Assistant Coach, Sailing

Position Information

Posting date
06/04/2026

Closing date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Position Number
0687800

Position Title
Assistant Coach, Sailing

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

Scheduled Months per Year
12

Scheduled Hours per Week
40

Schedule

Location of Position
Hanover, NH

Remote Work Eligibility?
Onsite only

Is this a term position?
No

If yes, length of term in months.

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 program within NCAA, Ivy League, ICSA, and institutional standards. The Assistant Coach plays a critical role in achieving the overall goals of the program by providing important recommendations and suggestions to the head coach (regarding competition strategies, line-ups, 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
Be a part of a storied program! Open Sailing Claims Fifth at ICSA Open Fleet Race National Championship – Dartmouth College Athletics

With state of the art facilities! Tim and Barbara Michels Family Boathouse – Facilities – Dartmouth College Athletics

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Bachelors plus 6 or more years' experience or combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge and understanding of technical and strategic aspects of Sailing.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituents in a diverse community.
• Ability to teach, lead, motivate and guide student-athletes.
• Ability to recruit effectively with no athletic grants-in-aid and highly selective admissions standards.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Six years experience playing and/or coaching sailing at the high school or collegiate level.
• Bachelor’s Degree; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Sailing experience as a coach or athlete at the intercollegiate level.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Mariruth Graham

Department Contact Phone Number
603-646-5666

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Rebecca McElvain, Head Sailing Coach

Department Contact's Phone Number

Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. 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 are welcome from all.

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
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

Additional Instructions

Quick Link
https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/85969

Key Accountabilities

Coaching/Mentoring:

• Contributes suggestions and recommendations to planning and implementing the conditioning, training and coaching programs for the team.
• Independently seeks and develops new training concepts and sport specific knowledge to enhance the overall knowledge the coaching staff.
• Prepares scouting reports and game plans for opponents.
• During competition, makes recommendations to the head coach regarding adjustments to game plans and line-ups.
• Teaches skills to student-athletes during team practices, games, and individual/small group training sessions. Evaluates performance of athletes and offers technical, strategical, 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.

Percentage Of Time
60

Recruiting:

• Participates in the development and implementation of an overall recruiting plan, including but not limited to, determining program needs by position and class, selecting recruiting events to attend, and setting admissions priorities.
• The assistant coach assumes a significant amount of independent responsibility for: a) identifying qualified students and talented athletes; b) communicating effectively with prospects by phone, mail, e-mail; c) traveling to evaluate prospects, meet parents and high school coaches; d) organizing and participating in visits to campus by prospects; e) maintaining appropriate recruiting records as required by the NCAA, and f) staying abreast of the College’s programs and opportunities to effectively inform prospects. g) contributing positively toward the enrollment of desirable athletic prospects.

Percentage Of Time
25

Administration:

• Actively seeks to ensure that athletes and athletics representatives are informed of and comply with NCAA, ICSA and Ivy League rules. Knows and complies with the rules and regulations of the NCAA, ICSA and Ivy League, and works to stay abreast of rule changes, applications, and interpretations.
• Provides input in planning and administering the budget for the program which includes assessing needs for equipment, team travel, recruiting, etc.
• Plans and reconciles recruiting and team travel expenses.
• Identifies and negotiates with potential opponents in contributing to the development of a competitive schedule.
• Works and directs the department’s travel coordinator to set team travel plans.
• Communicates with alumni, parents and other supporters regarding status of the program.
• Promotes Dartmouth and the program through participation in camps, clinics, speeches, and community involvement.
• Develops and maintain 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, the athletic department, and the program in an exemplary fashion. Performs other duties as assigned.

Percentage Of Time
15

• Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. • How did you learn about this employment opportunity?
     • Current Dartmouth employee (Please specify full name below)
     • Word of mouth
     • Mentioned on social, digital, or print media (e.g. LinkedIn feed, VOX, Valley News, listserv)
     • jobs@dartmouth.edu email outreach (includes Job Alert notifications, marketing emails from Talent Acquisition)
     • Recruiter (Please specify full name or event below)
     • abilityJOBS
     • Chronicle of Higher Education
     • Glassdoor
     • Handshake
     • HigherEdJobs
     • HigherEdMilitary
     • Indeed
     • Inside Higher Ed
     • LinkedIn’s Job Board
     • RecruitMilitary
     • Dartmouth’s Job Board (searchjobs.dartmouth.edu)
     • Other (Please specify below)
2. If you selected “other” above, please indicate where you first heard about the opportunity:
   • NCAA Marketplace
   • DI Ticker/CollegeSports.com
   • Collegiate Sports Connect/csconnect.live
   • NACDA
   • Women Leaders in Sports
   • College Sports Communications
   • Intercollegiate/WinAD
3. If you would like to add more information to your answer, please specify here:
   (Open Ended Question)
4. • Please indicate 1-How many years (total) and 2- at what level (age-group, high-school, college, or professional) do you have coaching experience?
     (Open Ended Question)
5. • Have you had experience recruiting high-academic student-athletes?
     • No, no recruiting experience at the college level or for high-academic recruits
     • Yes, at the Division I level
     • Yes, at the Division III level
     • Yes, at another level

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Additional Document #1