Assistant Coach, Rowing (Staff Wage)

Virginia AG; Charlottesville, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia’s rowing program is seeking an Assistant Coach to support the Women’s Rowing program and assist with daily operations, practice preparation, and athlete development.

Responsibilities include coaching from the launch, providing technical feedback, organizing video resources, and collaborating with the coaching staff. This wage position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and adaptability to a demanding schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Some experience coaching this sport at collegiate and/or professional level.
• Strong rowing knowledge and ability to coach and develop student-athletes.
• Flexible schedule including early mornings and weekends.
• Background checks and education verification will be conducted.

Responsibilities

• 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 UVA values.
• Support student-athlete safety during practices and other rowing activities.
• 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 data entry, training records, and other program documentation.
• Assist the full-time coaching staff with other program-related duties.

Skills

Coaching

Athlete development

Technical feedback

Communication

Team collaboration

Outdoors work

Schedule flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Video analysis software

Equipment management

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.