Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Sailing Master/Director of Sailing
The MIT Department of Athletics, Physical Education, and Recreation (DAPER) seeks a sailing master/director of sailing to lead a dynamic and wide-reaching sailing program. Will actively participate in the teaching of physical education and profit assistance to the varsity sailing program.
A full description is available at https://studentlife.mit.edu/content/dsl-open-positions.
The MIT Sailing Pavilion currently teaches over 2300 students annually how to sail with the assistance of volunteers and incredibly capable staff. Rec sailing operates seven days a week from April through November with a fleet of over 120 boats. MIT’s bluewater program operates a perfectly restored 1902 Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 30 which introduces hundreds to the bigger boat experience with racing and cruising in New England.
Required Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree in physical education and wellness, sports management, or related field
· At least three years of demonstrated experience teaching and with facility management of a sailing program
· Experience with project management as it relates to renovations and new construction
· Experience coordinating internal and external events
· Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, scheduling, and course management software
· Strong problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills
· Meticulous attention detail
· Team orientation
· Knowledge of competitive sailboat racing, including team racing
· Established record of volunteering to be in various leadership positions within the sport of sailing
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in an academic environment, particularly in higher education with athletic, physical education, and recreation operations
Must be able to work a flexible schedule to cover on nights and weekends in support of the various sailing programs that utilize the sailing pavilion.
Interested candidates may apply online at https://hr.mit.edu/careers. Please reference job number 22171.
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