Head Men's Rowing Coach

About the role

The Head Men’s Rowing Coach is responsible for all administrative and organizational aspects of the IRA Division I Men’s Rowing Program within the mission of the University and its philosophy of Intercollegiate Athletics.

Responsibilities

• Direct involvement with all administrative and organizational aspects of an IRA Division I program under the supervision of the Associate AD.
• Supervision of assistant coaches with delegated responsibilities for the overall maintenance of the program.
• Supervision of all student athletes in a coordinated and planned program of practices and competition, with a concern for the players’ health and welfare, physical and psychological preparation.
• Direct on-water coaching responsibilities.
• Responsible for the development and improvement of rowing technique.
• Work with individual rowers on ergs when requested and appropriate.
• Responsible for the organization of the USD Boathouse and for the safe handling of all equipment, including shells and launches.
• In cooperation with the Associate AD for Compliance and Associate AD for Academics, uphold all University academic policies and assist, when appropriate, in counseling student-athletes relative to academic success, progress and eligibility.
• Enforce University and athletic department policies and regulations in regard to the use/abuse of alcohol and drugs by team members.
• Foster and maintain positive student body and faculty relations with student athletes.
• Recommend to the Director of Athletics, an annual budget for the program and operate within the approved budget.
• Work with the Assistant Athletic Director for Equipment Services to purchase uniforms, supplies and equipment as approved by the Sport Supervisor and Director of Athletics.
• Prepare and organize a representative schedule for approval by the Director of Athletics.
• Consideration should be given to the academic life of student-athletes, i.e. missed class time, examination periods and other factors that would adversely affect their academic success.
• Participation in public relations, promotion and fund-raising activities as conducted by the University and/or department.
• Maintain professional growth through attending meetings, coaches clinics, workshops, etc.
• Assist in the organization of any team and/or department awards presentations to student-athletes.
• Establish and maintain positive relations with the media.
• Responsible for the selection and training of all volunteer coaches.
• Responsibility for recruiting academically and athletically qualified student-athletes for admission to the University with adherence to admissions and athletic department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of and adherence to all University, IRA and Conference Rules and Regulations, Policies and Procedures with special attention to recruiting, eligibility, admissions and financial aid.
• Responsible for all men’s rowing on-campus official visits.
• Responsible for the recruitment and maintenance of a roster size between 45 and 55 “walk on” athletes to achieve the team size requirements for meeting the Gender Equity recommendations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• At least 5 years of related experience, which could include a combination of college or high school coaching, United States Team coaching or certified rowing club experience.
• Masters degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to recruit and develop student athletes academically and athletically.
• Possess good communication and organizational skills.
• Understanding of IRA, Conference and USD rules and regulations and academic expectation of the University.

Skills

• Ability to recruit and develop student athletes academically and athletically.
• Possess good communication and organizational skills.
• Understanding of IRA, Conference and USD rules and regulations and academic expectation of the University.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement contribution given to you by the University
• Access to on-campus Fitness Centers

Pay

$7,916.67 - 8,750 per month

Schedule

40 hours per week