Assistant Coach - Rowing

CLEMU Clemson University; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemson University in Clemson, SC is seeking a Rowing Coach to teach and coach current student-athletes, recruit prospective student-athletes, and assist in program management. The role includes travel for practices and competitions and collaboration with staff to ensure compliance and success.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree with demonstrated coaching and recruiting experience and strong organizational skills, plus ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is required.
• Experience coaching and recruiting student-athletes.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally for events.

Responsibilities

• Coach practice sessions, workouts and regattas.
• Teach fundamentals and race strategies for intercollegiate rowing.
• Ensure safety and compliance with sports medicine policies.
• Attend preparatory meetings and help design race plans.
• Recruit prospective student-athletes and maintain relationships with high school/club coaches.
• Collaborate with Head Coach and Compliance on recruiting evaluations and travel.

Skills

Recruiting

Coaching

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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 as 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

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

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.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL

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.

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.

One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University attracts and powerfully unites students, faculty and staff whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others. Clemson has recently been named a top 25 public college in the country by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running. Through our research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond.