Head Sailing Coach

Head Sailing Coach

Athletic Administration, Rose Hill

Fordham University

 

Fordham University has an excellent reputation as a dynamic institution located in New York City.  Founded in 1841, Fordham enrolls more than 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students in its 9 Colleges and Schools. 

 

Fordham University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to its employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
We offer tuition remission for employees and their dependents 
A generous employer match towards a 403(b) retirement plan.
As a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), Fordham is considered a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, a federal program designed to forgive student loan debt for employees of certain public and certain nonprofit employers.
As part of its work-life balance program, the University provides generous PTO including 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 4 personal days, 6 summer Fridays, and holidays that include paid time off between Christmas and New year.  
University employees have access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). EAP provides no-cost, professional, and confidential services, to help employees and family members address a variety of personal, family, life, and work-related issues.
 

Position Summary

Reporting to the Intramural and Club Sports Manager, the Head Sailing Coach is responsible for effectively managing and operating all aspects of the Coed & Women’s Sailing Programs. This includes on-the-water coaching at practices and regattas, developing student-athletes, recruiting, maintenance of team assets, administrative duties, and coordinating with the Fordham University Sailing Team Executive Board on engagement and team activities.

 

This position supports all efforts to continue to attract the top sailors to Fordham University. This position requires traveling and occasional weekend work hours.

 

Essential Functions        

Recruits academically qualified and athletically talented student-athletes to Fordham.
Communicates effectively and fosters positive relations with student-athletes and members of the Fordham community, including faculty, staff, donors, alumni, and parents.
Demonstrates ability to support a community of diverse perspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment.
 

Essential Functions Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.

The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

 

Management Responsibilities  

Guides work of other employees who perform essentially the same work and/or student workers. Organizes, sets priorities, schedules and reviews work, but is generally not responsible for final decisions in hiring, performance management or compensation.

 

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience        

Bachelor’s Degree.
Minimum of three (3) years coaching experience with a competitive club, high school or collegiate program.
Must maintain current AED/CPR & First Aid certification.
Valid US driver’s license.
 

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills     

Basic proficiency in Excel, Word, internet & email capabilities.
Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.
 

Preferred Qualifications 

Social media experience.
Prior experience with video editing software.
Prior collegiate coaching & recruiting experience preferred (and/or a combination of coaching & competitive sailing experience).
Competitive collegiate and/or international sailing experience. US Sailing Level I Certification, Level 2 Certification.
Substantial dinghy racing and team racing experience.
Experience and strong knowledge base in Collegiate style fleet racing and team racing.
 

Minimum Starting Salary: $80,000

 

Maximum Starting Salary: $100,000

 

Note: Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

 

START DATE: ASAP

 

APPLY HERE: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/9625

 

ABOUT FORDHAM

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its 9 colleges and schools.  It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom. 

 

Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

 

Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories