Head Sailing Coach

Tabor Academy; Marion (MA); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 115.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

On-campus housing

Zusammenfassung

Tabor Academy in Marion, MA seeks a proven, dedicated coach to lead its sailing program, oversee coaching staff, recruit top youth sailors, coordinate race schedules, and execute training and practice programs.

The Head Sailing Coach will report to the Director of Athletics, coach 40+ student-athletes, and guide varsity and junior varsity staff while upholding sportsmanship and school values both on and off the water.

Qualifikationen

• Experience leading a competitive high school/collegiate/club sailing program.
• Experience in secondary or post-secondary institution.

Aufgaben

• Report to the Director of Athletics and lead all aspects of the sailing program.
• Coach 40+ student-athletes and supervise varsity/coaches.
• Design and execute practices with current coaching pedagogies.
• Recruit high-level prospective student-athletes and assist with college search.
• Maintain relationships with student-athletes and contribute to school life.
• Oversee waterfront operations and fleet management.
• Ensure safety and compliance with trainings.

Kenntnisse

Sailing coaching

Team leadership

Recruiting

Student-athlete mentorship

Ausbildung

College degree

Jobbeschreibung

Tabor Academy in Marion, MA seeks a proven, dedicated, and enthusiastic coach to lead its renowned sailing program. The Head Sailing Coach will oversee coaching staff, recruit top youth sailors, coordinate race schedules, and execute training and practice programs. The Head Sailing Coach must lead the coaching staff and the team by example and coach sailors directly to prepare them for regattas at the New England and national levels. In addition, the head coach must teach and instill the highest levels of sportsmanship in all members of the program. Tabor is a college preparatory school, and the head coach will support our sailors in the college search, recruiting, and selection process. While Tabor’s competitive sailing seasons currently run September through early November for the fall and late March through May for the spring, the Head Sailing Coach will have year-round responsibilities.
There is the possibility for classroom teaching and broader boarding school responsibilities, as well. The combination of these additional responsibilities is based on the school’s needs and the strengths of the person occupying the role. This role could be a part-time or full-time position depending on the needs of the school. Full-time faculty positions may include on-campus housing.

The successful candidate will:

• Report to the Director of Athletics and collaborate closely with the Athletic Department in leading all aspects of the sailing program.
• Serve as head coach for 40+ student-athletes, leading the varsity and junior varsity coaching staff and overseeing the safety, well-being, and development of all program participants.
• Design and execute effective practices while implementing current coaching and learning pedagogies that support the development and success of individual student-athletes.
• Recruit high-level prospective student-athletes, meet with prospective students and their families, and support current student-athletes and families through the college search and recruitment process.
• Maintain meaningful relationships with student-athletes throughout the academic year and contribute actively to the broader life of the Tabor community beyond the waterfront.
• Collaborate with regional coaches to develop competitive varsity and junior varsity schedules and represent Tabor Academy at regional NESSA meetings.
• Introduce and support regional/national-level events that attract the broader sailing community to Tabor Academy.
• Work collaboratively with the Waterfront Director, Director of Facilities, and Marine Maintenance to oversee waterfront operations, including the maintenance, upkeep, and long-term replacement planning for the fleet of 12 FJs, 18 Z420s, 6 C420s, and support boats.
• Oversee summer sailing initiatives in conjunction with the Director of Strategic Initiatives and Programs.
• Maintain all required school trainings and certifications and remain current with appropriate safety and professional standards.
• Work with the Waterfront Director to ensure a safe and vibrant sailing environment for the student body.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills while working effectively with students, families, colleagues, and community partners; approach this work with patience, empathy, enthusiasm, optimism, flexibility, and a high degree of cultural competency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum: College degree required; experience leading a competitive high school/collegiate/club sailing program

Preferred: Experience in secondary or post-secondary institution

Tabor Academy is eager to consider applications from people traditionally underrepresented in independent boarding school communities.

Salary range: $55,000 - $115,000

About Tabor Academy

For nearly 150 years, Tabor Academy has served the Marion, Massachusetts community as a premier coeducation, college preparatory boarding and day school. As the School by the Sea, Tabor offers an uncommonly beautiful setting in which to live and learn for students grades 9-12. The school provides a wide breadth of academic offerings for students to achieve the school’s mission. We invite all interested in learning about the school and our strategic vision to visit the school’s website .

Tabor Academy is committed to fostering an inclusive community where diversity, equity, and belonging are essential to our mission. Grounded in our values of care, collaboration, curiosity, and courage, we recognize that building a vibrant and supportive environment for students and faculty requires intentional efforts to welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. As such, we seek a diverse applicant pool and encourage candidates who bring varied perspectives, including those who have been historically underrepresented in independent and boarding school settings to apply.

Tabor Academy does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of age, gender, religion, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, disability, or national or ancestral origin in the administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other Academy-administered programs, or in the administration of its hiring and employment practices.