Assistant Women's Rowing Coach

University of Dayton, Ohio•Dayton, OH

About The Position

The University of Dayton is hiring an Assistant Women's Rowing Coach to aid the head coach in nearly all aspects of the team's needs. The assistant coach will primarily instruct, train, and coach student athletes in collegiate rowing, competition strategies, and required skills. The position also instructs student athletes in academic and social development, compliance requirements, and safety and health considerations. The assistant coach supports the head coach's leadership duties, including team composition, competition, and peak performance. Additional coaching-related duties include instructing novice rowers, managing budgets, procuring and maintaining equipment, and assisting with team travel arrangements, along with other duties assigned by the head coach. The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise coaching student athletes at the collegiate level and commitment to sportsmanship, academics, and a positive student-athlete experience. Athletics employees must comply with laws and policies governing the University, NCAA, and Atlantic 10. This is a full-time, 11-month position with benefits including tuition assistance and optional renewal. The role requires travel and some evening, weekend, and holiday hours. Strong performers may be considered for permanent positions within the division if and when they become available. Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States; the University does not provide work visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
Prior experience with a successful intercollegiate rowing program.
Ability to operate an outboard motor safety launch.
Valid state-issued driver's license, a low-risk driving record, and eligibility to be insured by the University.
Excellent written communication skills.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the University does not provide work visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Prior coaching experience.
Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
Experience recruiting student athletes.

Responsibilities

Aid the head coach in nearly all aspects of the team's needs.
Instruct, train, and coach student athletes in collegiate rowing, competition strategies, and required skills.
Instruct student athletes in academic and social development, compliance requirements, and safety and health considerations.
Support the head coach in leadership duties, including team composition, competition, and peak performance.
Instruct novice rowers.
Assist with budget management.
Procure and maintain equipment.
Assist with team travel arrangements.
Comply with laws, policies, rules, and regulations governing the University, NCAA, and Atlantic 10.
Perform other duties as assigned by the head coach.