Assistant Coach, Women's Rowing

George Mason University; Chantilly (VA); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 78.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

George Mason University’s Intercollegiate Athletics department is seeking an Assistant Coach for Women’s Rowing to train and mentor student-athletes toward peak performance. You will work closely with the Head Coach on practice plans, strategy, safety, and program operations while ensuring adherence to NCAA and conference rules.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree or equivalent, competitive rowing experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to obtain CPR/AED First Aid

Formación

• Master’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Competitive collegiate rowing experience.
• Knowledge of NCAA, conference and Commonwealth rules.
• Valid driver’s license and GMU vehicle policy compliance.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 30 days.

Responsabilidades

• Teach and coach women's rowing to achieve peak competitive performance.
• Oversee safety and welfare of student-athletes.
• Assist Head Coach with program operations and recruiting strategy.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA, conference, and university rules.
• Coordinate with equipment, business operations, and academic services.

Conocimientos

Coaching experience

Program leadership

Diversity & inclusion

CPR/AED First Aid readiness

Educación

Master’s degree or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Department: Intercollegiate Athletics

Classification: Professional Faculty

Job Category: Administrative or Professional Faculty

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type: On Site Required

Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visasponsorship

Salary: Salary commensurate with education andexperience

Criminal Background Check: Yes

Motor Vehicle Records Check: Yes

Important Eligibility Requirement

Employees in this position are required to operate university vehicles in accordance with George Mason University Vehicle Use Policy 1411. Applicants must possess and maintain an active, valid driver’s license that satisfies university requirements. Final candidates are subject to a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) review, and successful completion of the review is a condition of employment. Minor or major driving violations may affect eligibility for employment. Applicants with prior driving infractions need to review the Eligibility & MVR Review Information (English / Spanish) before applying.

About the Department:

George Mason Athletics unites communities by developing championswith a mission to inspire and transform lives through the power ofsports. Mason Athletics serves 500 student-athletes in 22 NCAADivision I sports. We are a proud member of the Atlantic 10Conference with over 20 Conference Championships, NCAAChampionships in Women’s Soccer and Men’s Indoor Track, an NCAAappearance in Women’s Basketball, and an NCAA Final Four appearancewith Men’s Basketball, and over 30 individual National Champions.We are student-focused, education-centered, and committed toproviding transformational experiences for our student-athletes andstaff. Our five priorities are Student-Athlete Experience,Competition, Resources, Storytelling & Engagement, andChampionship Culture.

About the Position:

The Assistant Coach, Women's Rowing provides teaching, coaching andtechnical expertise needed to allow the student-athlete to competeat their highest competitive potential. Additionally, a primaryresponsibility of this position is to be cognitive to all coachingand/or teaching duties associated with the program. This includes,but is not limited to, the oversight and management of the safetyand well-being of those student athletes assigned to their coachingcare. In the absence of the Head Coach, the Assistant Coach isexpected to act on behalf of the Head Coach on any and all relatedprogram issues. The Assistant Coach assists the Head Coach in allaspects of a highly competitive Division I program.

Responsibilities:

Teaching and Coaching

• Utilizes sound teaching techniques in the conduct of gamepreparation and practice sessions;
• Assists in making strategic decisions in contestsituations;
• Effectively prepares and organizes pre-season, in-season, andpost-season conditioning programs and practice sessions;
• Oversees the strength and conditioning development of theathletes;
• Assists the Head Coach in the evaluation of thestudent-athlete; and
• Is aware and maintains a safe and healthy environment for thestudent- athletes.

Department, University, Conference, and NCAACompliance

• Abides by and promotes the aims, goals, and objectivesestablished by the Athletic Director and Head Coach;
• Abides by and promotes the policies, guidelines, rules,regulations, and criteria established by the Athletic Director andHead Coach for the student- athlete;
• Knows, understands, and assures that the student-athletes abideby all the University, Atlantic 10, and National CollegiateAthletic Association (NCAA) Rules and Regulations;
• Knows, understands, and abides by all University, A10, and NCAARules and Regulations;
• Is aware and abides by the rules of confidentiality (BuckleyAmendment);
• Understands and abides by proper procedures of due process indealing with the student-athlete and staff;
• Follows the administrative procedures established by theUniversity and written up in the Department Staff Handbook;and
• Assists the Head Coach in developing and implementing theoverall recruiting strategy to effectively recruit the beststudent-athlete within the admissions, financial and regulatoryconstraints established by the University, A10, and NCAA.

Acts as Liaison to

• Equipment office staff to order, monitor and control all teamequipment;
• Business Office and Coaches Support Assistant on programoperations, logistics, planning, and team travel; and
• Academic Services (study hall and tutoring).

Participates in fundraising efforts and special events

Performs other related duties as assigned by the Assistant VicePresident/Director of Intercollegiate Athletics or SportAdministrator

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree, or any combination of bachelor’s degree,training, certification and work experience that equates to an advanced degree;
• Competitive collegiate rowing experience;
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to adhere to NCAA,conference, and commonwealth rules and regulations;
• Ability to work with sensitive private student-athleteinformation;
• Ability to work with diverse populations;
• Valid driver's license: must currently possess an appropriate,active, valid motor vehicle operator’s license that meets all ofGMU’s requirements for operating state vehicles and equipment underMason’s Vehicle Use Policy 1411https://universitypolicy.gmu.edu/policies/vehicle-use/. The Officeof Risk Management reserves the right to review the driver’slicenses and Motor Vehicle Reports (MVRs) of all candidatesselected with employment contingent upon a favorable review;and
• Completed and active CPR/AED and First Aid certification or the ability to obtain such within 30 days of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in related field;
• Two or more years demonstrated experience coaching or assistingat the high school and/or collegiate level;
• Demonstrated ability to fundraise; and
• Demonstrated ability to recruit on- and off-campus rowers.

Posting Open Date: October 23, 2026

For Full Consideration, Apply by: November 6, 2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Mason Ad Statement

George Mason University is a nationally ranked R1 research university committed to creating a more just, free, and prosperous world. With 40,000 enrolled students, George Mason is the largest and most diverse public research university in Virginia, offering degree programs at the master's, doctoral, and professional level,along with certificates and credentials.

George Mason fosters an All Together Different environment for students, faculty, and staff, driven by our core beliefs. Webelieve in inclusivity over exclusivity; we believe in advancingour mission by being willing to take risks, not avoiding them; andwe believe our best work is possible when we apply our diversity oforigin, identity, circumstance, and thought.

Equity Statement

George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexualorientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.

Campus Safety Information

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