Employment for the 2023 Season
EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION
Located in the beautiful seasonal community of Watch Hill Rhode Island, the Watch Hill Yacht Club was founded in 1913 and is a traditional Club with sailing, entertainment, and fine dining. We are currently looking for motivated individuals to join our team for the season. Benefits include uniforms, parking, employee meals, and year-end bonsuses.
Office Manager/Member Services
Dates of Employment: April 15th - October 31st
Scope of Responsibilities:
Provide administrative, secretarial, and bookkeeping support services to the Board of Directors, General Manager and appropriate Club staff.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepares notices and other items for the Executive Committee and Board of Governors meetings.
- Performs general office tasks not limited to word processing, event registration and management, and data entry.
- Maintains general correspondence.
- Assists with member’s concerns and provides information concerning billing, membership, special functions, etc.
- Prepares and sends mailings about Club events, functions and general information.
- Assists with development and distribution of Club publications, including the weekly email.
- Maintains supply of Club information for members.
- Works with chef as needed to update menus.
- Assists in the maintenance of the Club’s Website.
- Performs special projects as assigned by the General Manager.
- Assists with Club Store merchandise: ordering, inventory, sale, etc.
- Answers the Club phone and assists with requests and questions.
- Makes dining reservations for members and assists with managing/maintaining the dining database.
- Makes special event reservations for the Club entertainment.
- Assists with ordering for the Clubhouse as needed.
Software Requirements:
- Use of Jonas Club Software (training will be provided)
- Use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Junior Sailing Instructor:
Dates of Employment: June 19th- August 24th, 2023
Job Description: Nestled within the heart of the Watch Hill Village, the Watch Hill Yacht Club runs a wonderful Youth Sailing Summer Program for students ages six to eighteen. The Program has 120+ students, taught by six instructors. Currently, WHYC is looking for 1-2 talented sailing instructors, to teach beginner to advanced level classes, in the Opti and c420 division. Classes Meet: Monday through Friday; 35-40 expected hours per week, with overtime available. Lunch included. Some weekend events possible. Ability to give private lessons after class hours for additional income. Responsibilities include: develop weekly lesson plans for on-shore and conduct on-water drills, set up/run interclub races and Junior Regattas, as well as travel to local events by water and land.
Required Certifications/License: US Sailing Level 1; current First Aid/CPR; Boater’s License; Driver’s License.
Launch Operator
Dates of Employment: May - October
Job Description: The Watch Hill Yacht Club is a seasonal business located in the beautiful area of Watch Hill, Rhode Island. We are looking for seasonal launch operators to join our team.
- Operating launch between Club and member boats
- Assisting WHYC members with their boats
- Must have USCG Approved Limited Master (Launch Tender) License
Fine Dining Servers, Bussers, & Bartenders
Dates of Employment: May - October (short season is also available)
Job Description: Our dining room team is looking for team members for the 2023 season. Our ideal candidate would have prior Club and/or food service experience, strong people skills, a willingness to learn, and be an excellent teammate. We love our staff to have a great attitude and attention to detail. A can-do mindset is always on the menu.
Other Benefits include: year-end bonus, parking, and meals.
Prep Cooks & Dishwashers
Dates of Employment: May - October (short season is also available)
Job Description: Our kitchen team is looking for team members for the 2023 season. Our ideal candidate should have prior cooking experience, although we are willing to train candidates.
Other Benefits include: year-end bonus, parking, and meals.