Assistant Coach, Sailing

Position Information

Location of Position: Hanover, NH
Remote Work Eligibility? Onsite only
Position Title: Assistant Coach, Sailing
Posting date: 08/01/2025
Open Until Filled
:
Yes
Position Number
: 0687800
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employment Category: Regular Full Time
Scheduled Months per Year: 12
Scheduled Hours per Week: 40
Schedule: Not specified
Union Type: Not a Union Position
SEIU Level: Not an SEIU Position

Division/Department: Dartmouth College Athletics (Sailing)

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 (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 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.

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. The assistant coach assumes significant 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; staying abreast of the College's programs and opportunities to effectively inform prospects; contributing positively toward the enrollment of desirable athletic prospects.

Administration: Ensures athletes and athletics representatives are informed of and comply with NCAA, ICSA and Ivy League rules; knows and complies with these rules and interpretations and keeps up to date with changes. Assists in planning and administering the budget for the program, including equipment, travel, and recruiting. Plans and reconciles recruiting and team travel expenses. Identifies and negotiates with opponents to develop a competitive schedule.

Works with the department's travel coordinator to set team travel plans. Communicates with alumni, parents and supporters regarding program status. Promotes Dartmouth and the program through camps, clinics, speeches, and community involvement. Develops and maintains positive relationships with students, parents, faculty, staff, alumni, fans, and the media. Represents Dartmouth, the athletic department, and the program in an exemplary fashion; performs other duties as assigned.

Percentage of Time: 60%

Required Qualifications – Education and Years of

Experience:

Bachelor’s degree plus 6 or more years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Qualifications – Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Advanced knowledge and understanding of technical and…