Assistant Women's Rowing Coach

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Department of Athletics seeks applications for an Assistant Women’s Rowing Coach. This is a full-time (at-will and FLSA-exempt) position which includes full University benefits. The University of Iowa is an NCAA Division I institution and a member of the Big Ten Conference. The Department of Athletics manages 22 varsity sports programs and related events with a workforce of approximately 250 regular employees and 300 temporary employees. Athletics is a people-centric organization that operates under a “Win. Graduate. Do It Right.” philosophy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent)
A minimum of three (3) years of rowing coaching experience at the intercollegiate, club, or high school level or combination of coaching, recruiting, administrative, collegiate, international or professional rowing experience
Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA and Big Ten Conference rules and regulations, with a particular understanding of international recruiting guidelines and amateurism rules
Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trusting relationships
Working knowledge of and ability to work effectively in a highly regulated team environment
Working knowledge of and ability to utilize basic office productivity software and online database systems such as Microsoft Office/Office 365
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A valid driving license and the ability to meet and maintain University of Iowa Driving Policy standards

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of Division I rowing and/or coaching experience (or international equivalent) highly desired
Proven track record of successful recruiting at the collegiate level, including experience with international recruitment
Excellent knowledge of the techniques and strategies of rowing as demonstrated by successful competitive experience at the elite, NCAA Division I (or international equivalent) level
Experience in the development of rowing student-athletes from novice to collegiate varsity/high performance
Experience in the development and implementation of recruitment strategies
Demonstrates extensive proficiency and ability to develop and manage programmatic messaging for the purposes of public relations, marketing and recruitment
Experience in communication strategies that incorporates all media platforms
Utilize TeamWorks and/or other NCAA compliance software such as FrontRush or ACS
Utilize HUDL
Genuine passion for and experience with supporting the holistic development of student-athletes, recognizing the interconnectedness of mental health and overall well-being

Responsibilities

Providing administrative, instructional and coaching assistance to the Head Coach with the purpose of building a successful, competitive intercollegiate sports program that also retains and graduates student-athletes
Frequent travel
Work in the evenings, on weekends and holidays as needed