Racing Services Administrator Apprentice

The Racing Services Team sits within the Sport Department and helps administer the rules of sailboat racing in the UK. The team answers queries on the rules, decides appeals against the decisions of protest committees, and trains volunteer race officials.

Within the Racing Services Team also sits Technical, which is responsible for issuing certificates for national and international racing dinghies whilst also administering handicapping systems to allow boats on different types to race against each other.

The successful candidate will provide administrative support to the Racing Services Team on a range of tasks and responsibilities.

Main Responsibilities:

Provide administrative support to the Racing Services Team on tasks as required Answer general enquiries and requests for information and advice, referring to colleagues or volunteers as required Process payments and issue documentation for the different services offered Issue reminders to race officials falling due for renewal Process applications and requests in accordance with RYA policies and procedures Maintain the database to ensure relevant records are kept up to date Work with colleagues to help organise courses, conferences and meetings Support course attendees through the booking process Issue documentation to attendees as requested by course instructors, committee chairs and colleagues Prepare meeting agendas and minutes as required by the Technical Manager

This list is not exhaustive and additional duties commensurate with the role may be required.

Training:

Business Administrator Level 3.

Training Outcome:

Ongoing training and development.

Employer Description:

Set up in 1875 as the Yacht Racing Association, the RYA has become the National Governing Body for a broad range of sailing and boating activities.

We are a membership organisation with over 100,000 members, and a world-leading provider of training schemes and publications. In 2025 we celebrated our 150th anniversary and are immensely proud of our lasting heritage. However, we must continue working to ensure that we, the sport, and pastimes we love, remain relevant, thriving, and accessible to everyone.

Working Hours :
35 hours per week, exact working days and hours TBC

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills