High School Racing Program Coach Positions (3)

Our High School Racing Program is 100% administered by DC Sail (the sailors’ schools are not directly involved.) Teams compete in the Mid-Atlantic Interscholastic Sailing Association (MIDSA) of the US High School Sailing Association (ISSA). We are seeking enthusiastic and experienced small boat sailing professionals to coach our Varsity and/or JV Sailing team. This is a great seasonal position for someone who loves racing and wants to make a difference in the lives of local youth sailors.

Location:

DC Sail, Diamond Teague Park Piers, 99 Potomac Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20003

Purpose: 

To provide professional coaching to interested high school students who live in the Washington DC region. This program offers High Schools sailors a ready made framework for starting or maintaining both Varsity and Junior Varsity competitive sailing teams. Sailors will practice drills, tactical discussions and rules situations to prepare them for interscholastic competition. Typical season has 70+ sailors representing over 30 different schools in the DMV, with groups sailing at the Green Fleet, JV, and Varsity levels.

General Description: 

The coach will instruct high school students from DC-area schools in a fleet of Flying Juniors. Sailors range from the intermediate to advanced level in sailing ability. Responsibilities include preparing for and conducting after school practice and giving constructive feedback to sailors during practice. Weekly lesson plans will be developed and conducted with adjustments made for weather variables, students’ progress, etc.

Varsity - Monday/Wednesday/Friday 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM (Spring & Fall 10 weeks normally, but in 2021 will be weekly from late April through mid-June. Full season resumes in August for the fall season through mid-October.)

JV - Tuesday/Thursday/Friday 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM (Spring & Fall 10 weeks normally, but in 2021 will be weekly from late April through mid-June. Full season resumes in August for the fall season through mid-October.)

Weekends: (Until the Fall 2021 Season, there will be no weekend regattas scheduled.) 

Varsity Coach - Sat. or Sun. Regattas - 2-4 Home & 6 Away (No Overnight Travel) No 2021 Spring Season formal Regattas. Full Regatta schedule to resume in the 2021 Fall Season.

JV Coach - Sat. or Sun. Regattas - 2-4 Home & 5 Away (No Overnight Travel) No 2021 Spring Season formal Regattas. Full Regatta schedule to resume in the 2021 Fall Season.

Some traveling may be required over certain weekends for regattas. Away regattas can be in Annapolis, Maryland, Eastern Shore and Baltimore, Maryland. DC Sail typically hosts two to four "home regattas" at our location. Candidates must have their own transportation. We do not reimburse for taxi/Uber/Lyft type services or rental cars.

Supervises:

Youth sailors ages 12-18.

Hourly Wage: 

Depends on experience level. Please note this is a seasonal position - no benefits.

Minimum Requirements:

Flying Junior or 420 Racing Experience. Youth program coaching experience preferred.

US Sailing Level 1 Certification (or ability to obtain certificate and may be reimbursed for cost if offer and acceptance of employment is made.)

Certification in US Sailing SafeSport program.

US Sailing Safe Power Boating (not required but helpful.)

Current CPR/First Aid (or ability to obtain certification and may be reimbursed for cost if offer and acceptance of employment is made.)

Note: Employment contingent on full background check.