Assistant Coach Co-Ed and Women's Sailing

Posted: 07-Aug-25

Location: New London, Connecticut

Categories: Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 1237

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist with conducting a program that is consistent with the values and philosophy of the College, the department, NESCAC, and the NCAA Division III.
• Prepare student-athletes for competition by planning for and conducting a regular schedule of fitness training, sport skill practices, scouting and competitions within NESCAC and NCAA regulations.
• Conduct oneself with the highest ethical and moral standards in regards to behavior on campus and in relationships with student-athletes and members of the campus community.
• Upholds and conducts oneself according to the values of the; college, department, NESCAC and NCAA
• Provide a safe practice, competition and travel environment for all student athletes and staff.
• Have knowledge of and abide by the rules, policies, and procedures of the department, College, and all of the organizations of which the College and the team is a member including NESCAC and the NCAA, understanding that violations of these rules could result in discipline up to and including termination.
• Perform administrative duties as assigned by Athletic Director
• Assist in the engagement and communication with alumni and parents to support fundraising initiatives.
• Oversee team social media and marketing efforts.
• Oversee student-athletic academic progress and support for overall student-athlete well-being.
• Assist with individual player meetings as needed.
• Develop and maintain relations & communications with parents and alumni from your sport program
• In partnership with admissions, head coach and in consultation with athletic director conduct an effective student-athlete recruitment program within NESCAC and NCAA rules to ensure annual recruiting goals and target rosters are met each year.
• Communicate often with the Sports Medicine and Strength & Conditioning staff about injured team members and coordinate treatment and rehabilitation as needed.
• Responsible for creating a community that supports diversity, equity and inclusion and encourages allyship through education, training and dialogue. I pledge to create a safe place for all underrepresented groups as we work to eradicate racism and develop allyship

Qualifications:

• Substantial fleet and team racing experience in FJs or 420s;
• High-level collegiate dinghy, Club Racing or Olympic level Sailing
• Prior coaching experience at the club or collegiate level
• US Sailing Certification
• Ability to conduct minor maintenance work on equipment;
• Knowledgeable in the Racing Rules of Sailing, ICSA procedural rules

About Connecticut College: Connecticut College is a private liberal arts college in New London, Connecticut with a total undergraduate enrollment of over 1,700 students. Connections working at Connecticut College