Assistant Coach - Men's Rowing

Holy Cross; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Holy Cross in Worcester, MA is seeking an Assistant Coach for Men's Rowing to support the head coach across all facets of the program. You will instruct student-athletes, assess skill attainment, and help prepare the team for competition in accordance with NCAA rules and Holy Cross policies.

The role emphasizes individualized coaching, video review, and collaboration with staff on practice planning, recruiting, and program development. A bachelor’s degree and coaching experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Prior experience instructing and coaching, preferably at the Division I level.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills required.
• Computer and video editing skills strongly encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and team instruction on rules, fundamentals, skills and techniques.
• Assess student-athlete skill attainment during practice, competition and film review.
• Review opponent film and design targeted instruction for Holy Cross players.
• Plan daily practice activities and pre-competition routines; coordinate with head coach and staff.
• Participate in recruiting, administrative duties, and program development activities.

Skills

Coaching

Communication

Organization

NCAA rules knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Video editing

Computer skills

Job description

Assistant Coach - Men's Rowing# Careers## Assistant Coach - Men's RowingApply: Not Eligible for Hybrid Work: Worcester, MA: Full time: Posted 5 Days Ago: JREQ-000883At Holy Cross, we are focused on creating a world-class workforce by attracting and retaining employees dedicated to fostering a culture of professionalism, pride, mutual trust, and respect—one that values appreciation and recognition, empowering each of us to flourish both individually and collectively. We seek candidates who are inspired by our mission and values, and who are eager to make a meaningful difference on our campus. Learn more about Life at Holy Cross here.Assist Head Coach with all facets of the rowing program, primarily by: instructing student-athletes on skills and techniques, educating on rules and NCAA requirements, assessing comprehension of skills, techniques and rules and providing additional instruction as appropriate, and preparing team for competition and practice. Assistant coach must perform duties in compliance with all College, Patriot League, and NCAA rules and regulations.**Job Description****Major Areas of Responsibility**Primary Responsibilities:* Provide individual and team instruction to student-athletes on:* rules & fundamentals* skill attainment* techniques and methods required to demonstrate satisfactory performance in a safe manner* team concepts* Provide individualized coaching/tutoring/mentoring to student-athletes, including preparatory work that includes:* assessing student-athlete skill attainment demonstrated during practice, competition, and in films of both practice and competition* reviewing video of opponent performance and subsequently designing individualized and team instruction for Holy Cross student-athletes* determining specific daily practice activities that will be conducted by student-athletes* developing instruction for individual student-athletes and specific team needs* determining pre-competition activities that will be conducted during days of competition* attending workshops and training sessions for the purpose of researching methods to provide student-athletes with training and instruction on: rules, fundamentals, team concepts, physical health, safety, skill attainment, conference rules and regulations Secondary responsibilities:Recruiting:* identifying talented, academically qualified prospective student-athletesAdministrative duties as assigned, including, but not limited to::* collaborating with coach to develop annual goals for the program* maintaining records* effectively communicating with coaches, prospects and parents* tracking academic progress and providing counseling as appropriate* assisting with fundraising, marketing and promotional activities* administering sport camps as directed by head coach and/or Athletics Administration**Minimum Qualifications*** Bachelor’s degree required* Prior experience instructing and coaching, preferably at the Division I level* Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations* Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills required* Computer and video editing skills strongly encouraged The salary range for this position is 52,000 - 60,000.**Weekly Hours:**40**Annual Work Schedule:** **Application Instructions**An updated resume and cover letter are required as a part of your internal application. In your cover letter, please reflect on how your professional and personal values align with the Mission of the College of the Holy Cross to form individuals of integrity and purpose who are committed to the flourishing of all.**Additional Information**To review our generous benefits options, please review our detailed information here or check out our Benefits at a Glance. The College also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the hiring process in compliance with law. Please contact Human Resources for questions or to request an accommodation via email at [e-mail], or by calling 508-793-3391. The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity in the workplace. The College does not provide immigration sponsorship for staff positions. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.