Head Sailing Coach

HEAD MEN'S & WOMEN'S SAILING COACH

Washington College, a NCAA Division III member of the Centennial Conference, is accepting applications for a full-time Men’s & Women’s Head Sailing Coach

Job Summary

Plans, organizes, directs and controls the varsity lacrosse program with the approval of the Director of Athletics.  Coordinates and oversees programs and activities for student-athlete academic and personal development.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS

• Organizes and conducts all practice sessions for the Sailing team.
• Recruits student-athletes for the Sailing program.
• Ensures institutional compliance of the Sailing program by adhering to all policies and procedures of the NCAA and Centennial Conference as well as all Washington College policies and procedures.
• Monitors academic progress of the Sailing players through advising and referrals.
• Supervises the duties of assistant sailing coaches & volunteers.
• Assists with the scheduling, providing of officials and transportation for intercollegiate contests for the Sailing program.
• Develops and recommends budget data; authorizes expenditures in accordance with approved budget; approves budgets and expenses of subordinates.  Orders equipment for annual use by the Sailing team, disburses funds for meals on athletic trips and serves as supervisor for all varsity Sailing functions.
• Coordinates fundraising for the Sailing team.
• Performs related duties incidental to the work described herein or as may be assigned by the Athletic Director.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees the activities and conduct of team members while they are representing Washington College.
• Acts within scope of authority and consistent with College objectives, guidelines, policies, and practices.
  • MANANGING ASSISTANT COACHING STAFF
    • Develops short and long range operating objectives; reviews existing organizational structure and staffing requirements; recommends and implements changes as needed. 
    • Provides appropriate supervision, including communication of clearly defined job responsibilities, adequate training and development, and provision for backup.
    • Monitors performance of staff and provides prompt and objective coaching and counseling in managerial and technical matters. Reviews and approves performance appraisals initiated by subordinates of their staff. Evaluates subordinates.
    • Assures that effective communications are maintained within areas of responsibility.  Where appropriate, informs staff as to plans and progress.  Conducts staff discussion sessions at regular and frequent intervals.
    • Assures that necessary coordination within the area of responsibility is occurring and that coordination of the assigned area with those of other College departments is taking place.

Washington College is one of the nation’s leading liberal arts institutions located in the historic town of Chestertown on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Situated on the scenic Chester River we are an easy driving distance from the major metropolitan

EEO Statement

Washington College values diversity within our student body, faculty, and staff, and strives to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people. Washington College does not discriminate in employment on the bases of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and/or local laws.

Additional Information

Employment is contingent upon completion of a successful background check and establishment of identity and verification of employment eligibility as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. It is the policy of Washington College to provide reasonable accommodations. If you require any accommodations to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact hr@washcoll.edu.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Master’s degree in related field preferred.
• Playing/coaching experience at a Collegiate level required

Note: This a 10-month, full time position.

Salary : $44,300 - $56,200