Assistant Coach | Rowing

University of Notre Dame • Notre Dame, IN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Coach is a 12-month position that assists the Head Coach in recruiting, coaching, and mentoring elite student-athletes for the varsity Women’s Rowing Team, and providing administrative and organizational support for the program. Coaching and mentoring duties include assisting in the organization and implementation of the team’s training program and practices; preparation of athletes for competitions; and attending coaching clinics and lectures as assigned by the Head Coach. The Assistant Coach will also participate in recruiting activities including campus and home visits, phone calls, correspondence, evaluations of techniques, etc. The individual will undertake administrative duties to assist in the organization and hosting of competitions, and complete other administrative tasks as assigned by Head Coach.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, Human Performance, Human Biology, Sports Management or related field required.
• Previous experience on a competitive level and coaching experience is preferred.
• Must possess extensive knowledge of the sport as well as its skills and strategies.
• Strong organization and communication skills are necessary to effectively complete job tasks.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations required.
• Successful candidate must have an appreciation and understanding of the academic/athletic balance required of student-athletes at a highly selective and competitive academic institution.

Nice To Haves

• Education or work experience in Strength and Conditioning
• Education or work experience in Sport Nutrition
• Education or work experience in Data Analytics
• Education or work experience in Coxing

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the organization and implementation of the team’s training program and practices
• Preparation of athletes for competitions
• Attending coaching clinics and lectures as assigned by the Head Coach
• Participating in recruiting activities including campus and home visits, phone calls, correspondence, evaluations of techniques, etc.
• Undertaking administrative duties to assist in the organization and hosting of competitions
• Completing other administrative tasks as assigned by Head Coach

What This Job Offers

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