Sailing Instructor - St. John's College, Annapolis

The St. John’s College Sailing Team is seeking a sailing coach to lead sessions for our club sailing team beginning Spring of 2026. Activities include planning, implementing, and evaluating practices for a wide range of skill levels. 

Primary functions:

• Plan and lead sailing practices which are typically held, although not necessarily restricted to, Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Fridays from 4pm-6pm for our fall and spring season. Fall (September – October) & Spring (mid-March – April).

• Ensure safety of all students and staff by monitoring condition of equipment and environment

• Coordinate practice and regatta scheduling, both in conjunction with Athletics and Recreation coordinator and while giving careful attention to the college Academic Calendar

• Analyze, design, and implement practice/training sessions to improve sailors’ confidence and technique

• Perform basic rigging adjustments and other basic boat maintenance

• Communicate all repair needs with Athletics and Recreation Coordinator and Boathouse Manager

• Help sailors set and reach individual and team goals

• Assist with recruiting and retention of team-members from St. John’s polity

• Manage Health and Safety requirements, both in the Boathouse and on water

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• B.A. degree preferred

• Technical competence in all elements of dinghy and small keel-boat racing

• Strong coaching background and ability to support and instruct students with various levels of athletic and boating experience

• Ability to safely operate safety boat/launch

• Maryland Safe-Boating Certificate

• Current CPR + First-Aid certification or ability to obtain same

• Full, unrestricted Driver’s License

• Ability to understand and communicate with St. John’s College undergraduates, faculty, and staff

St. John's College is located in Annapolis, Maryland. Our sailing team practices out of the Annapolis Sailing School as well as our own boathouse, on College Creek. St. John's College is a small liberals arts school. St. John's College is an EOE (Equal Opportunity Employer). 

If you have specific questions about the position, please do not hestitate to reach out to Rachel Fleming (rachel.fleming@sjc.edu), Athletics Coordinator.