Assistant Women's Rowing Coach

Position Summary

The Assistant Women's Rowing Coach works closely with the Head Coach in all phases of the women's rowing program. The primary duties and responsibilities include developing and implementing training and technical systems, daily practice and evaluation systems, all to assist the Head Coach in creating and developing a highly competitive rowing program. The position is also responsible for coordinating specific recruiting areas and other administrative duties as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Position

1. Develops and implements training and technical systems, working closely with the Head Coach, to create a highly competitive rowing program.
2. Works closely with the Head Coach in all phases of the recruiting process and coordinates specific recruiting areas, including but not limited to recruitment on and off campus (domestic and international).
3. Identifies and successfully recruits talented prospective student-athletes.
4. Develops daily practice and evaluation systems and documents athlete progress in a testing and evaluation database.
5. Works closely with the Head Coach to develop race strategies.
6. Assists the Head Coach with boating and boat assignments.
7. Works closely with the Academic Advisor and Head Coach on monitoring and encouraging academic excellence in all areas of student-athlete academics.
8. Maintains and develops rowing coach knowledge and technical skills.
9. Performs other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.

Work Environment

This job operates in both a professional office environment and outside at rowing-related events, including inclement weather and around large bodies of water such as lakes and rivers. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers and various digital devices, including, but not limited to: cell phone, printer, copy machine, and other related devices. This job requires flexibility and adaptability in schedule and the ability to perform job related duties on short notice.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. This position may require frequent bending, moving, lifting, and carrying material weighing up to 125 pounds; sitting and/or standing up to eight hours each day; and working in all weather conditions.

Travel

Moderate travel is expected for this position for rowing-related events, race days, and regattas.

Hours of Work

This is a full-time position; days and hours of work will be based as job duties demand. Evening, weekend, and holiday work may be required, as needed.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.