GENERALMANAGER/COO
GENERALMANAGER/COO OPPORTUNITYATCORPUS
CHRISTIYACHTCLUB
CorpusChristiYachtClub(CCYC),astoried clubontheTexasGulfCoast,ispleasedto announcearemarkableopportunityforan accomplishedandhospitality-drivenleaderto serveasitsnextGeneralManager/Chief OperatingOfficer(GM/COO).AsaPlatinum ClubofAmerica,CCYCisrecognizednationally foritstraditionofexcellence,welcomingculture, andvibrantsailingcommunity.
Thisexecutiveleadershiprolecallsfora seasonedprofessionalwithdemonstrated successinprivateclubmanagement,ideally withinayachtclubsetting.Theidealcandidate isastrategicthinkerandvisibleleader,known forintegrity,soundfinancialmanagement,and theabilitytocultivatehigh-performingteams. Withastrongfocusonmembersatisfaction andoperationalexcellence,thenextGM/COO willupholdCCYC’slong-standingtraditions whileembracingopportunitiesforinnovation andcontinuousimprovement.
AsthefaceoftheClub,theGM/COOwillwork closelywiththeCommodore,BoardofDirectors, anddedicatedstafftodeliveraconsistently exceptionalmemberexperience.From preservingthecharmoftheClub’shistoricroots toguidingitsforwardmomentum,thisisa uniqueopportunitytoleadoneofthepremier privateyachtclubsinthecountry
POSITION OVERVIEW
Theidealcandidateforthisrolewillbring provenexperienceasaGeneral Manager/COOinaprivateclub environment,withastrongpreferencefor thosewhohaveledyachtclub operations.Arecordofprogressive leadershipinthehospitalityindustryis essential,alongwithdemonstrated successinbuilding,developing,and inspiringhigh-performingteams A commitmenttoexceptionalmember serviceandhospitalitymustbeatthe forefront,balancedbystrongfinancial stewardshipandafocusonemployee engagement.
Thesuccessfulcandidatewillexhibit innovativethinking,soundjudgment,and personalintegrity,servingasathoughtful stewardoftheClub’smissionandvalues. Responsibilitiesincludemanagingand monitoringtheClub’soperatingand capitalbudgets,upholdingthehighest standardsofqualityacrossallservices andamenities,andensuringanelevated andconsistentexperienceformembers andguests.Thisrolealsoincludes safeguardingtheClub’sassets,facilities, andequipmenttosupportlong-term operationalexcellence.
ESSENTIALSKILLS, PERSONALITY,&ABILITIES
Clubmanagementprofessionalabletocreateanddeliver ahighlevelofhospitality;ensuremembersfeelwelcome, comfortable,important,andunderstood
Provenleadershipskills,withtheabilitytoengageand inspirestafftooptimumperformanceanddelegate responsibilitiesasnecessary;mustbeahands-onleader andadvocateforClubemployees
Successwithemployeedevelopmentandanattitudeof hiringsuperiorcandidateswhiletakingimmediate performancemanagementactionwithemployeesnot engagedoradheringtoClubstandards
Demonstratedabilityandwillingnesstoworkinallaspects oftheClub
Friendly,energetic,andenthusiasticpersonality;ableto demonstratearespectedpresencethroughouttheClub, andadesiretobevisibleandaccessibletostaffand members
Abilitytoarticulateanddirectaclearvisionforthe successoftheClub;coordinatethedevelopmentofthe Club’slong-rangeandannualbusinessplans;initiate improvementsasnecessary
Wellorganizedwithstrongwrittenandverbal communicationskills;demonstratedskillsinmember communications
Stronglogisticsandbusinessacumen–demonstrated experienceworkingwithBoardofDirectors,various committees,affinityclubs,andMemberswithinamember ownedprivateclub;musthaveastrongpresencewith communityeventsandrepresenttheClubinlocal businesssettings
Generally,techsavvywithexperienceinemail communications,webabilities,computersoftware,general knowledgeofwebsiteuseformarketingandmembership interaction
Provensuccesswithcoordinatingvendorsacrossmultiple businesschannels,abilitytoforecastfortime management,staffing,productinventory,best pricing/vendoroptions,andachieveon-timeandonbudgetsuccess
ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS
ChiefOperatingOfficeroftheClub–Responsiblefor developingtheClub’sAnnualBudgetwhilealso adheringtothosefinancialguidelinessetforthinthe budgetthroughoutthefiscalyear
Assistinplanning,developing,andimplementingthe Club’spoliciesandgoals
Coordinatesdevelopmentofoperatingandcapital budgetsaccordingtothebudgetcalendar;monitors monthlyandotherfinancialstatementsfortheClub; takeseffectivecorrectiveactionasrequired
Coordinatesactivitiesofalldepartmentstoeffect operationalefficiencyandeconomy
Maintainasincererapportwiththemembership
ActastheAssistantSecretaryontheClub’sBoardof Directors
