Job Details

Working Title: Head Sailing Coach

Position Number: GC203

FLSA: Exempt

Appointment Type: Full Time

Chief Objective of Position: The Head Sailing Coach leads all aspects of a competitive intercollegiate sailing program and is responsible for the athletic, academic, and personal development of its student-athletes. Reporting to the Director of Athletics, the Head Coach sets the competitive vision, recruits in partnership with Admissions, owns the program’s budget, leads fundraising in partnership with the program’s foundation and alumni organization, manages a safe and well-run operation on and off the water, and serves as an ambassador to alumni, families, and the broader sailing community. Ensures a collaborative partnership with the The Christopher Newport Sailing Foundation, Inc.

Work Tasks

Coaching & Competition
- Direct the planning, organization, instruction, and day-to-day coaching of the CNU sailing team across both the Co-Ed and Women’s divisions, on the water and in the classroom.
- Establish competition schedules; analyze opponents and conditions; design race and team-racing strategies; and evaluate and adjust team performance throughout the season, including video and statistical analysis.
Recruiting & Admissions Partnership
- Own the program’s recruiting strategy: identify and evaluate prospective student-athletes and, in partnership with Undergraduate Admissions, guide them through the admissions and eligibility process.
Program Operations & Budget
- Develop and manage the program’s operating budget and authorize equipment purchases, in coordination with the Athletics business office and the Christopher Newport Sailing Foundation.
Community, Alumni & Development
- Represent CNU Athletics at professional, civic, charitable, and alumni events; participate in professional associations and ICSA/MAISA committee service; and maintain the program’s social media and digital presence.
Safety, Risk & Compliance
- Maintain a safe program and ensure compliance with all University, state, and ICSA rules, including safety regulations governing boats and equipment.
University Citizenship
- Counsel and support student-athletes in academic, personal, and disciplinary matters, partnering with academic advising, athletic training/sports medicine, and strength and conditioning.

Required Education: Master’s Degree or a Bachelor’s Degree and experience that equates to an advanced degree.

Experience Required: Significant, successful experience coaching competitive sailing. Demonstrated success recruiting student-athletes. Experience managing or supervising coaches or program staff.

Job Details

Working Title: Head Sailing Coach

Position Number: GC203

FLSA: Exempt

Appointment Type: Full Time

Work Tasks

Coaching & Competition
- Direct the planning, organization, instruction, and day-to-day coaching of the CNU sailing team across both the Co-Ed and Women’s divisions, on the water and in the classroom.
- Establish competition schedules; analyze opponents and conditions; design race and team-racing strategies; and evaluate and adjust team performance throughout the season, including video and statistical analysis.
Recruiting & Admissions Partnership
- Own the program’s recruiting strategy: identify and evaluate prospective student-athletes and, in partnership with Undergraduate Admissions, guide them through the admissions and eligibility process.
Program Operations & Budget
- Develop and manage the program’s operating budget and authorize equipment purchases, in coordination with the Athletics business office and the Christopher Newport Sailing Foundation.
Community, Alumni & Development
- Represent CNU Athletics at professional, civic, charitable, and alumni events; participate in professional associations and ICSA/MAISA committee service; and maintain the program’s social media and digital presence.
Safety, Risk & Compliance
- Maintain a safe program and ensure compliance with all University, state, and ICSA rules, including safety regulations governing boats and equipment.
University Citizenship
- Counsel and support student-athletes in academic, personal, and disciplinary matters, partnering with academic advising, athletic training/sports medicine, and strength and conditioning.

Required Education: Master’s Degree or a Bachelor’s Degree and experience that equates to an advanced degree.

Job Details

Working Title: Head Sailing Coach

Position Number: GC203

FLSA: Exempt

Appointment Type: Full Time

Work Tasks

Coaching & Competition
- Direct the planning, organization, instruction, and day-to-day coaching of the CNU sailing team across both the Co-Ed and Women’s divisions, on the water and in the classroom.
- Establish competition schedules; analyze opponents and conditions; design race and team-racing strategies; and evaluate and adjust team performance throughout the season, including video and statistical analysis.
Recruiting & Admissions Partnership
- Own the program’s recruiting strategy: identify and evaluate prospective student-athletes and, in partnership with Undergraduate Admissions, guide them through the admissions and eligibility process.
Program Operations & Budget
- Develop and manage the program’s operating budget and authorize equipment purchases, in coordination with the Athletics business office and the Christopher Newport Sailing Foundation.
Community, Alumni & Development
- Represent CNU Athletics at professional, civic, charitable, and alumni events; participate in professional associations and ICSA/MAISA committee service; and maintain the program’s social media and digital presence.
Safety, Risk & Compliance
- Maintain a safe program and ensure compliance with all University, state, and ICSA rules, including safety regulations governing boats and equipment.
University Citizenship
- Counsel and support student-athletes in academic, personal, and disciplinary matters, partnering with academic advising, athletic training/sports medicine, and strength and conditioning.

Required Education: Master’s Degree or a Bachelor’s Degree and experience that equates to an advanced degree.

Job Details

Working Title: Head Sailing Coach

Position Number: GC203

FLSA: Exempt

Appointment Type: Full Time

Work Tasks

Coaching & Competition
- Direct the planning, organization, instruction, and day-to-day coaching of the CNU sailing team across both the Co-Ed and Women’s divisions, on the water and in the classroom.
- Establish competition schedules; analyze opponents and conditions; design race and team-racing strategies; and evaluate and adjust team performance throughout the season, including video and statistical analysis.
Recruiting & Admissions Partnership
- Own the program’s recruiting strategy: identify and evaluate prospective student-athletes and, in partnership with Undergraduate Admissions, guide them through the admissions and eligibility process.
Program Operations & Budget
- Develop and manage the program’s operating budget and authorize equipment purchases, in coordination with the Athletics business office and the Christopher Newport Sailing Foundation.
Community, Alumni & Development
- Represent CNU Athletics at professional, civic, charitable, and alumni events; participate in professional associations and ICSA/MAISA committee service; and maintain the program’s social media and digital presence.
Safety, Risk & Compliance
- Maintain a safe program and ensure compliance with all University, state, and ICSA rules, including safety regulations governing boats and equipment.
University Citizenship
- Counsel and support student-athletes in academic, personal, and disciplinary matters, partnering with academic advising, athletic training/sports medicine, and strength and conditioning.

Required Education: Master’s Degree or a Bachelor’s Degree and experience that equates to an advanced degree.

Head Sailing Coach

Christopher Newport University

1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News, VA 23606, USA