Oakcliff currently has two openings for coaches in the summer of 2012.

See below for the job description.

 

Position: Coach & Trainer

Description:

This is a full-time temporary position for the summer of 2012.  Coaches report to the Acorn Program Director.

Oakcliff Sailing Center is a unique sailing center located in Oyster Bay, NY, dedicated to raising the level of sailors and sailing in the United States.  In our signature program, high-school-aged Acorns participate in an intensive three-week training camp, while college-aged Saplings spend the entire summer learning match racing, offshore racing, boat work and business management.  Both programs serve as a farm team for the Oakcliff All-American Offshore Team, and beyond that, students will be prepared to participate in a Volvo or America’s Cup campaign. 

We are currently seeking two instructors capable of providing high-level race coaching to students age 16-24 in our ten Swedish Match 40s, six Melges 24s, six Shields, two Farr 40s and three custom IRC boats.  Instructors will also implement classroom and hands-on intstruction in boat repair, maintanence and theory.

This position requires a creative, energetic person with strong organizational skills, who is self-motivated, adaptable and patient.  Applicants should be genuinely interested in creating opportunities for our students by advancing their knowledge, skill and leadership ability.

Minimum qualifications:

• BA or higher
• Prior experience working with individuals age 16-24
• Thorough understanding of the Racing Rules of Sailing
• Current CPR and basic first aid certifications (before May 14^th)
• Prior experience coaching on keelboats
• Criminal and background checks required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Significant prior experience working with individuals age 16-24
• Two years as a boat captain, program manager or coach of a grand prix sailing program
• Extensive boat maintanence experience
• Certification as a judge, umpire or race officer
• Extensive match racing experience
• Experience in a variety of high performance keelboats, preferably including offshore experience

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design and implement classroom instruction on match and fleet racing
• Design and implement classroom instruction on another topic in the Oakcliff curriculum: rigging, sailmaking, navigation, marine electronics, business management — there are a lot of options, and what you teach depends on your qualifications.
• Oversee student boat repair and keep maintanence logs
• On the water instruction in tactics, sail trim and boat handling
• Manage risk among young sailors who may be unfamiliar with large keelboats, winches, and high loads
• Set practice schedules

Additional Responsibilities:

• Assess student abilities verbally and in writing.  Give students timely, constructive feedback, and manage student teams (offshore racing, match racing)
• Manage logistics of two dozen students, multiple boats and a variety of events, classes, and practices.  Ensure students are supervised at all times.

Communication:

• Communicate efficiently with the Acorn Program Director and the Executive Director
• Work with the Race Program Director to staff events with Acorns & Saplings
• Talk honestly to students about their skills, areas for improvement, and recommended next steps

Dates:

Start date is variable, but candidates must be available from May 14 – August 28.

Compensation: 

Oakcliff offers a very competitive salary, commensurate with experience.

CONTACT:        

Dawn Riley

Executive Director, Oakcliff Sailing Center

(516)-802-0368

driley@dawnriley.com