Job 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:

Teaching and Coaching:

• teach student-athletes all related concepts, principles and rules of collegiate sailing
• assist in the preparation, implementation and evaluation of practice and race plans
• maintain an exemplary standard of conduct, which reflects the highest level of professionalism and good judgment
• teach basic sailing classes as part of the Physical Education and Recreation class schedule
• be knowledgeable of and compliant with all institutional, department, ICSA and MAISA policies, rules and regulations
• transport team to and from regattas
• coach, teach and supervise team at regattas

Counseling and Advising of Student-Athletes:

• develop and maintain effective communication with student-athletes
• reinforce academic success as a priority
• encourage student-athletes to foster a positive relationship with faculty, deans and staff
• perform the requirements as a Campus Security Authority pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (20 U.S.C. §1092 (f) (Clery Act).

Recruiting:

• effectively recruit prospective student-athletes under the direction of the head coach and consistent with the Colleges’ mission
• maintain the sport-specific recruiting electronic database
• recruit student-athletes who coincide with the academic profile of HWS students
• maintain open communication with other HWS coaches regarding shared prospects

Professional Development:

• maintain active membership in professional sport organizations
• pursue formal and informal educational opportunities
• participate in professional development seminars

Community Engagement/Fundraising

• promote the sport and HWS in area communities
• maintain a positive relationship with interested constituents (e.g. youth groups, civic organizations, media)
• assist in the planning and management of fundraising activities
• develop a positive relationship with HWS alumnae/alumni and parents

Waterfront Responsibilities:

• performance maintenance as necessary on a fleet of 420’s, FJs and lasers
• assist in maintenance of coaches’ boats, dock and boathouse
• assist with the development of waterfront educational programs (i.e. teach basic sailing classes)

Operational Team Responsibilities (approximately 30% of full time responsibilities):

• serve on Athletics Department operational teams (e.g. game management, special events)

Other Information:

This is a full-time, 10-month, benefits-eligible position. This position description is not all-inclusive as other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned. Evening and weekend work are required. Salary: $52,855.07

About HWS

A liberal arts and sciences institution, Hobart and William Smith is known for consistent success in preparing students for meaningful lives and fulfilling careers through an outcomes-based focus on their futures. Our nationally ranked faculty are accessible teachers and scholars known for the impact of their research and distinguished by the depth of their mentorship. World challenges are studied in the classroom where critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills are honed. In the field, knowledge turns into discovery. In office hours, plans are carefully crafted to tie interests and talents to an academic path that motivates beyond graduation.

Our location in the heart of the Finger Lakes allows faculty, staff and students to live and work collaboratively on the banks of a resource-rich lake. Student-athletes play for 30 varsity teams boasting 24 national titles, including the 2023 and 2024 NCAA DIII Men’s Ice Hockey Championships. With three graduate programs, students can build on their undergraduate degree with a Master of Arts in Higher Education Leadership, Master of Arts in Teaching, or a Master of Science in Management. Together, the experiences and mentorship at HWS prepare students to lead lives of consequence.

Qualifications

A minimum of four years of competitive sailing and/or coaching sailing at the college-level highly required.U.S. Sailing level 2 or 3 certification preferred.Candidates must demonstrate strong potential to teach, lead and counsel college student-athletes and have enthusiasm for the recruiting duties of the position.The candidate must be a person of integrity, high ethical standards, have excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.The candidate must demonstrate a commitment to the mission of HWS Athletics.

The candidate must demonstrate a commitment to the NCAA Division III philosophy and mission of HWS Athletics.Competence with technology resources and a current U.S. driver’s license are vital to fulfilling the responsibilities of this position. The candidate must be willing to work nights and weekends.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Colleges are an equal employment opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment in their programs and activities against employees or applicants based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, caregiver status, military status, including past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, social class, or any other category or characteristic protected by applicable law.