Assistant Coach, Sailing

Dartmouth College•Hanover, NH

65d•Onsite

About The Position

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).

Requirements

Advanced knowledge and understanding of technical and strategic aspects of Sailing.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituents 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 experience playing and/or coaching sailing at the high school or collegiate level.
Bachelor's Degree; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Sailing experience as a coach or athlete at the intercollegiate level.

Responsibilities

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 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.
Actively seeks to ensure that athletes and athletics representatives are informed of and comply with NCAA, ICSA and Ivy League rules. Knows and complies with the rules and regulations of the NCAA, ICSA and Ivy League, and works to stay abreast of rule changes, applications, and interpretations.
Provides input in planning and administering the budget for the program which includes 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 maintain 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.