HWS Sailing Hobart William Smith Colleges Location:
Geneva, NY Open Date:
May 27, 2025 Description The successful candidate will assist the head sailing coach in the organization and management of a highly competitive collegiate sailing program for men and women. The position responsibilities will include teaching and coaching student-athletes for successful competition; supporting student-athletes' academic success; recruiting prospective students; fundraising; developing alumnae/alumni and parent relations; team travel planning; administrative tasks; and other duties as assigned. This position also includes teaching basic sailing classes as a secondary responsibility.
Essential Responsibilities:
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Teaching and Coaching:
o teach student-athletes all related concepts, principles and rules of collegiate sailing o assist in the preparation, implementation and evaluation of practice and race plans o maintain an exemplary standard of conduct, which reflects the highest level of professionalism and good judgment o teach basic sailing classes as part of the Physical Education and Recreation class schedule o be knowledgeable of and compliant with all institutional, department, ICSA and MAISA policies, rules and regulations o transport team to and from regattas o coach, teach and supervise team at regattas •
Counseling and Advising of Student-Athletes:
o develop and maintain effective communication with student-athletes o reinforce academic success as a priority o encourage student-athletes to foster a positive relationship with faculty, deans and staff •
Recruiting:
o effectively recruit prospective student-athletes under the direction of the head coach and consistent with the Colleges' mission o maintain the sport-specific recruiting electronic database o recruit student-athletes who coincide with the academic profile of HWS students o maintain open communication with other HWS coaches regarding shared prospects •
Professional Development:
o maintain active membership in professional sport organizations o pursue formal and informal educational opportunities o participate in professional development seminars • Community Engagement/Fundraising o promote the sport and HWS in area communities o maintain a positive relationship with interested constituents (e.g. youth groups, civic organizations, media) o assist in the planning and management of fundraising activities o develop a positive relationship with HWS alumnae/alumni and parents •
Waterfront Responsibilities:
o performance maintenance as necessary on a fleet of 420's, FJs and lasers o assist in maintenance of coaches' boats, dock and boathouse o assist with the development of waterfront educational programs (i.e. teach basic sailing classes) • Operational Team Responsibilities (approximately 30% of full time responsibilities): o serve on Athletics Department operational teams (e.g. game management, special events)