evenings.

Applicants should have a basic knowledge of procedures of racing small sailboats, should have some experience operating small powerboats, and should be reasonably competent in using computers. Applicants who have completed their junior year of high school by June 2014 are strongly preferred. Training or certification in race management by US Sailing is helpful but not required. Certification in operating a powerboat by US Sailing or the US Power Squadron is helpful but not required. The EYC will provide race management training. Current CPR and First Aid certifications are required before starting work. The EYC will reimburse a successful candidate for CPR and First Aid course tuition, but the employee is responsible for finding, enrolling in and completing the CPR and First Aid courses prior to start of work.

The position pays $13 per hour and can pay more depending on qualifications and experience.

To apply, e-mail your resume and a short statement of why you are qualified for this position to [email protected]

In your e-mail, be sure to confirm the date on which you can start work and the date which you can work through.