Assistant Women's Rowing Coach

University of Dayton•Dayton, OH

About The Position

The Assistant Women's Rowing Coach aids the head coach in nearly all aspects of team needs, primarily instructing, training, and coaching student-athletes in collegiate rowing, competition strategies, and required skills. The role also supports athletes' academic and social development and addresses compliance, safety, and health considerations. The assistant coach supports the head coach's leadership responsibilities, including team composition, competition, and peak performance. Additional 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 collegiate-level student-athlete coaching expertise and a commitment to sportsmanship, academics, and a positive student-athlete experience. Athletics employees must comply with applicable laws and University, NCAA, and Atlantic 10 policies, rules, and regulations. This is a full-time, 11-month position with benefits including tuition assistance and optional renewal. The position requires travel and some evening, weekend, and holiday hours. Strong performers may be considered for permanent positions within the division if 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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