Coach Position Available- George Washington University Sailing Team Location: Washington, DC
Facility: Washington Sailing Marina (Alexandria, VA) Our homepage: WWW.GWSAILING.ORG For about 50 years, the GW Sailing Team has been a small, student run organization competing in the MAISA region of the ICSA. In 2008, the team was re-organized and expanded, and became significantly more competitive. Since then, our roster has grown to 30, we have acquired 8 brand-new FJ's from LaserPerformance, and purchased a new 17-foot center-console skiff for coaching. While we are currently a club team, our athletes have committed to a varsity-level practice schedule and are determined to reach the next level of performance. The team has received backing from the GW Athletic Department to hire a coach. The job would require the planning and oversight of most practices, (Tuesday through Friday 330PM-6PM) and coaching at significant qualifier and championship events for both our co-ed and women's teams. While the student-driven leadership of the team will continue (Until such time as we attain varsity status) and take care of most administrative issues, some off-the-water management assistance and advice by the coach will be expected. Examples of this would include basic boat repairs, motorboat management, and attending weekly team meetings on campus. Salary will be commensurate with experience, and will be negotiated directly with the GW University Athletic Department. Tuition benefits at George Washington University are also available. Preferred Qualifications: - A Bachelors Degree. - At least 4 years of experience in high level racing or coaching, preferably with experience on the intercollegiate level. - Strong knowledge of college sailing rules, regulations, and practices. - Strong organizational and communication skills. To begin the application process, please send a resume' and cover letter via email to the team contact below, or through our job posting on Sail1design.com. Any questions regarding the position, our school, or our team are welcome, and will be answered promptly. Team contact: Will Ricketson, GW '11 E: [email protected] **************************************** The GW Sailing Team [email protected] www.gwsailing.org George Washington University Washington, D.C. ________________________________________________ icsa mailing list [email protected] http://www.collegesailing.org/mailman/?listname=icsa Unsubscribe: Send a blank email to [email protected]
