The Part-time Assistant Coach, Men’s & Women’s Rowing supports Stetson University by helping our students grow, creating relationships that strengthen our alumni base, ensuring our financial strength, and recruiting incredible new Hatters. Serving as a member of the Rowing Teams, the Part-time Assistant Coach, Men’s & Women’s Rowing will assist in the daily execution of the Men’s & Women’s Rowing teams, including but not limited to, developing and implementing training and technical systems, daily practice and evaluation systems, the academic and athletic development of student-athletes, identifying and recruiting student-athletes that will grow the program, engagement with alumni, and fundraising efforts.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaches, coaches, mentors, and inspires novice and varsity student-athletes.
Assists with current recruiting strategy that leads to the identification and recruitment of student-athletes who contribute to the growth of the program, can compete successfully at the NCAA Division I level and can succeed academically and graduate.
Assists with all administrative duties of the program including alumni relations, scheduling, special events planning, regatta planning, recruiting and team travel.
Attends all competitions and practices unless directed to other tasks by the head coach or program staff.
Teaches student-athletes proper skills and skill development in their sport.
Meets regularly with program staff or Head Coach to ensure clear understanding and dialogue of all aspects of the program.
Prepares travel logistics for Men’s and Women’s Rowing under the guidance of full-time staff.
Assists in the development of safe and productive practices and races.
Assists with all administrative duties of the program including alumni relations, scheduling, special events planning, regatta planning, recruiting and team travel, etc.
Other duties as assigned by program staff, Head Coach or Senior Administrator.
Required Skills
Ability to collaborate and maintain positive professional relationships with student-athletes, families, staff, and alumni.
Demonstrates self-direction and motivation with the ability to work independently and work under pressure.
Strong administrative skills including the ability to prioritize, organize, and budget.
Ability to handle a fast-paced work environment and make quick decisions with safety in mind.
Knowledge and commitment to University, Conference, and NCAA regulations
Ability to successfully pass the NCAA recruiting requirements.
Support the University’s Mission and Values (https://www.stetson.edu/other/about/mission-and-values.php) in their role.
Required Experience
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
A minimum of two years of rowing experience.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record as determined by the University’s auto insurance carrier.
Ideal Candidate Qualifications:
Rowing experience with an intercollegiate varsity rowing program and/or national rowing team
Demonstrated recruiting success at the collegiate or club-level rowing program.
A minimum of one-year coaching experience at an NCAA intercollegiate rowing program, or two years as a head coach with a competitive club level team.
US Rowing Level I.
Salary Grade: 5