Head Sailing Coach

Job Posted 1/20/2025
The City of Lake Forest
800 N Field Drive
Lake Forest, IL 60045
United States
Full Time
Full-Time
Experience Required
Housing Provided
No
Industry
Coaching
Pay
$71,158.00 to $98,121.00 Per Year
Job Description

 

Lake Forest Sailing is a US Sailing Certified Community Sailing Center with a strong focus on community learn to sail and youth racing programs that have excelled at the highest levels of national competition with an opportunity and support to expand in all areas of our programming. Our mission at Lake Forest Sailing is to grow the sport within our community while provide everything needed for a sailor to reach their maximum potential. Our program is widely supported by our community and has a loyal following of sailors of all ages and fields 2 High School teams that are competitive regionally and nationally.

Lake Forest Sailing operates coach boats, prams, Optis, ILCAs, J70s, 29ers and a fleet of brand new C420s. We also have several small keelboats and recreational watercraft in our inventory.

LEAD THE TEAM

Play a leadership role in shaping the future of sailing in Lake Forest. Shape the program to continue to be a leading community asset and nationally recognized program.

RACE FOR YOURSELF
Lead a team that encourages continued education and supports additional learning avenues for staff. Plan for the expansion of our program and assets to best meet the needs of the Lake Forest community.

NAVIGATE & EXPLORE

Work in a beautiful setting with others passionate about sailing excellence.

Full salary range is $71,158 - $98,121

Starting salary dependent on qualifications. Annual progression based on merit.

Interested candidates should apply at once - Review of applications will begin February 1st, 2025.

Job Requirements

Examples of Duties:

LFS is looking for a full-timeHead Sailing Coach who will lead, coach, support, and grow our comprehensive sailing programs. In partnership with the Lakefront Program Manager, a successful candidate will have the ability to:

  • Be a leader that can be the face of Lake Forest Sailing within our community.
  • Lead & grow our community sailing program.
  • Serve as the head coach and coordinator for our youth racing teams.
  • Work with the Program Assistant to
    • Recruit & manage summer learn to sail staff, dockhands, and race coaches
  • Lead the planning of regattas, clinic hosting, marketing, & fundraising initiatives.

Qualifications:

  • US Sailing Level 1 Instructor minimum required
  • US Sailing Level 2 or Level 3 preferred
  • Safe Sport Certification
  • Ability to travel frequently, tow trailers, & work weekends and afterschool hours during sailing season (March-November)
  • Significant schedule flexibility, with the ability for overtime or comp time.
Employer

800 N Field Drive
Lake Forest IL 60045
United States
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