Head Sailing Coach

FORDHAM University; Armonk, West Harrison (NY, IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Armonk is seeking a Head Sailing Coach. The role involves managing and operating sailing programs, recruiting talented students, and maintaining positive relationships within the university community. A Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of three years coaching experience are required, along with current AED/CPR & First Aid certification. The position offers a competitive salary and is not a union position.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition remission

Generous time off

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years coaching experience with a competitive club, high school or collegiate program.
• Must maintain current AED/CPR & First Aid certification.
• Valid US driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and operate all aspects of the Coed & Women’s Sailing Programs.
• Effectively recruit academically qualified and athletically talented student-athletes.
• Foster positive relations with student-athletes and the Fordham community.

Skills

Coaching

Communication

Recruiting

Team Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Excel

Word

Social Media

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion Fordham University’s hiring process, including but not limited to a criminal background check.

Position Information

About Fordham

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program ( EAP ); tuition remission; and generous time off.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Reporting to the Intramural and Club Sports Manager, the Head Sailing Coach is responsible for effectively managing and operating all aspects of the Coed & Women’s Sailing Programs. This includes on-the-water coaching at practices and regattas, developing student-athletes, recruiting, maintenance of team assets, administrative duties, and coordinating with the Fordham University Sailing Team Executive Board on engagement and team activities.

This position supports all efforts to continue to attract the top sailors to Fordham University. This position requires traveling and occasional weekend work hours.

Essential Functions

Recruits academically qualified and athletically talented student-athletes to Fordham.

Communicates effectively and fosters positive relations with student-athletes and members of the Fordham community, including faculty, staff, donors, alumni, and parents.

Demonstrates ability to support a community of diverse perspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment.

Essential Functions Note

Essential Functions Note This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Management Responsibilities

Management Responsibilities Guides work of other employees who perform essentially the same work and/or student workers. Organizes, sets priorities, schedules and reviews work, but is generally not responsible for final decisions in hiring, performance management or compensation.

Additional Functions

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree.

Minimum of three (3) years coaching experience with a competitive club, high school or collegiate program.

Must maintain current AED / CPR & First Aid certification.

Valid US driver’s license.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

Basic proficiency in Excel, Word, internet & email capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

Social media experience.

Prior experience with video editing software.

Prior collegiate coaching & recruiting experience preferred (and/or a combination of coaching & competitive sailing experience).

Competitive collegiate and/or international sailing experience. US Sailing Level I Certification, Level 2 Certification.

Substantial dinghy racing and team racing experience.

Experience and strong knowledge base in Collegiate style fleet racing and team racing.

Minimum Starting Salary

Minimum Starting Salary $80,000

Maximum Starting Salary

Maximum Starting Salary $100,000

Note

Note Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

Is this a Union position?

Is this a Union position? No

Posting Number

Posting Number A899P

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Start Date

Start Date ASAP

Posting Date

Posting Date 07/22/2025

Special Instructions

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion Fordham University’s hiring process, including but not limited to a criminal background check.

EEO Statement

Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Physical Activity and Work Environment

Physical Activity

Sitting Often

Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing)

Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) Nearly Continuously

Hearing, Listening, Talking Nearly Continuously

Standing

Standing Often

Walking

Walking Often

Running

Running Seldom

Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling

Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling Seldom

Climbing stairs Often

Climbing ladders

Climbing ladders Not Required

Reaching overhead

Reaching overhead Often

Pulling, pushing

Pulling, pushing Often

Shoveling

Shoveling Not Required

Lifting – up to 20 pounds

Lifting – up to 20 pounds Often

Lifting – up to 50 pounds

Lifting – up to 50 pounds Seldom

Lifting – over 50 pounds Not Required

Work Environment Office Environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes., Outdoor Environment: Employees work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions., Noise: There is sufficient noise to require one to regularly shout in order to be heard above the noise level.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Supplemental questions you will be required to answer on the application (No action is needed on this page)

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a bachelor's degree?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a valid Driver's License?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a minimum of three years coaching experience with a competitive club, high school or collegiate program?
  • Yes
  • No