Casual Hire - Assistant Sailing Coach

University of Hawaii•Honolulu, HI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Applicants seeking short-term or part-time work with the University Hawai'i may apply for Casual Hire positions, which include administrative, professional, and technical (APT) or instructional-type positions. Because of the temporary nature of these appointments, Casual Hire employees are not eligible for most benefits as provided to regular BOR and Civil Service employees such as paid leave and holidays. Casual Hire appointments may last for up to 89 days for full-time employees, and up to 1 calendar year for part-time employees. This position is a temporary casual hire position and offers no benefits, not to exceed 19.75 hours/week. All positions require successful completion of a background check.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited four year college or university
Two (2) year experience coaching sailing at the college or university level; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of sailing as competed at the collegiate level.
Successful completion of a background check.

Responsibilities

Assist with all aspects of NCAA/ICSA Division I Coed and Women’s Sailing Programs, including the recruitment of prospects and development of student-athletes, on the water coaching, regatta scheduling, compliance with NCAA, ICSA conference and University of Hawaii rules and regulations, student athlete achievement, other duties as assigned by the head coach.
Maintain collaborative working relationships with administrators and coaches in the department, other college offices, and members of the media, donors, and other individuals interested in the sailing program.
Assist and participate in practices and intercollegiate regattas and competitions.
Teach necessary skills from basic fundamentals to advanced tactics and racing strategies.
Promote and foster a positive team environment, behavior and sportsmanship of team members on and off the water.
Promote and maintain an environment where the physical, mental, social and academic well-being of all student-athletes are a priority.
Assist with overseeing aspects of team travel including air travel, ground transportation, per diem allocation and travel requests.
Actively participates in promotional and public relation activities for the sailing program.
Assists with boat and equipment repair, as needed.
Assist with evaluating, recruiting, and selecting qualified prospects who have the ability to compete in the classroom and athletically.
Actively seek out and encourage a diverse group of prospects and assist them through the application process.
Work collaboratively with the Compliance, Student Affairs, and Student-Athlete Academic Services staff to qualify and process prospects in a timely and efficient manner.
Make recurring contacts by telephone, written correspondence, off-campus visits and evaluations, and coordination of campus visits as assigned by the Head Coach.
Responsible for performing the duties of a Campus Security Authority as defined by University policy and federal law with regards to the Clery Act.
Maintains confidentiality to include but not limited to information, files and records that the incumbent may obtain or possess, in accordance with federal and state laws and University of Hawaii policies.
Know, recognize, and comply with the laws, policies, rules, and regulations governing the University of Hawai‘i and its employees, and the rules of the NCAA and affiliated conferences as now constituted or as may be amended in the future.
Immediately advises the Director of Athletics or designee if there are reasonable cause to believe violations, whether by employees, students, or others, have occurred or will occur.
Other duties as assigned.