Cornell University is an NCAA Division I institution and a member of the Ivy League. The university fields teams in 37 intercollegiate sports and provides a comprehensive physical education program. The university is committed to excellence in academics and athletics, gender equity and diversity in its programs, and a well-balanced, broad-based intercollegiate athletics program. Athletics and Physical Education offers a diverse program of intercollegiate athletics competition, physical and outdoor education, recreational services, and intramural sports, plus wellness programs for faculty and staff and fitness centers for the entire Cornell community.

The Associate Head Coach for Sailing supports the Director of Sailing in the planning and execution of all Sailing operations for Coed and Women’s competition. This includes supporting preparation and planning efforts necessary for scheduling, practices/competitions, and travel; ICSA and conference business; fleet maintenance/needs; budget support; maintaining strong alumni/donor relations; evaluating performances; maintaining roster and evaluating the process for individual participation in competitions. The Associate Head Coach also has recruiting responsibilities, to identify, encourage and evaluate application and acceptance of student athletes at Cornell in accordance with the Ivy League, NCAA and University policies.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or other formal four-year training program in a related field with at least two years of
experience, or equivalent combination of education and playing/coaching experience
• Credentials should reflect proven success in the sport, coaching, recruiting, and in working with student athletes
• Knowledgeable of NCAA, Ivy, and ICSA rules

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two or more years of successful Sailing coaching experience