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ISLAND MANAGER PROFILE:
ST. FRANCIS YACHT CLUB
TINSLEY ISLAND, SAN JOAQUIN DELTA, CA

THE ISLAND MANAGER OPPORTUNITY AT TINSLEY ISLAND

An exceptional opportunity exists for candidates with a successful track record of leadership and high-quality operations management in experience-centric club operations or high-end hospitality establishments. We are conducting the Island Manager search for Tinsley Island, a private 21-acre retreat owned by the St. Francis Yacht Club (StFYC), ranked as the number one yacht club in the country by the Platinum Clubs of America. The candidate will be an integral part of a high-performing team at one of the most prominent yacht clubs in the world.

The Island Manager role is best suited to a leader who truly enjoys being the "face" of the island, being highly engaged, visible, and interactive with member families, and epitomizes the "selfless leader" so appropriate to a high-performing hospitality environment. This is an opportunity for a qualified manager to make a long-term "home," being appreciated for providing competent, committed, and sincerely engaged leadership.

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HISTORY OF TINSLEY ISLAND

Tinsley Island was established in 1958 when a group of visionary StFYC members pooled personal funds to purchase a
21-acre, overgrown island in the San Joaquin Delta. The island fosters community, relaxation and nautical traditions.
Known as a "slice of heaven," the island features a lighthouse, cozy accommodations, and recreational amenities. A
plaque commemorating these generous founders is displayed in the lighthouse on Tinsley Island.

ST. FRANCIS YACHT CLUB AND HISTORY

St. Francis Yacht Club was founded in 1927 by a group of San Francisco yachtsmen with a vision of a club in the city of San Francisco. It was an offshoot of the San Francisco Yacht Club, which was founded in 1869 and had its facility in Sausalito, across the Bay. That facility burned to the ground in the mid-twenties and a fierce debate raged after the fire between those who lived in Marin County and those who lived in San Francisco. The city-dwellers wanted to relocate to San Francisco-not surprising given that this was before the Golden Gate Bridge, so San Francisco members had to travel by water to their club. Members from Marin found a suitable location in Belvedere against the wishes of their San Francisco membership and pulled some fast and furious moves to secure the right number of votes to make it happen. This so offended the San Francisco members that they chose to leave San Francisco Yacht Club and form their own club: the St. Francis Yacht Club. Today, there is great camaraderie between the two clubs and many members belong to both.

ST. FRANCIS YACHT CLUB BY THE NUMBERS

• Approximately $19M Gross volume - StFYC / Tinsley Island - Approximately $1.5M+
• Approximately $7.1M F&B volume
• Employees - Tinsley Island 10 (FTE), 16 Seasonal
• POS - Jonas

St. Francis Yacht Club website: www.stfyc.com

ISLAND MANAGER POSITION OVERVIEW
The Island Manager will be responsible for all day-to-day operations of Tinsley Island. The new Island Manager will be a visible, hands-on leader who can work collaboratively with team members to manage marine operations (including docks surrounding the island), food and beverage services, partner with event team on planning and execution of events, member overnight accommodations, member communications, and recreational programs, facilities oversight and club boats.

Reporting to the General Manager, the Island Manager leads Tinsley Island in accomplishing StFYC's mission of being a vibrant, member-driven, multi-generational yacht club providing all members with extraordinary experiences and legendary services. The Island Manager supervises the island's staff, including maintenance, hospitality, and marine teams.

Key responsibilities include:

• Oversee facilities management, ensures planned and routine maintenance and reactive repairs are delivered in a timely and consistent manner to maintain operational excellence. Overnight shifts required.
• Work with events team Planning and executing small, medium, and large club events during the season, delivering memorable experiences for members and guests.
• Manage marine operations, including club boats (sail, power, kayaks, SUPs, etc.), oversight of docks surrounding the island, ensuring safety and accessibility.
• Attract, develop, train, supervise, mentor, and retain an effective team capable of achieving objectives.
• Leverage island specific technology (dock software, guest registration, POS, etc.) to improve efficiency, transparency, analytics, and member experience
• Oversee and maintain Tinsley Island gift shop, working closely with committee.
• Demonstrate a strong history of success and keen understanding of quality food and beverage operations, including revenue growth, training, innovation, creativity, and strong service culture development.
• Act as a verifiable motivator and leader who brings out the best in others by setting clear goals and expectations, holding them accountable for outcomes, providing consistent feedback and support, and maintaining respectful interaction and professionalism.
• Maintain an organizational focus, recognizing that attention to detail and consistency of delivery at a high level result in high member and associate satisfaction, high levels of quality, and an overall outstanding member experiences.
• Foster cordial and respectful relations with members while ensuring that StFYC rules are consistently applied by staff and followed by members and guests.
• Deliver outstanding membership experiences and satisfaction by creating a quality environment through staffing, programming, operations, and maintenance, driving retention and new member growth.
• Propose appropriate annual and longer-term financial objectives, including the capital budget plan, and manage operations to consistently achieve these goals.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of operational financials, with proven success in revenue growth and cost management.
• Work closely with the General Manager, committees, and other key contributors to develop, execute, and update strategies for success and relevancy.
• Promote the development of a positive and respectful relationship between members and Tinsley Island staff.
• Contribute to the development of the long-term strategy, stay abreast of industry trends and challenges, propose annual objectives and plans, ensure consistent progress toward strategic objectives, and allocate resources consistent with strategic goals under guidance from the General Manager.
• Work closely with the General Manager to keep leadership fully informed on all important aspects of Tinsley Island operations, facilitating actionable decisions and implementing policies.
• Position Tinsley Island as a positive community asset, maintaining a positive image with StFYC and relevant external entities.

