Assistant Coach, Women's Rowing

College of the Holy Cross; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The College of the Holy Cross seeks an Assistant Crew Coach to support all facets of the rowing program on campus in Worcester, MA. The role emphasizes instructional leadership for student-athletes, compliance with NCAA rules, and collaborative program development.

Responsibilities include technical coaching, video analysis, and contributing to recruitment and administrative tasks. The position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and adherence to college and conference guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Prior coaching experience is preferred, ideally at the Division I level.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Computer and video editing skills are strongly encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to student-athletes on rules, fundamentals, skill attainment, techniques and safe performance.
• Educate on NCAA requirements and assess comprehension of skills and rules.
• Prepare team for competition and practice; tailor instruction to individuals and groups.
• Recruiting and administrative duties as assigned, including goals, records, communications, and fundraising.

Skills

Coaching experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Video editing skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Video editing software

Job description

At Holy Cross, we are focused on creating a world-class workforce by attracting and retaining employees dedicated to fostering a culture of professionalism, pride, mutual trust, and respect—one that values appreciation and recognition, empowering each of us to flourish both individually and collectively. We seek candidates who are inspired by our mission and values, and who are eager to make a meaningful difference on our campus. Learn more about Life at Holy Cross here.

Assist Head Coach with all facets of the crew program, primarily by: instructing student-athletes on skills and techniques, educating on rules and NCAA requirements, assessing comprehension of skills, techniques and rules and providing additional instruction as appropriate, and preparing team for competition and practice. Assistant coach must perform duties in compliance with all College, Patriot League, and NCAA rules and regulations.

Job Description Major Areas of Responsibility

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide individual and team instruction to student-athletes on: rules & fundamentals skill attainment techniques and methods required to demonstrate satisfactory performance in a safe manner team concepts
• Provide individualized coaching/tutoring/mentoring to student-athletes, including preparatory work that includes: assessing student‑athlete skill attainment demonstrated during practice, competition, and in films of both practice and competition reviewing video of opponent performance and subsequently designing individualized and team instruction for Holy Cross student‑athletes determining specific daily practice activities that will be conducted by student‑athletes developing instruction for individual student‑athletes and specific team needs determining pre‑competition activities that will be conducted during days of competition attending workshops and training sessions for the purpose of researching methods to provide student‑athletes with training and instruction on: rules, fundamentals, team concepts, physical health, safety, skill attainment, conference rules and regulations
• Attend workshops and training sessions for the purpose of researching methods to provide student‑athletes with training and instruction on: rules, fundamentals, team concepts, physical health, safety, skill attainment, conference rules and regulations

Secondary responsibilities

• Recruiting: identifying talented, academically qualified prospective student-athletes
• Administrative duties as assigned, including, but not limited to:
  • collaborating with coach to develop annual goals for the program
  • maintaining records effectively communicating with coaches, prospects and parents
  • tracking academic progress and providing counseling as appropriate
  • assisting with fundraising, marketing and promotional activities administering sport camps as directed by head coach and/or Athletics Administration

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Prior experience instructing and coaching, preferably at the Division I level
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills required
• Computer and video editing skills strongly encouraged

The salary range for this position is $45,000 - $50,000.

Weekly Hours: 40

Additional Information

To review our generous benefits options, please review our detailed information here or check out our Benefits at a Glance. The College also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the hiring process in compliance with law. Please contact Human Resources for questions or to request an accommodation via email at [e-mail], or by calling 508-793-3391. The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity in the workplace.

Founded in 1843 in Worcester, Massachusetts, the College of the Holy Cross is among the nation's leading liberal arts institutions. A highly selective, four‑year, exclusively undergraduate college of 3,200 students, Holy Cross is renowned for offering a rigorous, personalized education in the Jesuit, Catholic tradition. Holy Cross highly values the unique skills, perspective, talents and passion that each employee contributes to its learning community. To work at The College is to accept an invitation to participate in the growth and development of all campus members, students, faculty and staff. The College's commitment to diversity is an important feature of the Holy Cross education. Informed by the presence of diverse interpretations of the human experience, Holy Cross is building a community marked by freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support our values of justice and inclusiveness and encourage all to apply. For the third year in a row, Holy Cross is honored to be a WorkWell winner and a Top 100 Healthiest Employer in America! Learn more about life at Holy Cross on our LinkedIn Life page or view our website to explore our generous benefit offerings.