Department
Athletics
Job Summary
The Assistant Coach of Sailing assists in all aspects of the intercollegiate Sailing team including practice, race day logistics, travel and other team events. This part-time position requires a dedicated individual with a passion for sailing and coaching, who can inspire and mentor student-athletes while fostering a competitive and supportive team environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide coaching and leadership to the Bowdoin College sailing team.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of all team members during practices and competitions.
- Maintain and manage sailing equipment and facilities.
Hourly rate for this position is $25.00/ per hour.
Education/Skills Requirements
- A high school diploma or GED equivalent required.
- Ability to motivate and effectively communicate with student-athletes
- Commitment to being a positive member of the Athletics Department, the college community and the ability to influence athletes to do the same
- Ability to be self-directed and motivated and be able to work independently and work in a stressful environment.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to meet the standards of the College’s current Motor Vehicle Policy.
- Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification.
- The successful candidate will be subject to a criminal background check and motor vehicle check.
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents
- Knowledge of sailing techniques and training methods and ability to effectively teach them
- Working knowledge of NCAA and NESCAC rules and an understanding of the philosophy behind them.
Preferred:
- Demonstrated effectiveness in coaching Sailing.
Standard Work Days and Hours
- This is a casual, part-time, non-benefit eligible position.
- The schedule will vary dependent on the needs of the Sailing Team.
About Bowdoin
Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff—with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors.
We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College’s multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.
Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin’s reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.
Bowdoin’s campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.
Employment Category
Casual
Open Until Filled
No
Benefits Eligible
No
Pay Type
Hourly
Type of Posting
Internal/External
EEO Information
Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.