Assistant Coach, Rowing (Staff Wage)

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia's Department of Athletics is seeking an Assistant Coach to support the Women's Rowing program. This role focuses on coaching operations, athlete development, and daily program logistics to maintain UVA's competitive rowing environment.

You will assist with on-water practice launches, performance feedback, practice planning, equipment management, video organization, and records. A Bachelor's degree and prior coaching experience in collegiate rowing are preferred;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Some coaching experience at the collegiate or professional level.
• Strong technical knowledge of rowing and training practices.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate a coaching launch during on-the-water practices.
• Observe rowers and provide timely technical feedback.
• Identify and communicate corrections to rowing mechanics and synchronization.
• Promote a positive, demanding, and supportive training environment.
• Support student-athlete safety during practices and activities.
• Assist with preparation for daily practices and training sessions.
• Support equipment preparation, organization, and logistics.
• Assist with coaching launch operations and video management.
• Organize and maintain practice video and performance materials.
• Assist with data entry, training records, and program documentation.
• Support the full-time coaching staff with other duties as needed.

Skills

Rowing knowledge

Observation & Feedback

Team Collaboration

Communication Skills

Outdoor work

Flexible schedule

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The University of Virginia is a highly competitive Division I program committed to academic and athletic excellence. The Department of Athletics at the University of Virginia is currently seeking an Assistant Coach to support the Women's Rowing program.

The University of Virginia Rowing Program seeks a driven and enthusiastic individual to support the coaching staff in the development of student-athletes and the daily operation of the rowing program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Coaching and Athlete Development

• Operate a coaching launch during on-the-water practices.
• Observe student-athletes and crews from the launch and provide timely, constructive technical feedback.
• Identify and communicate technical corrections related to rowing mechanics, boat movement, rhythm, timing, and crew synchronization.
• Promote a positive, demanding, and supportive training environment consistent with the values of the University and rowing program.
• Support student-athlete safety during practices and other rowing activities.

Program and Administrative Support

• Assist with preparation for daily practices and training sessions.
• Support equipment preparation, organization, and logistics.
• Assist with rowing equipment and coaching launch operations as assigned.
• Organize and maintain practice video and other performance materials.
• Assist with data entry, training records, and other program documentation.
• Assist the full-time coaching staff with other program-related duties as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong technical knowledge of rowing and collegiate rowing training practices.
• Ability to effectively observe, analyze, and communicate rowing technique.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a full-time coaching staff.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to work a variable schedule, including early mornings and weekends.

This is a wage position which is not eligible for leave or other benefits and is limited to 1500 hours of work in a year. For more information, refer to the Wage Employment link: http://uvapolicy.virginia.edu/policy/HRM-029.

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. This position will also require an Education Verification.

Education: Bachelor's degree

Experience: Some experience in coaching this particular sport program at the collegiate and/or professional level.

Licensure: Relevant licensure or certification my be required dependent on position.

Physical demands

Work is performed in the process of coaching student-athletes within a sports program.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.