Assistant Rowing Coach

Jacksonville University; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacksonville University in Florida is seeking a dedicated assistant role to support the Head Coach in all aspects of a Division I program. This position involves coordinating travel, scheduling, recruiting, and managing game-day operations, while ensuring compliance with NCAA rules and academic success for student-athletes.

The successful candidate will help organize budgets, travel reports, and equipment, supervise graduate assistants and interns, and contribute to fundraising and community

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
• Two years collegiate coaching experience at NCAA Division I level preferred.
• Experience with NCAA Division I Rules and Regulations.
• Proven recruiting abilities.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Coach in scheduling all competition.
• Coordinate team travel arrangements and game-day personnel management.
• Recruiting activities in compliance with NCAA rules.
• Assist with initial and renewal athletic grants and budgeting.
• Manage budgets and ensure expenditures stay within approved amounts.
• Support study hall, academic progress reports and enforcement of policies.
• Complete paperwork by NCAA deadlines and attend department meetings.
• Supervise graduate assistants and interns.

Skills

NCAA Rules & Regulations knowledge

Leadership abilities

Recruiting abilities

Relationship-building & fundraising

Education

Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university

Master’s degree preferred

Two years NCAA Division I coaching experience preferred

Job description

Primary responsibilities are to assist the Head Coach in all aspects of Division I program including, but not limited to, coordinating team travel arrangements, game day personnel management, recruiting and other duties as assigned by the Head Coach or Athletic Administration. This position will also assist the Head Coach in organization, administration, and promotion of the program. Candidates must be committed to the academic and athletic success of the student-athletes.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Graduate Assistants and/ or Interns

Duties/Responsibilities

Assisting with any or all the following duties as assigned by Head Coach:

SCHEDULING– Responsible for:

• Assisting with scheduling of all competition

RECRUITING– Responsible for:

• Compliance with NCAA recruiting rules and completing associated paperwork in a timely manner
• Arranging financially responsible recruiting trips
• Initiating arrangements for all official visits
• Recruiting students who will be an asset to the University and Department of Athletics and graduate in a timely manner

FINANCIAL AID– Responsible for:

• Understanding NCAA regulations
• Initiating process for initial and renewal grants
• Consistently updating team rosters
• Meeting athletic grant-in-aid budget.

BUDGETS– Responsible for:

• Assisting in annual budget preparation
• Staying within amount budgeted for fiscal year
• Having all expenditures pre-approved through appropriate channels

TRAVEL– Responsible for:

• Initiating process for all travel arrangements and submitting reports within 48 hours of return

EQUIPMENT/APPAREL– Responsible for:

• Pre- and Post-season inventory
• Care and maintenance of all equipment/apparel and facilities
• Initiating process to order equipment/apparel

ACADEMICS– Responsible for:

• Supporting all Department of Athletics policies on classroom attendance, study hall, progress reports and enforcing disciplinary actions
• Working with teams to maintain and increase their

APR FUNDRAISING– Responsible for:

• Getting prior approval from Advancement prior to initiating a fund raising activity
• Devising new methods of fund raising
• Being available for Departmental fund raising activities
• Following guidelines established by Department, University, and the NCAA for fund raising activities

PAPERWORK – Responsible for:

• Completing all paperwork by established athletic department and NCAA deadlines

MEETINGS – Responsible for:

• Attending and contributing to all Department of Athletics meetings and requested functions

CAMPS - Responsible for:

• Following guidelines established by Department, University, and the NCAA for camp procedures and operations

Required Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of NCAA Rules and Regulations
• Mastery of sport coached
• Ability to lead, guide and direct graduate assistants, interns and student-athletes
• Willingness to form relationships with constituents and help fundraise

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university, master’s degree preferred
• Two years collegiate coaching experience at NCAA Division I level preferred 3
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with NCAA Division I Rules and Regulations
• Proven recruiting abilities
• Demonstrated leadership skills

Physical Requirements

Must be able to physically perform essential job duties or have special accommodations arranged in advance

Work Conditions:

• Required to work atypical hours including nights, weekends, potential holidays
• May be required to practice in heat, cold, inclement weather
• This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required for this position. The University reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs.