Women's Rowing - Assistant Coach

 

 

Summary

Position Title  Women's Rowing - Assistant Coach

Department  Athletics

Position Reports to (Position Title) Head Coach-Women's Rowing

Effective Date

7/23/2025

Status

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Summary

Position Title  Women's Rowing - Assistant Coach

Department  Athletics

Position Reports to (Position Title) Head Coach-Women's Rowing

Effective Date

7/23/2025

Status

Full Time/Exempt

Job Summary

Primary responsibilities are to assist the Head Coach in all aspects of Division I program including, but not limited to, teaching student athletes how to perform rowing, coordinating team travel arrangements, fundraising, game day personnel management, recruiting and other duties as assigned by the Head Coach or Athletic Administration. This position will also assist the Head Coach in organization, administration, and promotion of the program. Approximately 60% of the Assistant Coach’s responsibility is dedicated to the instruction of rowing through on field (or on-court) training and classroom training through use of video and other teaching techniques. Approximately 40% of the Assistant Coach’s responsibility is recruiting and other administrative duties. Candidates must be committed to the academic and athletic success of the student-athletes.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Graduate Assistants and/or Interns

Duties/Responsibilities:

Assisting with any or all of the following duties as assigned by Head Coach:

TEACHING/INSTRUCTING STUDENT-ATHLETES HOW TO DEVELOP AND PERFORM IN THE SPORT OF ROWING – Responsible for:

          • Instructing players in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.

          • Organizing and directing individual and small group practice activities/exercises as directed by the head coach

          • Assess player’s skills, monitors players during competition and practice, and keeps the head coach informed of the athletic performance of students

BUDGETS– Responsible for:

          • Assisting in annual budget preparation

          • Staying within amount budgeted for fiscal year

          • Having all expenditures pre-approved through appropriate channels

TRAVEL– Responsible for:

          • Assisting with process for all travel arrangements and submitting reports within 48 hours of return

EQUIPMENT/APPAREL– Responsible for:

         • Assisting with care and maintenance of all equipment/apparel and facilities

         • Assisting with process to order equipment/apparel

ACADEMICS– Responsible for:

         • Supporting all Department of Athletics policies on classroom attendance, study hall, progress reports and enforcing disciplinary actions

FUNDRAISING– Responsible for:

        • Following guidelines established by Department, University, and the NCAA for fund raising activities

PAPERWORK – Responsible for:

        • Following all written procedures and submitting required forms and supplemental information in a timely manner in the areas of finance, compliance, fundraising, university scheduling, and other areas as required.

MEETINGS – Responsible for:

       • Attending and contributing to all Department of Athletics meetings and requested functions

CAMPS - Responsible for:

      • Following guidelines established by Department, University, and the NCAA for camp procedures and operations

RECRUITING– Responsible for:

      • Compliance with NCAA recruiting rules and completing associated paperwork in a timely manner.

      • Initiating phone calls, emails, visits with prospective studentathletes.

      • Coordinating official and unofficial visits.

      • Recruiting students who will be an asset to the University and Department of Athletics and graduate in a timely manner.

Required Skills/Abilities:

      • Knowledge of NCAA Rules and Regulations

      • Mastery of sport coached

      • Ability to lead, guide and direct graduate assistants, interns and student-athletes

      • Willingness to form relationships with constituents and help fundraise

Education, Certificates, Licenses, and Experience:

    1. Minimum Education Requirement:

      • Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university, master’s degree preferred

   2. Minimum Work Experience:

     • Two years collegiate coaching experience at NCAA Division I level preferred

  3. Preferred Qualifications:

    • Experience with NCAA Division I Rules and Regulations

    • Proven recruiting abilities

    • Demonstrated leadership skills, highly motivated, energetic

    • Collegiate rower and/or coxswain experience

    • Minimum of two years’ coaching or collegiate rowing experience is strongly preferred

Physical Requirements:

    • Must be able to physically perform essential job duties or have special accommodations arranged in advance

Work Conditions :

   • Required to work atypical hours including nights, weekends, potential holidays

   • May be required to practice in heat, cold, inclement weather

Important Note

This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required for this position. The University reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs.

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