Assistant Coach - Women's Rowing

Connecticut College is committed to fair and competitive compensation. The final offer will reflect the candidate’s experience, education, and the institution’s pay structure to ensure internal equity.

About the Role

The Assistant Coach supports the Head Coach in all sport-related duties and reports to the Director of Athletics and Chair of Physical Education/Associate Athletic Director for administrative responsibilities. This role is responsible for supporting the women’s rowing programs in alignment with College, departmental, conference NESCAC, and NCAA Division III standards and policies.

Responsibilities

General Duties and Responsibilities (75%)

• Assist in conducting a program that aligns with the mission and philosophy of Connecticut College, the department, NESCAC, and NCAA Division III.
• Prepare student-athletes for competition by planning for and conducting a regular schedule of fitness training, sport skill practices, scouting, and competitions within NESCAC and NCAA regulations.
• Conduct oneself with the highest ethical and moral standards in regard to behavior on campus and in relationships with student-athletes and members of the campus community.
• Plan and execute dynamic warm-ups and cool-downs, practices, and competitive events.
• Maintain the highest ethical and professional standards in interactions with student-athletes and the campus community.
• Ensure a safe environment for all practices, competitions, and team travel.
• Comply with all applicable rules and policies (College, department, NESCAC, NCAA).
• Support fundraising initiatives by engaging alumni and parents.
• Oversee and manage team social media and marketing efforts.
• In partnership with admissions, the head coach, and in consultation with the athletic director, conduct an effective student-athlete recruitment program within NESCAC and NCAA rules to ensure annual recruiting goals and target rosters are met each year to meet “competitive success goals.”
• Communicate often with the Sports Medicine and Strength & Conditioning staff about injured team members and coordinate treatment and rehabilitation as needed.
• Monitor and support student-athlete academic progress and overall well-being.
• Assist with individual meetings with student-athletes for performance and development.
• Maintain strong relationships with team alumni and families.
• Collaborate with Admissions and the Head Coach to meet annual roster goals through a compliant recruitment strategy to meet department competitive goals.
• Communicate with Sports Medicine and Strength & Conditioning staff regarding injury treatment and rehabilitation.
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends during the season and for recruitment.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and be able to drive a 15-passenger vehicle.
• Foster a team culture that embraces diversity, equity, inclusion, and allyship.

Administrative Duties (25%)

• Serve in administrative roles as assigned by the Athletic Directors.
• Provide event support for major athletic events including the Silfen Track & Field Invitational, and NESCAC or NCAA championships, as needed.
• Additional administrative responsibilities may be assigned based on departmental needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 1-3 years of collegiate playing and/or coaching experience.
• Individual must possess the skills and abilities or be able to teach and demonstrate all aspects of the sport they are coaching.
• The candidate must be able to work independently and have the ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Individuals must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
• Experience recruiting at the college level is preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Benefits

• Full benefits eligible.
• Qualifies for relocation reimbursement.
• 10 PTO days per academic year (must be used during non-holiday winter or spring breaks for fall & spring coaches; during the designated two-week spring break period for winter coaches).
• Compensatory time may be taken during the following week if traveling for competition over a weekend (with Head Coach approval).

Pay

Salary Range: $43,888

Schedule

• 37.5 hours per week.
• 44 weeks per year.
• On-campus position; remote work not permitted for full-time assistant coaches.
• Must maintain an updated Google Calendar reflecting all practices, competitions, recruiting, vacations, and PTO, shared with all athletic directors.
• All sick days, PTO, vacation, and Presidential Award days must be recorded in the DayForce timesheet system.

Additional Information

• As a full-time Assistant Coach and Connecticut College employee, you are a mandated reporter. All concerns must be reported to the Athletic Directors or appropriate college authorities.
• Driving is required for this role.
• Thorough applicant credentialing will be conducted on the selected candidate, including criminal records check, DMV check, and depending on the position, psychological exam and pre-placement physical.