Assistant Coach, Women's Rowing
About The Position
The assistant coach position provides a key leadership role and supports the overall management and development of Penn's women's rowing program. Responsibilities include direct coaching, designing and implementing training plans, and playing a central role in recruiting high-caliber student-athletes who align with the University's academic and athletic standards. The role also provides significant administrative oversight, including managing practice and competition logistics, NCAA compliance, travel coordination, and providing holistic support for student-athletes to foster their growth both on and off the water.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree and 3 years to 5 years of experience coaching crew, preferably at the collegiate level required.
- The ability to motivate recruits, student-athletes, and alumni to support the program enthusiastically.
- Working knowledge and compliance of NCAA/Ivy League policies and procedures.
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel with the team or when recruiting as required.
- Valid driver’s license required.
Responsibilities
- Coach and instruct student-athletes in sport-specific skills, training techniques, and strategies through preparation, practice, and competition, providing guidance in both group and individual settings.
- Recruit national-caliber student-athletes by identifying, evaluating, and vetting prospects, coordinating communications and visits, and collaborating with admissions and financial aid to support enrollment of top academic and athletic talent.
- Collaborate with departmental staff to support operations, ensure compliance with NCAA, Ivy League, and University policies, and assist with travel planning, paperwork, and other administrative duties.
- Serve as a role model and advisor, providing support to student-athletes and connecting them with resources within and beyond Penn Athletics as needed.
- Performs additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Excellent healthcare
- Tuition benefits for employees and their families
- Generous retirement benefits
- A wide variety of professional development opportunities
- Supportive work and family benefits
- A wealth of health and wellness programs and resources
- Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
- Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependent children at Penn and potentially other institutions
- Generous retirement plans (Basic, Matching, and Supplemental) with pre-tax or Roth options and investment choices through TIAA and Vanguard
- Substantial time away from work (vacations, personal affairs, illness, family time)
- Long-Term Care Insurance through Genworth Financial
- Wellness and Work-life Resources
- Professional and Personal Development resources
- Access to a wide range of University resources, cultural and recreational activities (libraries, athletic facilities, arboretum, art galleries)
- Discounts and Special Services (arts, entertainment, transportation, mortgages, new cars, cellular phone service, movie tickets, theme parks)
- Flexible Work Hours
- Penn Home Ownership Services (forgivable loan for eligible employees)
- Adoption Assistance (reimbursement for qualified expenses up to two adoptions)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
