Assistant Coach

Department:

Rowing

Location:

Belknap Campus

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Affiliate

Job Req ID:

R108826

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree and one (1) year of coaching experience with a collegiate rowing program or four (4) years of NCAA Division I Rowing experience. Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations. Possess a valid driver’s license with the ability to be insured by University of Louisville. Ability and willingness to work in extreme weather conditions (heat, rain, cold).

Position Description:

The Assistant Rowing Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in the overall coordination and execution of the University’s NCAA Division I Women’s Rowing program, including identifying and recruiting qualified student-athletes, practice and race preparation, coaching, and promoting an atmosphere of compliance within the program.

Position reports directly to the Head Rowing Coach.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coaching: Develop skills of student-athletes, assist in preparing practice plans, implement practice plan, review and break down video and data.

• Organize, prepare, and conduct individual and team practice sessions to train and prepare for competition and instruct student-athletes in techniques of the sport.

• Identify, evaluate, and recruit prospective student-athletes.

• Promote a culture supportive to student-athletes post graduate goals.

• Promote an atmosphere of compliance within the program through strict adherence to NCAA, ACC, and university rules and regulations through monitoring of program activities, active involvement, and commitment to continuous rules education, timely submission of compliance-related documents, and immediate reporting of any knowledge of potential rules violations involving self or others.

• Interaction with Rowing boosters and booster club members

• Community outreach with players and other coaches. 

• Other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• NCAA Division I Rowing coaching experience

• Strong understanding of athlete conditioning and maintenance

• Experience with rowing-specific data collection modalities.

• Working knowledge of recruiting and video software

• Highly motivated self-starter

• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.

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Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 2315 South First Street Walk, Room 02C - Louisville, Kentucky 40292.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at [email protected] or by phone 502-852-6258.