Assistant Crew Coach - Temporary

Position Purpose

Responsible for assisting in the organization, development, and leadership of a highly competitive Division III Crew program in support of the mission and core values of Union College. The Men's & Women's Crew program is a member of NCAA Division III and the Liberty League. Union College sponsors 27 intercollegiate sports, 25 in Division III, with Men's and Women's Ice Hockey competing at Division I.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Coaching: Demonstrates effective teaching methods and possesses excellent leadership. Collaborates with the athletics trainer to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all participants.
• Recruitment: Assists in recruiting and retaining top prospective student athletes who are fully engaged in the mission of Union College. Collaborates with the head coach and admissions department to arrange on-campus visits for all prospective student-athletes and their families. Ensures compliance with all recruitment policies and procedures.
• Administration: Assists in aspects designated by the head coach of the Crew program adhering to NCAA, league, and department compliance. Helps in organization of recruiting, budgeting, scheduling. Helps with invoices, spring break planning, and gear orders.
• Student-Athlete Development: Assists in ensuring the academic success of student-athletes by collaborating with college stakeholders. Mentors student-athletes.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.), and stand, bend and stoop for extended periods of time
• Bachelor's degree
• Three years of coaching and/or rowing experience at the collegiate level
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends
• Must possess or obtain a valid New York State driver's license
• Thorough understanding of NCAA rules, policies and procedures
• A coaching philosophy compatible with a multi-classified liberal arts college with highly selective academic standards
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, including attention to detail
• Ability to exercise exceptional judgment, ensure strict confidentiality, and demonstrate outstanding professionalism in a range of situations
• Ability to support, contribute to, and strengthen a vibrant, culturally diverse, and inclusive learning community of students, alumni, faculty, and fellow professionals

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience competing at the college and/or international level
• Certification in lifeguarding, CPR, WSI, LGIT and CPO desired

Compensation

The expected hourly rate for this position is $20.00. Except for roles with a set rate of pay, the wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The stated hiring rate/range represents the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Location

Schenectady, NY