Assistant Coach/Instructor II - Women's Rowing

Job Summary

Position Summary or Faculty Qualifications

• Under the direction of the Head Coach, the Assistant Coach/Instructor II will assist in the coaching of student-athletes involved in the Division I rowing program, and will assist with recruiting and administrative duties as assigned.
• This is a full-time, 9-month position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach, coach, mentor, and inspire student athletes up through graduation. Assist the Head Coach with the coaching of student-athletes in assigned boats.
• Attend all competitions and practices unless directed to other tasks by the Head Coach. Educate student-athletes in the proper skills to support their development. ·
• Assist with social media, fundraising efforts and other program development tasks as assigned.
• Assist the Head Coach in the development of safe and productive practices and races, including team building exercises, health and nutrition, alternative training methods, and event management.

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Assist the Head Coach and Assistant Coach with aspects of recruiting such as on-campus visits and evaluations.
• The person who holds this position is classified as a Campus Security Authority under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act).
• Assist in the development of off-season conditioning programs for the team.
• Determine individual and team strengths and develop strategies to maximize performance.
• Provide advice and counsel to the Head Coach in holding student-athletes accountable for infractions of rules, regulations and policies.
• Work with the Head Coach and administrators to stay within fiscal and budgetary guidelines.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and adherence to NCAA and member conference rules and regulations.   
• Demonstrated self-direction and motivation with the ability to work independently and work under pressure.
• Strong administrative skills including the ability to prioritize organize and budget.
• Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification must be maintained.
• Valid driver's license and successful clearance of motor vehicle record check.
• Understanding of and commitment to the mission of the University.
• Successful background check clearances to include a PA Criminal Records Check, FBI Fingerprinting Check and PA Child Abuse Clearance Check.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree.

• 1-2 years of coaching experience at the collegiate or professional level or participation as a rower or manager for a Division I rowing program