Sailing Team Director of Operations
Jacksonville University•Jacksonville, FL
•Onsite
About The Position
The Sailing Team Director of Operations will be responsible for providing logistics, administrative, management and leadership support to the team. Day-to-day responsibilities include managing schedules, practice and meetings, regattas, as well as identifying, and prioritizing items for action, planning and executing team administration. The Director of Operations works with a diverse group of athletes, coaching staff, Parents, donors, recruits as well as communicates with professors, staff and administration levels within and associated with the University.
Requirements
- Minimum US Sailing level 1 Certification required
- Knowledge, experience and understanding of College Sailing
- At least one year of related experience required.
- Valid Drivers License
Nice To Haves
- Previous collegiate sailing experience (as athlete, coach, or staff)
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Experience with logistics, travel planning, or event coordination
- Passion for student-athlete leadership and development
- Proficiency with social media and/or donor relations tools is a plus
Responsibilities
- Assist Interviews, hires, and trains new staff.
- Assist in overseeing the daily workflow of the department.
- Assist in evaluating performance and provides timely feedback.
- Helps to resolve employee issues and disputes.
- Assist in handling discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.
- Assist with on-the-water coaching during team practices and select regattas
- Support general sailing skill development for all team members
- Provide mentorship and encourage leadership among student-athletes
- Manage all team travel logistics, including flights, lodging, transportation, and itineraries
- Coordinate regatta planning and travel arrangements
- Organize team schedules, including practices, team meetings, and events
- Manage and design gear/merch purchases
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performing team environment
- Develop leadership opportunities and initiatives for team members
- Serve as a point of contact for alumni relations and donor communications
- Collaborate on fundraising efforts, including campaigns, events, and stewardship
- Represent the program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
