Assistant Coach - Women's Lightweight Crew

Harvard University • Allston, MA

7d • $50,000 - $78,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Head Coach, the purpose of this position is to use athletics as a tool to educate college students. By using inter-collegiate competition and all activities related to such competition, this position serves as a teacher and mentor to help build student character, prepare students for a constructive and effective life, and teach valuable life lessons including work ethic; discipline; resilience; persistence; teamwork and selflessness; goal-setting and goal achievement; overcoming adversity; and leadership. This position typically influences student-athletes for their entire four years at Harvard and plays a key role in shaping their personal development. This position assists in planning, directing and coaching the women’s inter-collegiate lightweight rowing program. Typically works with all student-athletes in the program. May supervise other Assistant Coaches. This position plays a key leadership role for the women’s lightweight rowing program. Will fill in when the Head Coach is absent. Typically has a significant role as liaison with Athletics administrative departments. Requires experience coaching at the collegiate level or comparable experience, which may include coaching/teaching at the professional level. Particularly for sports that are more prominent on an international level than in the United States, comparable experience may include playing in a professional or other high-performance environment, such as for a national team or at the Olympic level. This is a one-year term position renewable at the discretion of the Head Coach and Athletic Director.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of 5 years of crew coaching and/or rowing experience at the collegiate, national, and/or Olympic level.
• Coaching experience with lightweights preferred.
• Requires substantial mastery of sport-specific knowledge and relevant issues.
• Understands the philosophy, principles and policies of Harvard and Ivy League athletics (including the University Conflict of Interest and Commitment policy).
• Requires moderate management and leadership knowledge.
• Familiarity with Peach System preferred.
• Valid driver's license needed.
• CPR and First Aid required.

Responsibilities

• Assists Head Coach in developing, coordinating, and planning practices and competition to develop student-athlete skills and helps team perform at competitive levels.
• Develops, coordinates and plans assigned portions of practices and game management consistent with Head Coach’s strategic vision.
• Analyzes video to scout opponents and develop strategies for team development.
• Executes a student-athlete talent recruitment plan and retention strategy consistent with values of excellence and inclusion.
• Effectively leads and communicates with students by generating enthusiasm for the team through credible coaching.
• Supports culture of education through athletics. Assists in academic integration with team.
• Assists in the development and execution of team strategy, logistics and operational direction.
• Operates within budget.
• Maintains compliance with University, Ivy League, NCAA and other rules and regulations.
• Coordinates with less-experienced coaches in implementing objectives.
• Participates in professional development activities; follows trends and embraces innovation opportunities.
• Assists head coach in problem resolution.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively with the Head Coach and athletics administrators.
• Assists Head Coach in maintaining and building viewership, and maintaining and creating positive media interest, consistent with the applicable sport.
• Supports the Head Coach in influencing public interest where applicable.
• Mentors seasonal assistant coach
• Demonstrating ability to instruct the desired rowing technique.
• Clearly communicating goals and expectations with student-athletes.
• Coaching and managing multiple boat classes and disciplines (sweep and sculling).
• Providing appropriate team, boat, and individual feedback to student-athletes.
• Expanding knowledge of sport and skills of coaching.
• Driving a launch (powered boat) and truck plus boat trailer.
• Assisting with competition set-up and visiting team logistics including installing racecourse, driving film crew or serving as a safety launch.
• Traveling with team or equipment to, from and during competition.
• Developing social media strategy and coordinating social media communications with student-athletes.
• Assisting with operation of training facility (Weld Boathouse).
• Assisting with team travel logistics.
• Assisting with alumnae meetings and functions as needed.
• Adhering to health and safety policies of the university.
• Evaluating prospective student-athlete’s athletic and academic ability.
• Clearly communicating with prospective student-athletes throughout the recruiting process.
• Planning and executing official visits.
• Adhering to recruiting budget.
• Ability to collect and collate data for review.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off including parental leave
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
• Retirement plans with university contributions
• Wellbeing and mental health resources
• Support for families and caregivers
• Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
• Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior