Assistant Coach - HWS Sailing

Description

The successful candidate will assist the head sailing coach in the organization and management of a highly competitive collegiate sailing program for men and women.  The position responsibilities will include teaching and coaching student-athletes for successful competition; supporting student-athletes’ academic success; recruiting prospective students; fundraising; developing alumnae/alumni and parent relations; team travel planning; administrative tasks; and other duties as assigned.  This position also includes teaching basic sailing classes as a secondary responsibility.

Essential Responsibilities:

·        Teaching and Coaching: 

o   teach student-athletes all related concepts, principles and rules of collegiate sailing

o   assist in the preparation, implementation and evaluation of practice and race plans

o   maintain an exemplary standard of conduct, which reflects the highest level of professionalism and good judgment

o   teach basic sailing classes as part of the Physical Education and Recreation class schedule

o   be knowledgeable of and compliant with all institutional, department, ICSA and MAISA policies, rules and regulations

o   transport team to and from regattas

o   coach, teach and supervise team at regattas

·        Counseling and Advising of Student-Athletes:

o   develop and maintain effective communication with student-athletes

o   reinforce academic success as a priority

o   encourage student-athletes to foster a positive relationship with faculty, deans and staff

·        Recruiting:

o   effectively recruit prospective student-athletes under the direction of the head coach and consistent with the Colleges’ mission

o   maintain the sport-specific recruiting electronic database

o   recruit student-athletes who coincide with the academic profile of HWS students

o   maintain open communication with other HWS coaches regarding shared prospects

·        Professional Development:

o   maintain active membership in professional sport organizations

o   pursue formal and informal educational opportunities

o   participate in professional development seminars

·        Community Engagement/Fundraising

o   promote the sport and HWS in area communities

o   maintain a positive relationship with interested constituents (e.g. youth groups, civic organizations, media)

o   assist in the planning and management of fundraising activities

o   develop a positive relationship with HWS alumnae/alumni and parents

·        Waterfront Responsibilities:

o   performance maintenance as necessary on a fleet of 420’s, FJs and lasers

o   assist in maintenance of coaches’ boats, dock and boathouse

o   assist with the development of waterfront educational programs (i.e. teach basic sailing classes)

·        Operational Team Responsibilities (approximately 30% of full time responsibilities):

o   serve on Athletics Department operational teams (e.g. game management, special events)

Other Information:

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