St. Francis Yacht Club
Founded in 1927, St. Francis Yacht Club is steeped in over 90 years of yachting traditions. From the beginning, St. Francis Yacht Club’s membership has included many of the Bay Area’s most prominent citizens and greatest sailors. The Club’s annual regatta schedule is one of the most active in the world. Both physically beautiful and naturally demanding, the Bay provides a racer with the ultimate in wind, current and weather conditions for truly competitive, exciting sailing.
Adjacent to the Marina District, the clubhouse provides a boating and social venue for members and their guests, featuring deep‑water guest docks, outstanding dining amenities and incredible vistas of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco Bay. The Club boasts a professional staff, excellent dining rooms, inviting bars and spectacular private party facilities, not to mention extensive experience in accommodating regattas of all kinds and sizes.
In addition to the city‑based clubhouse, Tinsley Island is our private slice of paradise, located 60 miles up the Delta from St. Francis Yacht Club. This 40‑acre oasis is accessed by a Club‑owned launch or private boat and offers a year‑round getaway for our members, featuring dockage and houseboats, on‑island lodging and kitchen facilities, a swimming pool, small boat fleet for member use and a variety of other diversions in a rustic, relaxing setting.
Department:
Race
Reports to:
Race Director
Type:
Full Time, Exempt
Pay:
$80,000 annually. Salary may also include an annual bonus.
Job Summary The Race Coordinator is responsible for the successful planning and execution of all shore‑side race operations and serves as the primary point of contact for competitors, volunteers, officials, sponsors, and members. This role blends operational leadership with relationship management to ensure a professional, welcoming, and efficient race environment across approximately 35 annual regattas ranging from local series to championship‑level events.
Essential Functions Regatta Operations & Administration
Manage all shore‑side race operations for regattas and series
Lead the communication with Regatta Chairs to ensure event readiness and checklist completion
Oversee registration, waivers, scoring administration, and event documentation
Coordinate catering, meeting spaces and set‑up, ceremonies, and hospitality logistics
Manage regatta scheduling and event permits (SF Parks & Rec, YRA, USCG, GGNRA)
Maintain and distribute all regatta documents (NORs, SIs, entries, forms)
Monitor ORC / PHRF rating compliance and competitor coordination
Organize trophies, regatta gear, and event supplies
Coordinate travel arrangements for officials and VIPs as required
Ensure secure storage and reconciliation of race documentation
Attend Executive Race Committee (ERC) monthly meeting, if the Race Director is unavailable
Coordinate with the Board of Directors for final nominees, perpetual trophy updates, and keeper awards for the Club Annual General Meeting.
Communications & Community Engagement
Serve as the face of the race office for competitors, volunteers, members, and guests
Maintain strong relationships with competitors, race officials, jury, sponsors, and partners
Manage competitor and volunteer communications before, during, and after events
Maintain and update the race section of the Club website
Support marketing, photography, and event promotion efforts
Develop opening and closing ceremony scripts
Assist with production of the Monthly Volunteer Newsletter
Supervise and support the Race Assistant
Organize and support race committee volunteers
Assist with the planning of the volunteer kickoffs and appreciation events
Enforce safety standards and procedures across race operations
Support sponsorship fulfillment, research, and activation
Submit purchase orders, invoices, and monthly regatta reports to the accounting department in a timely manner
Core Competencies We’re looking for someone who is both operationally sharp and people‑focused:
Positive, professional, organized, and self‑motivated
Calm and decisive in fast‑paced environments
Strong communicator with a service mindset
Familiarity with sailboat racing is preferred (training provided as needed)
Willing to work evenings and weekends in-season (March through November)
US Sailing certifications a plus
Qualifications Sailing Knowledge
Preferred understanding of racing rules (e.g., World Sailing Racing Rules of Sailing).
Preferred familiarity with race formats, handicapping systems (like PHRF), and course setup.
Experience
Background in sailing is preferred.
Certifications
Safety certifications (First Aid, CPR) may be required.
Organizational & Leadership Skills
Strong planning and coordination abilities.
Ability to manage volunteers and communicate with competitors.
Other Requirements
Availability on weekends and during regatta season.
Computer Skills
Google Workspace
Microsoft Outlook
Clubspot
RRS.org
Cervis
Confidentiality Must uphold the highest level of confidentiality regarding member information, files, and subjects discussed about member information between Membership Director, Chairman and persons related.
