Assistant Coach, Men's Crew and Women's Rowing

Job Summary

Essential Duties

• Teach, coach, mentor, and inspire student athletes up through graduation.
• Attend all competitions and practices unless directed to other tasks by the Head Coach and teach student-athletes proper skills and skill development in their sport.
• Assist in the organization of all aspects of an athletes' development, including practice sessions, and preparation for contests.
• Assist the Head Coach to identify and recruit student athletes
• Maintain precise records of all recruiting contacts in coordination with the Associate Athletic Director of Compliance.
• Communicate with Head Coach on itineraries and vacation plans.
• Responsible for staying within fiscal and budgetary guidelines and maintaining expense reports for all scouting, recruiting and travel expenses.
• Pass the NCAA test administered by the Faculty Athletics Representative to actively recruit.
• Serve as a representative of the University and lead in an exemplary fashion
• Responsible for compliance with all appropriate rules, regulations, processes, and principles 
• Responsible for immediately reporting to the Head Coach and/or Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation and any other appropriate individuals or agencies sensitive issues
• Promote the general University and Athletics program 

Secondary Responsibilities

• Assume the duties of the Head Coach in their absence as assigned by the sports administrator.
• Recruit, train, and evaluate any assigned support staff within the program.
• Participate actively in professional organizations through attendance at conferences, clinics, and conventions as authorized by the Head Coach and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation or designee in order to maintain awareness and understanding of current developments within all areas of responsibility.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of 3 years of coaching or playing experience.
• 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.
• Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification must be maintained.
• Valid driver's license and successful clearance of motor vehicle record check.
• Successful background check clearances including, but not limited to, a PA Criminal Records Check, FBI Fingerprinting Check and PA Child Abuse Clearance Check.
• Understanding of and commitment to the mission of the University.