Assistant Coach, Sailing

Position Details

Position Title: Assistant Coach, Sailing

Position Number: 0687800

Location: Hanover, NH

Employment Category: Regular Full Time

Scheduled Hours per Week: 40

Remote Work Eligibility: Onsite only

Posting Date: 08/01/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

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 judgment in providing coaching instruction, evaluating and communicating with prospective recruits and their parents, and representing the program to constituents.

• 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 the 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, strategical, 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.

• Participates in the development and implementation of an overall recruiting plan, including but not limited to determining program needs by position and class, selecting recruiting events to attend, and setting admissions priorities.
• Assumes a significant amount of independent responsibility for:
  • identifying qualified students and talented athletes;
  • communicating effectively with prospects by phone, mail, e‑mail;
  • traveling to evaluate prospects, meet parents and high school coaches;
  • organizing and participating in visits to campus by prospects;
  • maintaining appropriate recruiting records as required by the NCAA, and
  • staying abreast of the college’s programs and opportunities to effectively inform prospects.
  • contributing positively toward the enrollment of desirable athletic prospects.

• Actively seeks to ensure that 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 contributing to the development of a competitive schedule.
• Works and directs the department’s travel coordinator to set team travel plans.
• Communicates with alumni, parents and other supporters regarding status of the program.
• Promotes Dartmouth and the program through participation in camps, clinics, speeches, and community involvement.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with a wide range of constituents, including students, parents, faculty, department and college staff, alumni, fans, community members, the media, etc.
• Represents Dartmouth, the athletic department, and the program in an exemplary fashion. Performs other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree plus 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…