Assistant Coach, Women's Rowing

Cooperative Education; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooperative Education in Fairfax, VA, seeks an Assistant Coach, Women's Rowing to coach and support student-athletes at the highest competitive level within a Division I program. The role includes teaching, safety oversight, assisting head coach, and ensuring compliance with NCAA and conference rules.

A master’s degree or equivalent, rowing experience, and a valid driver’s license are required; CPR/AED and First Aid certification or the ability to obtain within 30 days are preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Competitive collegiate rowing experience.
• Knowledge of NCAA and conference rules and regulations.
• Ability to work with sensitive private student-athlete information.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.
• Valid driver’s license and GMU Vehicle Use Policy 1411 compliance.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes sound teaching techniques in game prep and practice sessions.
• Assists in strategic decisions during contests.
• Organizes pre-season, in-season, and post-season conditioning programs and practices.
• Oversees athletes' strength and conditioning development.
• Assists in evaluating student-athletes and maintaining a safe environment.
• Adheres to university, conference, and NCAA rules and policies.

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent

Two or more years of coaching experience

Fundraising ability

Recruiting experience

Job description

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 visa sponsorship

Salary:Salary commensurate with education and experience

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 champions with a mission to inspire and transform lives through the power of sports. Mason Athletics serves 500 student-athletes in 22 NCAA Division I sports. We are a proud member of the Atlantic 10 Conference with over 20 Conference Championships, NCAA Championships in Women’s Soccer and Men’s Indoor Track, an NCAA appearance in Women’s Basketball, and an NCAA Final Four appearance with Men’s Basketball, and over 30 individual National Champions. We are student-focused, education-centered, and committed to providing transformational experiences for our student-athletes and staff. Our five priorities are Student-Athlete Experience, Competition, Resources, Storytelling & Engagement, and Championship Culture.

About the Position:

The Assistant Coach, Women's Rowing provides teaching, coaching and technical expertise needed to allow the student-athlete to compete at their highest competitive potential. Additionally, a primary responsibility of this position is to be cognitive to all coaching and/or teaching duties associated with the program. This includes, but is not limited to, the oversight and management of the safety and well-being of those student athletes assigned to their coaching care. In the absence of the Head Coach, the Assistant Coach is expected to act on behalf of the Head Coach on any and all related program issues. The Assistant Coach assists the Head Coach in all aspects of a highly competitive Division I program.

Responsibilities:

Teaching and Coaching

• Utilizes sound teaching techniques in the conduct of game preparation and practice sessions;
• Assists in making strategic decisions in contest situations;
• Effectively prepares and organizes pre-season, in-season, and post-season conditioning programs and practice sessions;
• Oversees the strength and conditioning development of the athletes;
• Assists the Head Coach in the evaluation of the student-athlete; and
• Is aware and maintains a safe and healthy environment for the student- athletes.

Department, University, Conference, and NCAA Compliance

• Abides by and promotes the aims, goals, and objectives established by the Athletic Director and Head Coach;
• Abides by and promotes the policies, guidelines, rules, regulations, and criteria established by the Athletic Director and Head Coach for the student- athlete;
• Knows, understands, and assures that the student-athletes abide by all the University, Atlantic 10, and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Rules and Regulations;
• Knows, understands, and abides by all University, A10, and NCAA Rules and Regulations;
• Is aware and abides by the rules of confidentiality (Buckley Amendment);
• Understands and abides by proper procedures of due process in dealing with the student-athlete and staff;
• Follows the administrative procedures established by the University and written up in the Department Staff Handbook; and
• Assists the Head Coach in developing and implementing the overall recruiting strategy to effectively recruit the best student-athlete within the admissions, financial and regulatory constraints established by the University, A10, and NCAA.

Acts as Liaison to

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

Participates in fundraising efforts and special events

Participates in fundraising efforts and special events

Performs other related duties as assigned by the Assistant Vice President/Director of Intercollegiate Athletics or Sport Administrator

Performs other related duties as assigned by the Assistant Vice President/Director of Intercollegiate Athletics or Sport Administrator

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-athlete information;
• 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 of GMU’s requirements for operating state vehicles and equipment under Mason’s Vehicle Use Policy 1411 https://universitypolicy.gmu.edu/policies/vehicle-use/. The Office of Risk Management reserves the right to review the driver’s licenses and Motor Vehicle Reports (MVRs) of all candidates selected 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 assisting at 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