Job Description:
Position: Club Sailing Head Coach
Compensation: $17,500
Reports to: Chelsey Wright, Assistant Director of Competitive Sports
General position summary: Serve as a key member of the Club Sailing program, within the Department of Recreation.
This is a part-time 8-month position from September 1-May 15 and is renewable.
Assist with all aspects of the Club Sailing program, which include but are not limited to the following:
General Responsibilities
Attend and run all practices (based on scheduling needs)
Estimated timeframe based on official schedule:
Beginning of September - Beginning of November
Beginning of March – Beginning of May
Develop practice plans
Handle attendance at practice in collaboration with the club officers
Run pre-practice chalk talk and post-practice debrief
Develop expectations for all athletes (can include workout plans outside of practice, mental/physical preparations)
Decide what athlete will attend specific level regattas
Assign athletes to specific fleets and pairings
Attend/Coach A and B level regattas (can alternate based on need/competitiveness. Assess needs with club officers for an agreed upon schedule)
Debrief regattas on what went well and what needs improvement
Assess status of boats and keep up with necessary boat maintenance
Report needs to officers and Assistant Director for any required purchases
Assist in recruiting students to Fairfield University and the Club Sailing Program
Required Qualifications:
Minimum of a Level 1 US Sailing Coaching Certification Strong communication and interpersonal skills Effective planning and organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications:
First Aid/CPR/AED Certification Collegiate Sailing Experience Basic maintenance knowledge of boats, docks, sails, ropes, equipment etc.
Category:
Student Life - AdminPerforms such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.
*Disclaimer
The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, activities, and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.
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