Assistant Coach, Men's Heavyweight Rowing

Cornell University•Ithaca, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Coach for Men’s Heavyweight Rowing assists the Head Coach in the planning and operation of the men’s crew program at Cornell University. This includes, in coordination with the 1st assistant, helping to plan and execute team practice and regattas and providing input on player evaluation and other recommendations to the head coach. The Assistant Coach also has both on- and off-campus recruiting responsibilities, to identify, encourage and evaluate application and acceptance of student athletes at Cornell in accordance with the Ivy League, NCAA and University policies as assigned by the head coach. This is an 11-month per year position.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with up to 1 years of high-level, competitive coaching experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proven success and potential in coaching, recruiting and in working with student-athletes.
Highly motivated with an outstanding work ethic and a relentless recruiter.
Knowledgeable of NCAA rules and regulations.
A valid NYS boating and driver’s license is required to perform responsibilities.
Experience with Microsoft Office products.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Professional demeanor and demonstrated high ethical standards.

Nice To Haves

Previous collegiate coaching or playing experience, especially in NCAA Division I, preferred.
Experience with motorized boats as well as trailer and launch driving experience.

Responsibilities

Assists the Head Coach in the planning and operation of the men’s crew program.
Helps to plan and execute team practice and regattas.
Provides input on player evaluation and other recommendations to the head coach.
Has both on- and off-campus recruiting responsibilities.
Identifies, encourages and evaluates application and acceptance of student athletes at Cornell in accordance with the Ivy League, NCAA and University policies as assigned by the head coach.