Head Women's Rowing Coach

Job Summary

Position Purpose

To lead, coach, develop and administer all aspects of the women's rowing program within NCAA, Ivy League and institutional standards.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge and understanding of technical and strategic aspects of rowing.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituents in a diverse community.
• Ability to teach, lead, motivate and guide student-athletes.
• Ability to recruit effectively.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Six years experience as a coach or athlete in competitive rowing.
• Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred.

Key Accountabilities

Coaching/Mentoring (60%)

• Plans, organizes and conducts individual and team practices, training and competitions.
• Teaches and implements skills and strategies.
• Sets and communicates appropriate goals and expectations for individuals and team.
• Maintains team discipline and the highest standards of ethics and sportsmanship.
• Meets competitive goals for program.
• Demonstrates a sincere interest in the academic, personal, and physical welfare of each student-athlete; counsel team members and consult with appropriate College staff * as necessary for resolution of issues.
• Contributes positively to the goals of the College and educational experience of student-athletes.

Recruiting (25%)

• Works closely with Deputy Director of Athletics to coordinate recruitment activity.
• Communicates frequently and effectively with admissions representatives.
• Develops and implements an overall recruiting plan, including, but not limited to:
  
  * identifying qualified student and talented athletes;
  
  * building and maintaining prospect database;
  
  * communicating with prospects by phone, mail, e-mail;
  
  * traveling to evaluate prospects, meet parents and high school coaches, and
  
  * organizing campus visits;
• Maintains knowledge of the College's programs and opportunities to effectively inform prospects.
• Contributes to the recruitment goals of the College.

Administration (15%)

• Knows and complies with the rules and regulations of the NCAA and Ivy League, and work to stay abreast of rule changes, applications and interpretations.
• Actively seeks to ensure that staff members, athletes, and athletics representatives are informed of and comply with NCAA and Ivy League rules.
• Develops and maintains positive working relationships.
• Trains, supervises and evaluates assistant coaches.
• Assigns coaching, recruiting and administrative responsibilities to assistant coaches and other staff.
• Coordinates the search for and hiring of assistant coaches.
• Develops and encourages professional development opportunities for coaches and staff.
• Oversees all aspects of the financial management of the women's rowing program. Prepares budget recommendations (allocated and Friend's). Plans, monitors, verifies and reconciles expenditure of all funds within confines of budget.
• Works with travel coordinator to make arrangements for competition, recruiting and professional travel.
• Works with the Senior Associate Athletic Director to develop an appropriate competition schedule.
• Works cooperatively and effectively with numerous support areas and personnel: facilities and operations, business office, sports information, marketing and promotions, athletic trainers, equipment staff, strength and conditioning.
• Works with Sports Information and Marketing/Promotions to develop informational/promotional materials and events.
• Develops alumni interest in and support for women's rowing through "Friends" group, alumni events, regular communication and other means.
• Effectively encourages financial donations to the program.