Assistant Coach, Men's Rowing

Jacksonville University•Jacksonville, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Primary responsibilities are to assist the Head Coach in all aspects of Division I program including, but not limited to, coordinating team travel arrangements, game day personnel management, recruiting and other duties as assigned by the Head Coach or Athletic Administration. This position will also assist the Head Coach in organization, administration, and promotion of the program. Candidates must be committed to the academic and athletic success of the student-athletes.

Requirements

Knowledge of NCAA Rules and Regulations
Mastery of sport coached
Ability to lead, guide and direct graduate assistants, interns and student-athletes
Willingness to form relationships with constituents and help fundraise
Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university
Two years collegiate coaching experience at NCAA Division I level preferred

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred
Experience with NCAA Division I Rules and Regulations
Proven recruiting abilities
Demonstrated leadership skills

Responsibilities

Assisting with scheduling of all competition
Compliance with NCAA recruiting rules and completing associated paperwork in a timely manner
Arranging financially responsible recruiting trips
Initiating arrangements for all official visits
Recruiting students who will be an asset to the University and Department of Athletics and graduate in a timely manner
Understanding NCAA regulations
Initiating process for initial and renewal grants
Consistently updating team rosters
Meeting athletic grant-in-aid budget
Assisting in annual budget preparation
Staying within amount budgeted for fiscal year
Having all expenditures pre-approved through appropriate channels
Initiating process for all travel arrangements and submitting reports within 48 hours of return
Pre- and Post-season inventory
Care and maintenance of all equipment/apparel and facilities
Initiating process to order equipment/apparel
Supporting all Department of Athletics policies on classroom attendance, study hall, progress reports and enforcing disciplinary actions
Working with teams to maintain and increase their APR
Getting prior approval from Advancement prior to initiating a fund raising activity
Devising new methods of fund raising
Being available for Departmental fund raising activities
Following guidelines established by Department, University, and the NCAA for fund raising activities
Completing all paperwork by established athletic department and NCAA deadlines
Attending and contributing to all Department of Athletics meetings and requested functions
Following guidelines established by Department, University, and the NCAA for camp procedures and operations

Benefits

Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, jury duty, and bereavement leave
Paid Federal Holidays
Additional time off for Thanksgiving, Winter holidays, and Spring Break
FSA/HSA eligibility
Retirement plan with a dollar-for-dollar University match of up to 6% following the vesting period
Robust health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
100% Employer-Sponsored benefits: Short Term Disability (buy-up option available), Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Parent Leave
Additional benefit options: Accident coverage, Pet Insurance, Legal, Critical Illness, Dependent Life
Tuition benefits for employees, spouses, and dependent children up to 26 years of age
Domestic Partner benefit eligibility
Veteran and Military Service Support Program
Discounted on-campus dining meal plans; 2 free meals per week during Fall and Spring semesters
Monthly wellness initiatives
Service awards & Recognition programs
10% discounts at the on-campus JU Bookstore, School of Orthodontics
Free Microsoft Office downloads to personal computers/devices
Free on-campus parking
Access to campus amenities, including the fitness center, resort-style pool, and library