Description
Position Summary: 

Reporting to the Head Men’s Crew Coach, the Assistant Coach assists in developing a Division I competitive Men’s Crew program. The primary function of the Assistant Coach will be to teach student-athletes the sport of Men’s Crew. The Assistant Coach will evaluate and recruit qualified student-athletes to Temple University; whose athletic skills would allow the program to be highly competitive, and whose academic abilities make such student-athletes excellent candidates for a meaningful academic experience and graduation from Temple University.

The Assistant Men’s Crew Coach supports the Head Coach by providing leadership and integrity to the program set forth by the Head Coach which includes, but is not limited to: creating, planning, organizing, motivating, communicating, and controlling aspects relative to recruiting, practices, competitions, student-athletes, volunteer coaches and related booster clubs. The Assistant Men’s Crew Coach is expected to conduct themselves in a manner representative of the University, the Department, and the sport both on and off the field of competition. The Assistant Men’s Crew Coach is expected to be knowledgeable about and comply with NCAA regulatory policy governing their sport as well as NCAA and conference policies governing recruiting, eligibility, ethical standards, playing seasons, and extra benefits. Evidence of the Assistant Men’s Crew Coach's knowledge of rules and policy will be in the Departmental expectation that the Assistant Men’s Crew Coach successfully complete the annually administered NCAA Coaches Exam. The Assistant Men’s Crew Coach performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree and at least two years of previous crew experience as a collegiate coach and/or collegiate student-athlete. Experience administering Division I NCAA rules. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Skills & Abilities:

*Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office Software including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

*Ability to assist with budgeting, scheduling, meal planning, coaching, recruiting, scouting, and purchasing and caring for equipment.

*Ability to implement policies and guidelines for all Men’s Crew personnel and student-athletes.

*Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication and organizational skills.

*Demonstrated problem-solving, strong leadership, and team-building skills.

*Demonstrated ability to handle and prioritize diverse tasks in a fast-paced environment.

*Must be able to work a highly variable schedule including nights and weekends.

*Strong integrity and character who shares a commitment to knowing and complying with NCAA, Conference, and University rules.

*Possess a valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Preferred:

*NCAA Division I experience.

*Demonstrated experience developing and allocating a budget.

*Demonstrated experience fundraising towards the achievement of program goals.

This position requires a background check.

Temple University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.

Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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Primary Location: Pennsylvania-Philadelphia-Main Campus-1300 Cecil B. Moore
Job: Staff
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Employee Status: Regular