
Location: Based at WPNSA, Portland, UK + Events Across Europe
Type: Ad-hoc / Part-time / Full-time / Flexible
Help us shape the future of high-performance sailing, one great person at a time.
At Performance Academy, we’re not hiring for a specific role… we’re hiring for potential. We believe the right people make great things happen, and we’re always excited to hear from passionate individuals who want to contribute to our dynamic and evolving environment.
We’re based at WPNSA, with programmes and events across the UK and Europe, delivering world-class coaching, regatta support, and performance sailing experiences. Whether you’re an experienced coach, a logistical wizard, a behind-the-scenes organiser, or just someone who thrives in high-performance settings we’d love to hear from you.
Who thrives here?
We’re interested in connecting with people who:
- Have coaching experience and relevant qualifications
- Love working with people from enthusiastic juniors to Olympic hopefuls
- Are detail-oriented, proactive, and bring a “get it done” attitude
- Might contribute to social media, admin, logistics, or even boat maintenance
- Want to be part of a fun, fast-moving, ambitious team
Where you might fit in:
Your role could include:
- On-the-water coaching or programme support
- Regatta and training logistics
It could also touch on:
- Social media & marketing
- Admin and operational support
- Boat maintenance and rigging
- Or… something we haven’t even thought of yet!
Location & Logistics:
- Primarily based at WPNSA
- Travel across the UK and Europe for events
- Some remote/flexible work may be possible, depending on the role
- Ad-hoc / Part-time / Full-time / Flexible contracts available
- Salary: Negotiable based on experience and contribution
What now?
Can’t see a perfect fit? No problem. We’d still love to hear from you.
Send your CV and a covering letter to james@asperformanceacademy.org telling us a bit about yourself, what you’re good at, and how you think you could add value to the Performance Academy.
P.S. As this is speculative, we might not respond right away but we are listening.
The most important thing? Do what you love.
We’re growing quickly, and none of it happens without great people. So… Whether your skills are on the water, in the workshop, behind the screen or somewhere in between, if you believe in what we do and want to be part of it, we want to hear from you.