Assistant Rowing Coach

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Tuition Coverage

Retirement Contributions

Personal Leave

Job summary

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, FL is seeking an assistant rowing coach to support the head coach in coaching, teaching, and recruiting duties, with responsibilities for practice and race-day activities. This role includes coordinating travel logistics and academic monitoring for student-athletes.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and 1–3 years of related experience, and will participate in fundraising and scholarship activities to support the rowing program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1 - 3 years of work related experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to rowing student-athletes on fundamentals and strategies of rowing and racing.
• Assist in recruiting/retaining highly skilled student-athletes; design and execute novice/walk-on programs.
• Support NCAA Life in the Balance platform and its six ideals: balance, learning, resourcefulness, sportsmanship, passion, service.
• Assist with lodging/meals/transportation for team travel; trailer driving/boat transportation experience.
• Monitor the academic progress of rowing team members.
• Maintain and manage team equipment.
• Assist in securing donations, sponsorships, and volunteer opportunities for rowing program.
• Arrange lodging and meals for team trips; assume head coach duties in their absence.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Description

The assistant rowing coach supports the head coach and is responsible for a variety of coaching, teaching and recruiting issues, along with practice and race-day related functions as assigned by the head coach.

Duties

• Provide instruction to rowing student-athletes on the fundamentals and strategies of rowing and racing. Understand and follow USRowing and racing guidelines
• Assist in recruiting/retaining highly skilled student-athletes; Design and execute effective novice/walk-on programs.
• Actively support and promote the NCAA’s Life in the Balance strategic positioning platform, embracing the six ideals of leaning, balance, resourcefulness, sportsmanship passion and service.
• Assist with arranging lodging/meals/transportation for team travel; trailer driving/boat transportation experience.
• Assist in monitoring the academic progress of all rowing team members.
• Maintain and manage team equipment.
• Assist in securing donations, sponsorships, and volunteer opportunities in support of the rowing program.
• Assist with arranging for lodging and meals for team trips.
• Assume duties of the head coach in his/her absence.
• Other duties as assigned

The violation of NCAA and Sunshine State Conference rules is prohibited and may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

About Us

For over 100 years, Embry-Riddle has been the world's leading aviation and aerospace university, educating more than 30,000 students across residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, as well as through a global network of Worldwide locations and online programs. With more than 165,000 alumni around the world, our impact reaches every corner of the aerospace, aviation, defense and technology industries. Today, our faculty, researchers and professional staff are advancing innovation across aviation, space, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, autonomous systems and next-generation engineering. Working alongside industry leaders, government agencies and innovators, they are solving real-world challenges and shaping the technologies that will define tomorrow. Whether you are an educator, researcher, administrator, technologist or industry professional, your work at Embry-Riddle will contribute to something bigger than a job. Join a community driven by discovery, purpose and excellence—and help shape the future of aerospace.

• Generous Time Off: Enjoy up to 18 days of paid leave in your first year, including 3 days granted upon hire and 15 days accrued throughout the year. You'll also receive 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day.
• Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
• Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution – with no vesting period.
• Personal Leave: Relax with 15 days of personal leave for non-exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full-time employees in your first year.

Compensation

The annual salary range for this role is up to $40,000. The final offer will be based on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience, as well as applicable state regulations, internal equity, and business needs, and may fall outside of the stated range.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 1 - 3 years of work related experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Contact information for at least three professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process)

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