Assistant Coach - Rowing

Clemson University; Clemson (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemson University is seeking an Assistant Coach for Rowing to coach and develop student-athletes and assist in recruiting efforts. The role requires collaboration with the Head Coach and Compliance Services, including travel for prospective student-athlete recruitment.

The position emphasizes coaching sessions, race planning, and compliance with sports medicine policies, with additional duties supporting team operations and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.

Responsibilities

• Recruiting: Identify and recruit student-athletes academically and athletically capable for Clemson.
• Coaching: Lead practice sessions, teach fundamentals and race strategies.
• Leadership support: Assist with team travel logistics and game management.
• Community engagement: Liaise on community service and career development activities.

Skills

Recruiting

Coaching

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Assistant Coach - Rowing

Full Time

JR-10010

JOB SUMMARY

• Teaches and coaches current student-athletes and recruits prospective student-athletes in the sport of Rowing.
• Assists the Head Coach in the management of the overall program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES

• 15% - Recruiting:
  • Recruiting Identifies and recruits quality student athletes who have a reasonable opportunity for success both academically and athletically at Clemson.
  • Works with Recruiting Coordinator to assist in recruiting needs.
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally to attend practices and competitions of prospective student athletes.
  • Develops and maintains relationships with high school and club coaches.
  • Maintains well developed organizational and interpersonal skills.
  • Collaborates with the Head Coach and Compliance Services with respect to recruiting evaluations communications and travel.
  • Submits appropriate pre and post OV paperwork.
• 60% - Coaching:
  • Coaches practice sessions workouts and regattas.
  • Teaches student athletes the fundamentals and strategies required to compete at the highest level of intercollegiate athletics.
  • Teaches student athletes the rules of competition.
  • Teaches student athletes to safely compete and ensures compliance with sports medicine policies.
  • Instructs student athletes regarding team concepts.
  • Attends preparatory meetings and assists in designing and developing practice and race plans.
  • Stays abreast of sport techniques strategies rules and skills.
  • Works directly with student athletes.
  • Effectively communicates strategies objectives techniques and concepts to team members.
  • Performs other necessary instructional and coaching duties.
  • Meets with student athletes to discuss goals performance school video review etc.
• 5% - Leadership Support:
  • Assists the Director of Ops in team travel logistics and Home Game management.
• 20% - Community Service Engagement and Career Development:
  • Community Service Engagement and Career Development Liaison.
  • Coordinates with the Athletic Department and team on different community service projects.
  • Promotes the attendance and engagement of different events throughout the year.
  • Acts as a Liaison with the Athletics Department on career resources, internship opportunities, etc.

JOB CODE

UH15

EMPLOYEE TYPE

Time-Limited (TLP) Staff

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree

RESPONSIBILIES

JOB KNOWLEDGE

Comprehensive knowledge of theories, concepts and practices and ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Not responsible for supervising employees.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES

No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder): 5%
• Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period: 100%
• Recognize or inspect visually: 5%
• Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself: 5%
• Move, transport, raise or lower 50 lbs or more: 55%
• Move, transport, raise or lower 30lbs or less: 5%
• Walk or move about: 5%
• Stand for Prolonged Period: 100%

WORKING CONDITIONS

WORK SCHEDULE

Standard Hours

40

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

Expected Salary Range

-

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

JOB LOCATION

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Open until filled.

MILITARY AND VETERAN

Military Equivalency

Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

Veteran Preference

South Carolina provides employment preference to eligible veterans for qualifying full-time permanent positions. To be considered, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications, have been discharged under honorable conditions, and indicate their veteran status in the application by uploading a DD-214 for confidential review. A request for Veteran Preference can be made via the application process. Please contact [e-mail] with any questions or issues.

CLOSING STATEMENT

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.