Assistant Coach, Sailing
EXPIRED
Posted Date: Jan 27, 2026
Expired Date: Feb 11, 2026QUALIFICATION
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Salary Expectation
$48,000-$50,000/yr -
Years of Experience
1+ Years -
Work Type
Part-time
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Position Information
About Fordham
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.
Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.
Title of Position
Assistant Coach, Sailing
Position Number
Position Details
Position Information
About Fordham
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.
Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.
Title of Position
Assistant Coach, Sailing
Position Number
A11035
FLSA
Exempt
Scheduled Hours Per Week
35
Department
Athletic Administration
Campus
Rose Hill
Work Arrangement
Onsite
Hybrid Policy:
Please review the Hybrid Policy at www.fordham.edu/hybridpolicy.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Head Coach of Sailing, the Assistant Coach assists the Head Coach in all aspects of the Coed & Women’s Sailing Programs. This position may require evening and weekend work hours.
Essential Functions
Assists the Head Coach in all aspects of the Coed and Women’s Sailing Programs.
Conducts on-the-water coaching and aids in the development of student-athletes.
Supports recruiting efforts to attract top sailors to the University.
Assists with the maintenance of team assets, specifically the fleets of FJs and 420Es.
Coordinates with the Sailing Team Executive Board regarding engagement and fundraising activities.
Performs administrative duties to support the program.
Essential Functions Note
This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.
Management Responsibilities
Not responsible for supervision or oversight of others.
Additional Functions
Required Qualifications: Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree.
Minimum of 1 year of coaching experience with a competitive club, high school or collegiate program.
Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills
Ability to recruit academically qualified and athletically talented student-athletes to Fordham.
Ability to communicate effectively and foster positive relations with student-athletes and members of the Fordham community, including faculty, staff, donors, alumni, and parents.
Strong sport-specific technical, tactical, and strategic knowledge.
Demonstrated ability to support a community of diverse perspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment.
Basic proficiency in excel, word, & email capabilities.
Valid US driver’s license and ability to travel.
Preferred Qualifications
Social media experience.
Prior experience with video editing software.
Prior collegiate coaching & recruiting experience (and/or a combination of coaching & competitive sailing experience).
Competitive collegiate and/or international sailing experience.
Substantial dinghy racing and team racing experience.
US Sailing Level I Certification, Level 2 Certification.
Experience and strong knowledge base in collegiate-style fleet racing and team racing.
Minimum Starting Salary
$48,000
Maximum Starting Salary
$50,000
Note
Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.
Is this a Union position?
No
Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number | A1013P |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Posting Date | 01/26/2026 |
| Special Instructions | |
| EEO Statement |
Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.
Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. |
Physical Activity and Work Environment
Physical Activity
| Sitting | Often | | Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) | Often | | Hearing, Listening, Talking | Often | | Standing | Often | | Walking | Often | | Running | Often | | Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling | Often | | Climbing stairs | Often | | Climbing ladders | Not Required | | Reaching overhead | Often | | Pulling, pushing | Often | | Shoveling | Not Required | | Lifting – up to 20 pounds | Often | | Lifting – up to 50 pounds | Not Required | | Lifting – over 50 pounds | Not Required |
Work Environment
| Work Environment | Office Environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes., Outdoor Environment: Employees work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions., Noise: There is sufficient noise to require one to regularly shout in order to be heard above the noise level. |
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents
Supplemental questions you will be required to answer on the application (No action is needed on this page)
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Do you have a bachelor's degree?
- Yes
- No
* Do you have a minimum of 1 year of coaching experience with a competitive club, high school or collegiate program?
- Yes
- No
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