Asst. Men's Rowing Coach

Universities of Wisconsin • Madison, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Intercollegiate Athletics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison dedicates itself to the mission of providing athletic opportunities to a wide range of students in an environment in which all student-athletes can achieve their academic and competitive goals. The Division strives to provide equitable opportunities for all student-athletes and fosters the principles of sportsmanship, respect and fair play on the field of play. The Division sponsors teams in 23 sports competing under the regulatory guidelines established by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the Big Ten Conference, the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) and the Intercollegiate Rowing Association (IRA). UW-Madison is located in the heart of Madison which is the state capital and the state's second largest city. Madison has a solid and long-standing national reputation as a vibrant and thriving city.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of successful collegiate or professional rowing coaching experience
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to develop student-athletes’ skills to maximize performance
• Bachelor's Degree required
• Successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Nice To Haves

• Elite collegiate rowing experience
• Ability to foster team competitive success while maintaining a strong emphasis on the personal development and academic achievement of student-athletes
• Ability to work cooperatively and build strong working relationships with diverse groups including administrators, faculty, staff, students and alumni
• Work well independently and in teams
• Ability to be flexible in accepting new responsibilities
• Excellent communication skills to work with student-athletes, other coaches, support staff and administrators
• Knowledge of and experience with NCAA and Big Ten rules
• Administratively self-sufficient - proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and web applications
• Familiarity with Teamworks Hub and related applications
• Four (4) years of collegiate coaching experience required to be considered for the Associate Head Coach Business Title.

Responsibilities

• Under the direct supervision of the Head Coach, assist with the responsibilities of a Division I Men's Rowing program in accordance with Athletic Department, University and IRA and regulations.
• Teaching and instructing student-athletes in the fundamentals of Division I Collegiate Rowing
• Provide guidance, motivation and leadership development to student-athletes
• Travel to away competitions throughout the competitive collegiate season
• Organization of data and analytics
• Equipment management
• Develop and execute recruiting strategies
• Planning and conducting team practices
• Individual skill instruction
• Departmental collaboration
• Performance of administrative, academic and public relations duties
• Other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.

Benefits

• Generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off
• Competitive insurances and savings accounts
• Retirement benefits
• Badger gear & season tickets for Badger football, men's basketball and men's hockey, and/or the varsity sports pass.

What This Job Offers

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