What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sailing Director & Head Coach position at Lake Forest?
Lake Forest Sailing is a US Sailing Certified Community Sailing Center with a strong focus on community learn to sail and youth racing programs that have excelled at the highest levels of national competition with an opportunity and support to expand in all areas of our programming. Our mission at Lake Forest Sailing is to grow the sport within our community while provide everything needed for a sailor to reach their maximum potential. Our program is widely supported by our community and has a loyal following of sailors of all ages and fields 2 High School teams that are competitive regionally and nationally.
Lake Forest Sailing operates coach boats, prams, Optis, ILCAs, J70s, 29ers and a fleet of brand new C420s. We also have several small keelboats and recreational watercraft in our inventory.
LEAD THE TEAM
Play a leadership role in shaping the future of sailing in Lake Forest. The foundation and pipeline for the Lake Forest Sailing program is deep and extensive. You’ll have the opportunity to shape the program to continue to be a leading community asset and nationally recognized program.
RACE FOR YOURSELF
Lead a team that encourages continued education and supports additional learning avenues for staff. Plan for the expansion of our program and assets to best meet the needs of the Lake Forest community.
NAVIGATE & EXPLORE
Work in a beautiful setting on Lake Michigan in Lake Forest, IL with others and a community that is passionate about sailing excellence.
LFS is looking for a full-time Sailing Director & Head Coach who will lead, coach, support, and grow our comprehensive sailing programs. In partnership with the Lakefront Program Manager, a successful candidate will have the ability to:
Lake Forest Sailing operates coach boats, prams, Optis, ILCAs, J70s, 29ers and a fleet of brand new C420s. We also have several small keelboats and recreational watercraft in our inventory.
LEAD THE TEAM
Play a leadership role in shaping the future of sailing in Lake Forest. The foundation and pipeline for the Lake Forest Sailing program is deep and extensive. You’ll have the opportunity to shape the program to continue to be a leading community asset and nationally recognized program.
RACE FOR YOURSELF
Lead a team that encourages continued education and supports additional learning avenues for staff. Plan for the expansion of our program and assets to best meet the needs of the Lake Forest community.
NAVIGATE & EXPLORE
Work in a beautiful setting on Lake Michigan in Lake Forest, IL with others and a community that is passionate about sailing excellence.
Salary Range: $56,885 - $78,560
Full salary range for this position is $56,885-$78,560.
Starting salary dependent on qualifications. Annual progression based on merit.
Interested candidates should apply at once – the position is open until filled.
LFS is looking for a full-time Sailing Director & Head Coach who will lead, coach, support, and grow our comprehensive sailing programs. In partnership with the Lakefront Program Manager, a successful candidate will have the ability to:
- Be a leader that can be the face of Lake Forest Sailing within our community.
- Lead & grow our community sailing program.
- Serve as the head coach for the high school sailing team and coordinator for our youth racing teams.
- Identify needs to further grow the program
- Develop travel programming for race teams
- Work with the Program Assistant to
- Develop the Adult Sailing programs & opportunities.
- Administer watercraft permits.
- Manage operations of Launch Basin, Boating Center, and Boat Storage Areas
- Recruit & manage summer learn to sail staff, dockhands, and race coaches.
- Lead the planning of regattas, clinic hosting, marketing, & fundraising initiatives.
- US Sailing Level 1 Instructor or Higher
- Safe Sport Certification
- Ability to travel frequently, tow trailers, and work a shifting schedule dependent upon regattas occurring on weekends/after school practices occurring during sailing seasons.
- Significant schedule flexibility, with the ability for overtime or comp time.
Full salary range is $56,885-$78,560.
This position has significant schedule flexibility. The City has a policy for overtime or comp time during peak periods.
Starting salary dependent on qualifications. Annual progression based on merit.
Interested candidates should apply at once – the position is open until filled.
The City of Lake Forest is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, disability, age, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, LGBTQ identification, family status, or military status.
Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Salary : $56,885 - $78,560
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