EMPHASIZED KEY CHARACTERISTICS

• Outstanding communication skills are necessary for this role and to be successful at Tinsley Island. As the primary communicator of much of the information at the island, proven outstanding verbal and written skills are critical, as is a keen ability to "listen," "engage," "build trust," and "be highly approachable." The Island Manager must have strong "executive presence" and truly understand the unique and compelling culture of StFYC.
• Must have a nurturing, respectful, mentoring style of leadership with staff, carrying themselves to a standard others want to emulate.
• A "hands-on" leader who recognizes the balance between leading, doing, and delegating.
• Must be visionary and mission-oriented, anticipating how Tinsley Island continues to evolve, and actively networked in the industry to stay on the forefront of trends in clubs and hospitality. The Island Manager should project and steer the island in the right directions for the benefit of the membership.
• A visible, sincerely engaged, and hard-working leader who brings ideas to the table and can express those ideas thoughtfully and easily to team members, the General Manager, and relevant committees.
• Strategic in focus, able to gain support and execute approved plans, with a strong ability to analyze and communicate the reasons behind recommendations.
• Naturally outgoing, conversant, respectful, and diplomatic, with the ability to diplomatically say "no" when appropriate.
• Recognize the need for an "employer of choice" approach to attracting, retaining, and developing staff at every level within Tinsley Island operations.
• Innately understanding, empathetic, reliable, and relatable to members and staff at all levels.
• Possess strong financial acumen for hospitality trends and metrics, able to fully comprehend and explain P/Ls, balance sheets, cash flow, and operating, capital, and project management budgets.

INITIAL PRIORITIES OF THE ISLAND MANAGER

• Work diligently to develop the trust and confidence of key contributors by being thoughtful, candid, proactive, available, approachable, and by listening and respectfully responding.
• In collaboration with the General Manager and relevant leadership, ensure that financials, reports, and processes are in place and followed.
• Continue employee engagement by being exceptionally proactive, learning names, understanding team members, and mastering the procedures and ebb and flow of island operations. The staff at Tinsley Island are generally capable and well-regarded.
• Evaluate the overall member service experience, ensuring alignment with employee performance, the accountabilities of key team members, and a plan for continuous improvement.
• Assess houseboat rentals, accommodations, and marine operations to ensure safety, efficiency, and member satisfaction.
• Review event planning processes and execute a successful season of club events.
• Ensure the water treatment facility, equipment, technology, and docks are maintained to high standards.
• Meet with key volunteer leaders, observe, listen, and learn expectations.
• Review the overall food and beverage operation, its consistency of execution, and overall standards for success.

DESIRED CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of 5-7 years of progressive leadership/management experience in (preferably) a private member-owned club or leading hospitality operations in a similar environment. True "rising stars" from the club industry who have been verifiably well-mentored and possess outstanding relationship skills will also be considered.
• Yacht club, marina, or island operations experience preferred but not required.

EDUCATIONAL AND CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelor's degree is highly desirable, preferably in Hospitality Management or Business. In lieu of the degree, substantial private club or hospitality experience will be considered.
• CCM, certified marina operator designation or similar accreditation outside of the club industry is desirable.
• Already have or the ability to obtain USCG Captains license in the first year of employment.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

SALARY AND BENEFITS
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The Club offers an excellent benefits package, along with the typical CMAA benefits. Salary Range: $115,000 - $150,000 plus bonus. Housing available
INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO APPLY
Please upload your resume and cover letter, in that order, using the link below. You should have your documents fully prepared to be attached when prompted for them during the online application process. Please be sure your image is not present on your resume or cover letter; that should be used on your LinkedIn Profile.

Prepare a thoughtful cover letter addressed to St. Francis Yacht Club search committee/Mr. John Meagher, General Manager and clearly articulate your alignment with this role and why you want to be considered for this position at this stage of your career and why St. Francis Yacht Club and the Central California area will be beneficial to you, your family, your career, and the Club if selected.

You must apply for this role as soon as possible but no later than Friday, December 12, 2025. Candidate selections will occur in late December with first Interviews expected in mid-January 2026 and second interviews a short time later. The new candidate should assume his/her role as soon as reasonable notice is given to a current employer following selection.

IMPORTANT: Save your resume and letter in the following manner:
"Last Name, First Name - Resume" &
"Last Name, First Name - Cover Letter - StFYC - Tinsley Island"
(These documents should be in Word or PDF format)
Note: Once you complete the application process for this search, you are not able to go back in and add additional documents.
If you have any questions, please email Holly Weiss: ...@kkandw.com

Lead Search Executives:

Sam Lindsley
Search & Consulting Executive
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M: (216) ###-####
Medina, OH
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Thomas B. Wallace III, CCM, CCE, ECM
Partner
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Cleveland, OH
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