To Apply Please send a copy of your resume with a cover letter to
jobs@stfyc.com
and applications are also accepted at https://tinyurl.com/RaceCoordinator2026. All applications and inquiries will receive a response and will be kept strictly confidential.
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Adjacent to the Marina District, the clubhouse provides a boating and social venue for members and their guests, featuring deep‑water guest docks, outstanding dining amenities and incredible vistas of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco Bay. The Club boasts a professional staff, excellent dining rooms, inviting bars and spectacular private party facilities, not to mention extensive experience in accommodating regattas of all kinds and sizes.
In addition to the city‑based clubhouse, Tinsley Island is our private slice of paradise, located 60 miles up the Delta from St. Francis Yacht Club. This 40‑acre oasis is accessed by a Club‑owned launch or private boat and offers a year‑round getaway for our members, featuring dockage and houseboats, on‑island lodging and kitchen facilities, a swimming pool, small boat fleet for member use and a variety of other diversions in a rustic, relaxing setting.
Department:
Race
Reports to:
Race Director
Type:
Full Time, Exempt
Pay:
$80,000 annually. Salary may also include an annual bonus.
Job Summary The Race Coordinator is responsible for the successful planning and execution of all shore‑side race operations and serves as the primary point of contact for competitors, volunteers, officials, sponsors, and members. This role blends operational leadership with relationship management to ensure a professional, welcoming, and efficient race environment across approximately 35 annual regattas ranging from local series to championship‑level events.
Essential Functions Regatta Operations & Administration
Manage all shore‑side race operations for regattas and series
Lead the communication with Regatta Chairs to ensure event readiness and checklist completion
Oversee registration, waivers, scoring administration, and event documentation
Coordinate catering, meeting spaces and set‑up, ceremonies, and hospitality logistics
Manage regatta scheduling and event permits (SF Parks & Rec, YRA, USCG, GGNRA)
Maintain and distribute all regatta documents (NORs, SIs, entries, forms)
Monitor ORC / PHRF rating compliance and competitor coordination
Organize trophies, regatta gear, and event supplies
Coordinate travel arrangements for officials and VIPs as required
Ensure secure storage and reconciliation of race documentation
Attend Executive Race Committee (ERC) monthly meeting, if the Race Director is unavailable
Coordinate with the Board of Directors for final nominees, perpetual trophy updates, and keeper awards for the Club Annual General Meeting.
Communications & Community Engagement
Serve as the face of the race office for competitors, volunteers, members, and guests
Maintain strong relationships with competitors, race officials, jury, sponsors, and partners
Manage competitor and volunteer communications before, during, and after events
Maintain and update the race section of the Club website
Support marketing, photography, and event promotion efforts
Develop opening and closing ceremony scripts
Assist with production of the Monthly Volunteer Newsletter
Supervise and support the Race Assistant
Organize and support race committee volunteers
Assist with the planning of the volunteer kickoffs and appreciation events
Enforce safety standards and procedures across race operations
Support sponsorship fulfillment, research, and activation
Submit purchase orders, invoices, and monthly regatta reports to the accounting department in a timely manner
Core Competencies We’re looking for someone who is both operationally sharp and people‑focused:
Positive, professional, organized, and self‑motivated
Calm and decisive in fast‑paced environments
Strong communicator with a service mindset
Familiarity with sailboat racing is preferred (training provided as needed)
Willing to work evenings and weekends in-season (March through November)
US Sailing certifications a plus
Qualifications Sailing Knowledge
Preferred understanding of racing rules (e.g., World Sailing Racing Rules of Sailing).
Preferred familiarity with race formats, handicapping systems (like PHRF), and course setup.
Experience
Background in sailing is preferred.
Certifications
Safety certifications (First Aid, CPR) may be required.
Organizational & Leadership Skills
Strong planning and coordination abilities.
Ability to manage volunteers and communicate with competitors.
Other Requirements
Availability on weekends and during regatta season.
Computer Skills
Google Workspace
Microsoft Outlook
Clubspot
RRS.org
Cervis
Confidentiality Must uphold the highest level of confidentiality regarding member information, files, and subjects discussed about member information between Membership Director, Chairman and persons related.
To Apply Please send a copy of your resume with a cover letter to
jobs@stfyc.com
and applications are also accepted at https://tinyurl.com/RaceCoordinator2026. All applications and inquiries will receive a response and will be kept strictly confidential.
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