General Manager, Long Yacht Club GSI Executive Search

The Organization

The mission of The Long Beach Yacht Club is to promote sailing and yachting on a world-class level, while providing its members with an upscale private club experience. The Club’s premier waterfront location, yachting assets, facilities and programs make it the first choice for its families’ social and recreational enjoyment.

Situated in a prime location in Alamitos Bay and nestled on the Southern California coast on the border of Los Angeles and Orange counties, The Long Beach Yacht Club is committed to creating a place members want to be by blending a friendly social environment with a variety of programs in which members and their families may participate with pride and enthusiasm.

Membership of The Long Beach Yacht Club currently stands at over 1,000 members and their families. The Club’s leadership consists of the elected Flag Officers, a Board of Directors and a Board of Governors. The full-service Club offers staffed food and beverage service six days per week. Members thrive on a broad range of activities, including racing, yachting, fishing, swimming and social activities geared for adults and driven by member committees, its “clubs within the Club” and swim and sailing calendar.

Youth programs are very active and staffed to operate throughout the year, providing a solid learning and team-building environment for the next generation.

Members have access to The Long Beach Yacht Club as both a sporting and social venue and are encouraged to make the most of their membership by becoming involved in Club activities and utilizing the Club facilities, programs and services.

LONG BEACH YACHT CLUB DETAILS

• The Club owns a fleet of sailboats and other marine assets that serve as host and organizing authority for local, national and international regattas
• Offers a complete food and beverage service to include six-day dining, full bar/lounge, banquet and meeting rooms staffed by a warm and attentive team
• Year-round heated swimming pool with full aquatic programs
• Vibrant social calendar offering Club parties and activities for adults and youth
• Active waterfront operation offering sailing instruction and yachting related educational opportunities
• Tenured professional staff
• Club will be celebrating its centennial anniversary in 2029
• Other amenities include Ship’s Store, seasonal poolside snack bar and locker room facilities
• The Club will be undergoing major renovation beginning in 2027 including new pool area and clubhouse

The General Manager is the principal operations executive, managing all aspects of the club’s services and its facility. This includes activities and relations between the club and its officers, Board of Directors, members, guests, employees, community, government and industry. The General Manager is responsible for coordinating and administering the club’s policies as defined by its Board of Directors and officers and working with the Board of Directors to develop operating policies, procedures, programs and services.

The General Manager is also responsible for coordinating the development, implementation and monitoring of the club’s overall budget, annual operating plans and programs. Additionally, the General Manager is responsible for ensuring maximum member and guest satisfaction by consistently monitoring and enhancing the quality of the club’s programs and services.

The General Manager is employed by the Board of Directors and reports to the Commodore, directly supporting the Club’s governance team, its committees and elected and appointed officers.

The General Manager is responsible for operational planning and day-to-day Club administration, oversight and direction of facilities operations; food and beverage services; member…