Assistant Coach, Women's Rowing

Job Summary

Assistant Coach for Rowing will assist the Director of Rowing in coaching the women's rowing program. The Coach will conduct practice sessions, recruit potential student-athletes to Drexel, repair and maintain equipment, assist with team travel, and support the administering of all aspects of a Division I program.

Essential Functions

• Assist the Director in coaching an effective varsity athletic program in all aspects.
• Conduct practice sessions and other coaching duties as assigned by the Director of Rowing.
• Assist in the teaching, coaching, training, and motivating the program's student-athletes to perform at the highest level through organized and individual team sessions.
• Help foster an environment within the program that supports the department's mission of personal growth and integrity, diversity, leadership, sportsmanship, respect, and a commitment to academic and athletic excellence.
• Knowing and abiding by NCAA, CAA and University rules and regulations.
• Assist with all recruiting events, videos, packets, ARMS database management, recruiting organization.
• Responsible for repairing and maintaining equipment.
• Act as liaison for Boathouse Manager and assist with boathouse maintenance and take lead for all operations of home races.
• Act as liaison to University Operations staff and boathouse row officials.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Rowing that enhance the goals and aspirations of the program.

Job Summary

Assistant Coach for Rowing will assist the Director of Rowing in coaching the women's rowing program. The Coach will conduct practice sessions, recruit potential student-athletes to Drexel, repair and maintain equipment, assist with team travel, and support the administering of all aspects of a Division I program.

Essential Functions

• Assist the Director in coaching an effective varsity athletic program in all aspects.
• Conduct practice sessions and other coaching duties as assigned by the Director of Rowing.
• Assist in the teaching, coaching, training, and motivating the program's student-athletes to perform at the highest level through organized and individual team sessions.
• Help foster an environment within the program that supports the department's mission of personal growth and integrity, diversity, leadership, sportsmanship, respect, and a commitment to academic and athletic excellence.
• Knowing and abiding by NCAA, CAA and University rules and regulations.
• Assist with all recruiting events, videos, packets, ARMS database management, recruiting organization.
• Responsible for repairing and maintaining equipment.
• Act as liaison for Boathouse Manager and assist with boathouse maintenance and take lead for all operations of home races.
• Act as liaison to University Operations staff and boathouse row officials.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Rowing that enhance the goals and aspirations of the program.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent combination of education and work experience. (Please review the Equivalency Chart for additional information.)
• Minimum of 2 years of coaching and/or playing experience.
• Level 2 US Rowing Certification.
• Valid Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Successful collegiate coaching experience.
• Collegiate Rowing or coxswain experience.
• Experience with trailer and equipment transport.

Physical Demands

• Typically standing, walking
• Typically bending, crouching, stooping
• Typically running, climbing
• Lifting demands ≤ 50lbs

Location

• University City - Philadelphia, PA

Additional Information
This position is classified as Exempt. Compensation for this position typically aligns with the minimum to midrange of this grade, but it can vary based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.

Applicants are encouraged to explore the Professional Staff salary structure and CompensationGuidelines & Policies for more details on Drexel’s compensation framework. For information about benefits, please review Drexel’s Benefits Brochure.

Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

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