Assistant Coach - Sailing

Position Details

Position Information

Posting date 05/14/2024 Closing date Open Until Filled Yes Position Number 1012287 Position Title Assistant Coach

• Sailing Department this Position Reports to M&W Intercollegiate Hiring Range Minimum Please Inquire. Hiring Range Maximum Please Inquire. Union Type Not a Union Position SEIU Level Not an SEIU Position FLSA Status Exempt Employment Category Regular Full Time w/end date Scheduled Months per Year 10 Scheduled Hours per Week 40 Schedule

Significant travel and weekend hours for training and competition in addition to regular work week hours.

Location of Position

Hanover, NH

Rm. 143 Alumni Gym

Remote Work Eligibility? Onsite only Is this a term position? Yes If yes, length of term in months. 10 Is this a grant funded position? No Position Purpose

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 varsity sailing program within Ivy League, ICSA, and institutional standards. Plays a critical role in achieving the overall goals of the program by providing important recommendations, suggestions and decisions regarding training strategies, competitions, 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).

Description Required Qualifications

• Education and Yrs Exp Bachelors plus 3-5 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience Required Qualifications

• Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of competitive sailing training programs, skills and strategies.

• Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people in a diverse community.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Ability to recruit effectively with no athletic grants and highly selective admissions standards.

• Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse population.

• Experience in competitive sailing as a competitor and/or coach at the high school, club or collegiate level.

Preferred Qualifications Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Kelley O'Rourke Department Contact Phone Number Kelley.M.O'Rourke@dartmouth.edu Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Justin Asaad, Head Coach of Sailing Department Contact's Phone Number Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Background Check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is a 10-month term position.

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

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Key Accountabilities

Description

Coaching and Mentoring

• Contributes suggestions and recommendations to planning and implementing the conditioning, training and coaching programs for the team.

• During competition, works directly with athletes to enhance performance.

• Teaches skills and techniques to student-athletes during team practices, contests, and individual/small group training sessions.

• Evaluates performance of athletes and offers technical, strategic, 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.

• Independently seeks and develops new training concepts and sport specific knowledge to enhance the overall knowledge of the coaching staff.

Percentage Of Time 60 Description

Recruiting

• Participates in the development and implementation of an overall recruiting plan, including but not limited to, determining program needs by position, selecting recruiting events to attend, and setting admissions priorities.

• The assistant coach assumes a significant amount of independent responsibility for: Identifying qualified students and talented athletes, communicating with prospects by phone, mail, e-mail, traveling to evaluate prospects, meeting parents and high school coaches, organizing and participating in visits to campus by prospects, maintaining appropriate recruiting records as required by the NCAA, and staying abreast of the College's programs and opportunities to effectively inform prospects.

Percentage Of Time 25 Description

Administration

• Actively seeks to ensure that athletes and athletics representatives are informed of and comply with NCAA and Ivy League rules. Knows and complies with the rules and regulations of the NCAA and Ivy League, and works to stay abreast of rule changes, applications and interpretations.

• Provides input in planning and administering the budget for the sport program which includes assessing needs for equipment, team travel, recruiting, etc.

• Plans and reconciles recruiting and team travel expenses.

• Assists in setting team travel plans.

• Communicates with alumni, parents and other supporters regarding status of the program.

• Promotes Dartmouth and the athletic program through participation in camps, clinics, speeches and community involvement.

• Develops and maintains 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 and the athletic department in an exemplary fashion.

Percentage Of Time 15

• -- Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others. -- Performs other duties as assigned.

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Additional Document #1