ChiefpersonneldirectoroftheClub Liaisonandex-officiomemberofallClubcommittees andtheBoardofDirectors
MaintainsthephysicalintegrityoftheClubfacilitiesand assetsbysupervisingthemaintenancepersonneland outsideservicevendors;worksinconjunctionwiththe housecommitteetokeeptheClubinawell-maintained conditionandappearance
Handlesemergenciessuchasfires,accidentsand breachesofsecurityorhouserulespromptlyandin person;emphasizespreventionthroughtraining, inspection,andpreventiveenforcement
PerformsotherdutiesasdirectedbytheCommodoreor BoardofDirectors
CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS
MaintainsmembershipwiththeClubManagersAssociationof Americaandotherprofessionalassociations Attendsconferences, workshops,andmeetingstokeepabreastofcurrentinformationand developmentsinthefield
Aminimumof5yearsofrelevantexperienceinaprivateclub,with specificemphasisonFoodandBeverageinaYachtClubsetting Abilitytoread,analyze,andinterpretcommonindustryrelated journals,financialreports,andlegaldocuments
Abilitytorespondtocommoninquiriesorcomplaintsfrom members,regulatoryagencies,vendorsormembersofthebusiness community
AbilitytoeffectivelypresentinformationtotheBoardofDirectors Abilitytosolvepracticalproblemsanddealwithavarietyof concretevariablesinsituationswhereonlylimitedstandardization exists
Abilitytointerpretavarietyofinstructionsfurnishedinwritten,oral, diagram,orscheduleform
Maintainapositiveattitudetowardsyourjob,yourstaff,andthe membership
4-yearHospitalitydegreerequired AnadvancedDegree,Certified ClubManager(CCM)and/orCertifiedClubExecutive(CCE)
Certificationpreferred
COMPENSATION &BENEFITS
Salaryisofferedat$180,000annually, commensuratewithexperience
Paidvacation
401k(upto4%Clubmatched)
15PTOdaysannually
Mealsincluded
Clothingandcellphoneallowance
LifeInsurance
Medical,dental,andlifeinsurance
Short-termandLong-termdisability
Continuingeducationallowance
Commodore
MANAGESANDSUPERVISES
Controller
ExecutiveChef
Food&BeverageManager
ClubSecretary
SailingDirector
FrontDesk
Maintenance
MISSION STATEMENT
“To promote a lifelong love of sailing and provide its members, their families, and guests with exceptional dining and social experiences, enduring friendships, and a sense of community and belonging.”
VISION STATEMENT
“Corpus Christi Yacht Club will continue to be recognized as a Platinum Club of America that provides a premier yacht club experience with gracious hospitality while honoring its rich history and traditions.”
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CLUBOVERVIEW
Establishedin1923,CorpusChristiYachtClubisadistinguishedinstitutionontheTexas GulfCoast Itembodiesarichmaritimeheritageandasteadfastcommitmentto hospitality CCYChaslongbeenacherishedgatheringplaceforsailingenthusiastsand theirfamilies,offeringablendoftraditionandcommunity.
NestledindowntownCorpusChristi,theCluboffersitsmembersawelcoming environmentthatblendstime-honoredtraditionswithforward-thinkinginitiatives The two-storyclubhousefeaturesbothupstairsanddownstairsdiningareas,providing memberswithvariousculinaryexperiences Theupstairsdiningroomofferspanoramic viewsofthemarina,whilethecoveredlanaiandpooldeckproviderelaxedoutdoor settings.TheClubalsoboastsafull-servicerestaurantandbar,anoutdoorpool,and meetingfacilities,cateringtovariousmemberneeds.
CCYC'sdedicationtoexcellenceisfurtherexemplifiedbyitsroleinhostingprestigious events,suchasthe2018YouthSailingWorldChampionships,whereitearnedtheWorld SailingSustainabilityAwardforitsexemplaryenvironmentalstewardship.CCYCalso hostedtheJ24Worldsin2022.Withacommitmenttofosteringcamaraderieand providingexceptionalexperiences,CCYCremainsacherishedgatheringplaceforsailing enthusiastsandtheirfamilies
740 Members
Total Club Revenue of $2 9M; Member dues account for $1 85M
$1 8M Gross F&B Revenues
60% a la carte/40% banquet
CLUB DETAILS
Governance: The Board consists of 11 members on rotating 2-year terms. There are numerous Committees: Executive, Finance, Communications, House and Grounds, Docks, Membership, Race, Junior Sailing, Activities, and Nominating
The Executive Committee is made up of the Commodore, Vice Commodore, Rear Commodore, and Past Commodore. The Commodore serves a one-year term.
Three Dining Outlets: Library accommodates 48 people; the Main Dining Room 35, and the Upper Deck 80-100
The Club is open six days per week (Tuesday – Sunday) year-round Website: https://www ccyc com/
GENERALMANAGER/COO
