Job Description:

Position: Club Sailing Head Coach

Compensation: $17500

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:

Performs 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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