Assistant Coach, Sailing

Position Title

Assistant Coach, Sailing

Hanover, NH

08/01/2025

Yes

0687800

To participate as part of a decision‑making team (coaching staff) under the direction of the head coach in planning, coaching, recruiting, administering, and promoting the program within NCAA, Ivy League, ICSA, and institutional standards. The Assistant Coach plays a critical role in achieving the overall goals of the program by providing important recommendations and suggestions to the head coach (regarding competition strategies, line‑ups, priority listing of recruits, etc.)

as well as offering initiative and independent judgement (e.g., in providing coaching instruction, evaluating and communicating with prospective recruits and their parents, and representing the program to constituents).

• Coaching/Mentoring
  • Contributes suggestions and recommendations to planning and implementing the conditioning, training and coaching programs for the team.
  • Independently seeks and develops new training concepts and sport‑specific knowledge to enhance overall knowledge of the coaching staff.
  • Prepares scouting reports and game plans for opponents.
  • During competition, makes recommendations to the head coach regarding adjustments to game plans and line‑ups.
  • Teaches skills to student‑athletes during team practices, games, and individual/small group training sessions.
  • Evaluates performance of athletes and offers technical, strategic, and mental instruction and advice.
  • Demonstrates a sincere interest in the academic, personal, and physical welfare of each student‑athlete; counsels team members and consults with the head coach and appropriate college staff as necessary for the resolution of issues.
• Recruiting
  • Participates in the development and implementation of an overall recruiting plan, including determining program needs by position and class, selecting recruiting events to attend, and setting admissions priorities.
  • Identifies qualified students and talented athletes; communicates effectively with prospects by phone, mail, e‑mail; travels to evaluate prospects, meet parents and high‑school coaches; organizes and participates in visits to campus by prospects; maintains appropriate recruiting records as required by the NCAA; stays abreast of the college’s programs and opportunities to inform prospects.
• Administration
  • Ensures athletes and athletics representatives are informed of and comply with NCAA, ICSA and Ivy League rules.
  • Provides input in planning and administering the budget for the program, including assessing needs for equipment, team travel, recruiting, etc.; plans and reconciles recruiting and team travel expenses.
  • Identifies and negotiates with potential opponents in developing a competitive schedule.
  • Works with the department’s travel coordinator to set team travel plans.
  • Communicates with alumni, parents and supporters regarding status of the program; promotes Dartmouth and the program through camps, clinics, speeches, and community involvement.
  • Develops and maintains positive relationships with a wide range of constituents; represents Dartmouth, the athletic department, and the program in an exemplary fashion.

• Bachelor’s degree and six or more years of experience (or a combination of education and experience).
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of technical and strategic aspects of sailing.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work effectively with a broad constituency in a diverse community.
• Ability to teach, lead, motivate and guide student‑athletes.
• Ability to recruit effectively with no athletic grants‑in‑aid and highly selective admissions standards.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Six years of experience playing and/or coaching sailing at the high school or collegiate level.

• Sailing experience as a coach or athlete at the inter‑collegiate level.

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