Safety and Events Manager Overview Are you passionate about ocean sports, safety, accessibility and community? The Jericho Sailing Centre Association is seeking an energetic Safety and Events Manager to support our on-water safety programmes, community events, and member services. This is a dynamic, hands-on role that combines safety operations, event coordination, and team leadership at Vancouver’s only ocean recreation community centre. This job offers a unique mix of office, exterior, and on-water work, perfect for someone who loves the ocean, community, teamwork, and variety in their workday. This year-round full-time position requires evening and weekend work hours Friday-Tuesday from April to October, and daytime work hours Sunday-Thursday from November to March. Key Responsibilities Safety and Jericho Rescue Lead the general membership safety programme, including English Bay Safety Seminars, monitoring member craft for safety issues, promoting PFD use, and enforcing the no-swimming zone. Perform rescues of mariners in Jericho-style craft as required, in all conditions. Respond to general marine emergencies as a vessel of opportunity. Recruit, train, and retain volunteer rescue team members while maintaining a positive, inclusive, and professional team culture. Conduct both formal and informal on-water and shoreside instruction and update training materials. Schedule rescue volunteers to ensure adequate coverage for safety and events. Track volunteer skill development and monitor their personal logbooks. Maintain all JSCA-owned rescue boats, craft, outboards and trailers to established readiness standards, revising as needed. Ensure adequate spare parts and supplies, and inspect, maintain, restock, and reorder all first aid/rescue supplies and equipment. Tidiness and cleanliness of boat areas and rescue ready room. Update and organize WorkSafeBC required MSDS safety books. Coordinate or conduct rescue, safety, and first aid training for staff and volunteers. Maintain regular communication with Rescue Team members and manage the online sign-up system. Foster positive working relationships with external groups and agencies. Racing and Event Management Lead on-water and shoreside support and execution of regular sailing, paddling, rowing, and related events. Assist in planning and executing on-water and land-based special events. Organize and assist in set-up, teardown and cleaning of booked rooms and events. Run sailboat races, including scoring and preparing related documentation. Conduct seminars for beginner sail racers. Prepare and submit marine event permit applications. Develop the annual draft event schedule and collaborate with the Programmes Committee to finalize it. Communicate with the sail and paddle racing communities and other internal and external stakeholders to ensure events reflect participant needs. Recruit and manage event volunteers. Maintain the online event calendar on the JSCA website. Administrative Duties Provide general office coverage: handle payments, respond to member inquiries (in person, phone, and email), and update records using the member database. Support JSCA administrative staff as needed. Support JSCA storage manager as needed. Supervise, train, and support summer staff. Assist with JSCA’s off-season consumer show presence. Maintain the JSCA website and contribute content to social media channels. Other Duties Maintain friendly, professional interactions with members and the public. Assist maintenance staff as needed. Maintain all JSCA third wheels and launch dollies. Tuesday evening compound lock-up. Qualifications and Skills Passion for and extensive experience in one or more naturally powered ocean sport (e.g., dinghy sailing, windsurfing, wing foiling, kayaking, outrigger paddling, SUP, rowing). Pleasure Craft Operator Card or Small Vessel Operator Proficiency (SVOP). Restricted Operator Certificate (Maritime) for VHF radio operation. WorkSafe Level I First Aid (or higher). Sail Canada Club Race Officer certification (or higher). Strong interpersonal and conflict de-escalation skills. Excellent motorboat handling skills. Composure under pressure. Basic mechanical, electrical, and general maintenance abilities. Basic fibreglass repair experience. Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Access) and Teams. Familiarity with WordPress. Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) considered an asset. Instructor or guiding certification in relevant ocean sports considered an asset. University degree considered an asset. Compensation & Benefits $58,000–$70,000/year (based on experience) Extended health and dental benefits To Apply Send your resumé and cover letter to careers@jsca.bc.ca. Applications open until Wednesday December 3 at 1630H.
