Head Coach - Sailing

Position Details Position Information Posting date: 02192026 Closing date: Open Until Filled Yes Position Number: 0612500 Position Title: Head 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: Extensive weekend hours required for competition in addition to regular weekday hours. Location of Position: Hanover, NH Remote Work Eligibility: Onsite only Is this a term position: No If yes, length of term in months: NA

Position Purpose To lead coach, develop and administer all aspects of the Sailing program within ICSA Ivy League and institutional standards.

Description Dartmouth College Sailing Where Tradition Excellence and Innovation Converge

For more than ninety years, Dartmouth College has been a powerhouse in collegiate sailing-an enduring tradition that continues to propel the Big Green to national prominence. With five national championships and over sixty 67 individuals honored All‑Americans produced across its storied history, Dartmouth Sailing stands as one of the most consistently competitive programs in the country. Today, that legacy of excellence is entering its most exciting chapter yet.

A Program at the Leading Edge of Collegiate Sailing Dartmouths sailors are known for grit, precision, and unmatched work ethic-qualities that have kept both the Open and Womens teams consistently ranked among the nations best. Recent regatta results underscore this strength in fall 2025, with Dartmouth delivering top-tier showings at high-profile events such as the Urn Trophy, 2nd of 15, the Schell Trophy, 5th of 18, and the Womens Atlantic Coast Championship, 3rd of 18, reinforcing the programs competitive momentum.

These achievements reflect a culture built not only on athletic excellence but also on leadership and community. Dartmouth sailors demonstrate discipline on the water and in the classroom, making the program a magnet for driven student-athletes who aim to push themselves at every level.

A State-of-the-Art Sailing Center Designed for Champions The newest symbol of Dartmouth Sailings bright future is its transformative new facility on Mascoma Lake-a $13 million project funded entirely through philanthropic giving. Completed in fall 2024, the Tim and Barbara Michels Family Boathouse represents one of the most significant facility upgrades in collegiate sailing.

The complex features a 6,000-square-foot boathouse paired with a 2,800-square-foot boat barn designed to blend seamlessly into the lakeside landscape while delivering world-class functionality. Inside, student-athletes benefit from varsity locker rooms, a team room dedicated to coaching, spaces, equipment-drying technology, and modern amenities tailored to high-performance training.

A fully rigged storage system-made possible by a soaring 24-foot barn door-means boats can be stored with masts and sails up, saving valuable practice time and boosting daily operational efficiency. This major upgrade replaces the 1950s-era boathouse, long outdated and unable to support the programs competitive ambitions.

The new facility also includes a viewing room and expansive deck, giving spectators, alumni, and visiting teams an unmatched vantage point over Mascoma Lakes sweeping mountain views. Beyond the varsity program, the Sailing Center supports Dartmouths broader mission-serving physical-education classes, community boating programs, and youth camps throughout the summer.

An Exceptional Place to Coach, Teach, and Lead With cutting-edge facilities, a nationally competitive team culture, and passionate community support, Dartmouth College offers an unparalleled environment for professionals seeking to advance their careers in collegiate sailing. The programs momentum, powered by strategic investment and historic strength, creates a dynamic workplace where coaches and staff can make a lasting impact.

Whether shaping the next generation of champions, expanding community sailing initiatives, or contributing to the continued growth of a top-ranked program, working with Dartmouth Sailing means becoming part of an inspiring legacy and an even more exciting future.

Required Qualifications

Education and Yrs Exp

• Bachelors degree plus 3-5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Progressively demonstrated successful experience in coaching, race program development, and team administration with collegiate, national, or high-performance programs or the equivalent
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of technical and strategic aspects of the sport
• 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
• Supervisory and financial management experience necessary
• Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse community

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree
• Participation in sport as a student-athlete

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Mallory Poole Department Contact Phone Number: mallory.a.pooledartmouth.edu Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Mallory Poole Associate Athletics Director Department Contacts 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: http://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Additional Instructions Quick Link: https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/84723

Key Accountabilities

Coaching and Mentoring

• Coaching, mentoring, plan, organize, and conduct individual and team practices, training, and competitions
• Teach and implement skills and strategies
• Set and communicate appropriate goals and expectations for individuals and teams
• Maintain team discipline and the highest standards of ethics and sportsmanship
• Meet competitive goals for the program
• Demonstrate a sincere interest in the academic, personal, and physical welfare of each student-athlete
• Counsel team members and consult with appropriate College staff as necessary for resolution of issues
• Contribute positively to the goals of the College and educational experience of student-athletes

Recruiting

• Work closely with department administrators to coordinate recruitment activity
• Communicate frequently and effectively with admissions representatives
• Develop and implement an overall recruiting plan, including but not limited to:
• Identifying qualified student-athletes and talented athletes
• Building and maintaining prospect databases
• Communicating with prospects by phone, mail, email
• Traveling to evaluate prospects, meet parents, and high school coaches
• Organizing campus visits
• Maintain knowledge of the Colleges programs and opportunities to effectively inform prospects
• Contribute to the recruitment goals of the College

Administration

• Know and comply with the rules and regulations of the ICSA and Ivy League and work to stay abreast of rule changes, applications, and interpretations
• Actively seek to ensure that staff members, athletes, and athletics representatives are informed of and comply with ICSA and Ivy League rules
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships
• Train, supervise, and evaluate assistant coaches
• Assign coaching, recruiting, and administrative responsibilities to assistant coaches and other staff
• Coordinate the search for and hiring of assistant coaches
• Oversee all aspects of the financial management of the Sailing program
• Prepare budget recommendations, allocate, and verify expenditures of all funds within the confines of the budget
• As necessary, work with the travel coordinator to make arrangements for competition, recruiting, and professional travel
• Work with the sport administrator, senior staff to develop an appropriate competition schedule
• As necessary, work cooperatively and effectively with numerous support areas and personnel, including facilities and operations, business office, sports information, marketing, and promotions, athletic trainers, equipment staff, and strength and conditioning

Alumni and Public Relations

• Represent Dartmouth the athletic department and the Sailing program in a positive manner to various internal and external constituencies, including students, parents, faculty, staff, alumni, fans, community, media, etc.
• Actively promote Dartmouth and the Sailing program through the media, speaking engagements, camps, clinics, and community involvement
• Develop alumni interest in and support for Sailing through Friends" group alumni events, regular communication, and other means
• Effectively encourage financial donations to the program

Supplemental Questions

1. How did you learn about this employment opportunity?
2. Current Dartmouth employee: Please specify full name below
3. Word of mouth: Mentioned on social, digital, or print media, e.g., LinkedIn feed, VOX Valley News listserv, jobs.dart