Job location: Coral Gables, FL

Employment Type: Full-time
Posted data: 2019-05-16
Req: R100032099
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The Assistant Coach, Women's Rowing will be responsible for assisting the Head Coach in the overall development and implementation of the Women's Rowing program.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Recruiting

• Assist in both on-campus and off-campus recruiting, including: scout and evaluate prospective student athletes – domestically and internationally
• Maintaining contact with prospective students-rowers as assigned
• Traveling to competitions and recruiting events to identify and evaluate prospective student-rowers
• Plan and coordinate official and unofficial visits for prospective student athletes
• Work directly with the Head Coach to plan and coordinate scholarship money allocations
• Maintaining up-to-date records regarding individual recruiting
• Strict adherence to all department, university, ACC, and NCAA compliance rules

Coaching

• Assist the Head Coach at all practices and competitions;
• Direct one or more division area(s) (i.e. 3V, novice), as assigned, including:
• Schedule, plan, and implement practices
• Coordinate with training room staff for athlete’s injury treatment and prevention
• Coordinate with strength and conditioning staff for students strength program
• Coordinate with compliance staff for students’ compliance with Departmental, Institutional, Conference, and NCAA rules
• Communicate with students in matters relating to the rowing program
• Support and implement the Head Coach’s philosophy

Administration

• Assist with program travel operations as needed
• Assist with program business operations as needed including, but not limited to:
• Budget maintenance
• Purchasing
• Liaising with the Equipment Office regarding apparel
• General clerical duties
• activities in compliance with Departmental, Institutional, Conference, and NCAA policies

Rules Compliance

• Maintain knowledge of, and compliance with, NCAA, Atlantic Coast Conference, and University of Miami policies and procedures

Miscellaneous

• Additional duties as assigned by the Head Coach
• Represent the University of Miami, the Department of Athletics, and the Rowing Program in a professional and ethical manner

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree and one year coaching experience, preferably at the collegiate level and/or national team level. Previous recruiting experience preferred.  Strong commitment to working within the NCAA Rules and guidelines and a commitment to the academic goals of the University of Miami. The candidate must have strong organizational, communication and public relations skills. Preferred Qualifications: Top level collegiate, club or international rowing or coxing experience.

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

30