ICSA - Offshore Sailing Coach Position At Navy

Director, Varsity Offshore Sailing The United States Naval Academy invites applications and nominations for the Varsity Offshore Sailing Team Director position. The U.S. Naval Academy has a comprehensive big boat program whose goals and objectives range from basic sail training through intercollegiate big boat competition to competing in Chesapeake Bay Yacht Racing Association-sponsored events in order to prepare for ocean racing during the Naval Academy's Summer Cruise Program. In addition to sail training and coaching, the Director is also responsible for leading and managing subordinates, financial management, supervising big boat preventive and corrective maintenance, leading daily training and practice sessions, coaching while participating in competitions on the bay, along the eastern seaboard, and during ocean races. The incumbent is also responsible to ensure compliance with policies and procedures regarding on-the-water training and professional development during the Summer Cruise Program. Duties also include ensuring midshipmen comply with Naval Academy rules and regulations. Applicants should be prepared to proactively recruit and retain student-athletes who meet the Naval Academy's stringent academic standards and military performance requirements. Previous successful sail training and coaching experience is required. Bachelor's Degree required. Master's Degree preferred. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Qualified applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references to: Karlene Durisko, Naval Academy Athletic Association, 566 Brownson Road, U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD 21402. Facsimiles are being accepted at (410) 293-8951. AA/EOE.Joni Palmer Deputy for Management and Administration Naval Academy Sailing Programs US Naval Academy Robert Crown Sailing Center 601 Brownson Road Annapolis, MD 21402
office: 410-293-5615
fax: 410-293-5233
e-mail: jpalmer@usna.edu