Sailing Coach for Amherst College - Flexible location and hours

Amherst, MA 01002
United States
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Industry
Coaching
Job Start Date
3/31/2023
Manages Others
No
Experience Required
No
Degree Required
No
Security Clearance Required
No
Housing Provided
No
Pay
From $4,000 To $8,000
Per Year    
Employment Type
Part Time
Work Schedule
Part-Time
Travel
Some Travel

Job Description
Coach Amherst College's club sailing team
 
We are a student-run team of 20 who are looking for a coach in spring 2023 and beyond
 
We practice on Lake Arcadia in Belchertown, MA. Though practice attendance is ideal, we are flexible and could accept only in-person attendance during regattas on weekends in the New England area.
 
We are a team with some racers ready to for fine-tuning, and others who have only started sailing this year. Given our wide range of sailing experience on the team, we welcome coaches of different experience levels to apply.
 
Required Commitments: 
  • Assist with team email, NEISA communication, club finances, and transportation
  • Guide new sailors through their introduction to boats
  • Coach more advanced sailors
  • Support team's commitment to equity
  • Attend team regattas in New England
  • Respect student leaders' positions
Ideal Commitments:
  • Attend team practices 2-3x/week in Belchertown 
Please email SailingTeam@amherst.edu to apply or for more information.
Job Requirements
Strong racing background, car, strong organizational skills, commitment to equity
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