Assistant Coach, Women's Rowing

About the role

The assistant coach position provides a key leadership role and supports the overall management and development of Penn's women's rowing program.

Responsibilities

• Coach and instruct student-athletes in sport-specific skills, training techniques, and strategies through preparation, practice, and competition, providing guidance in both group and individual settings.
• Recruit national-caliber student-athletes by identifying, evaluating, and vetting prospects, coordinating communications and visits, and collaborating with admissions and financial aid to support enrollment of top academic and athletic talent.
• Collaborate with departmental staff to support operations, ensure compliance with NCAA, Ivy League, and University policies, and assist with travel planning, paperwork, and other administrative duties.
• Serve as a role model and advisor, providing support to student-athletes and connecting them with resources within and beyond Penn Athletics as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree and 3 years to 5 years of experience coaching crew, preferably at the collegiate level required.
• The ability to motivate recruits, student-athletes, and alumni to support the program enthusiastically.
• Working knowledge and compliance of NCAA/Ivy League policies and procedures.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel with the team or when recruiting as required.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Job Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Division of Recreation & Intercollegiate Athletics

Pay Range

$49,349.00 - $65,000.00 Annual Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job’s level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.