Assistant Women's Rowing Coach

University of Dayton; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

11 months contract with benefits

Job summary

University of Dayton is seeking qualified applicants for the Assistant Women's Rowing Coach position in Dayton, OH. The assistant coach will support the head coach in coaching student athletes, teaching competition strategies and skills, and ensuring student development in academics and athletics.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and experience with intercollegiate rowing, with duties including travel coordination, budget management, and mentoring student athletes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Experience with a successful intercollegiate rowing program is required.
• Ability to operate an outboard motor safety launch.

Responsibilities

• Instruct, train and coach student athletes in collegiate rowing.
• Assist head coach with team needs, travel and budget management.
• Support leadership duties including team composition and peak performance.
• Ensure safety, compliance and the highest standards of sportsmanship and academics.

Skills

Intercollegiate rowing experience

Outboard motor operation

Written communication skills

Verbal and interpersonal communication

Recruiting student athletes

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job No: 503998
Work Type: Staff Full Time (1500 hours or greater)
Location: Dayton, OH
Category: University Staff
Department: Women's Rowing - 500403
Pay Grade: A - Exempt
Advertised: October 27, 2026
Applications close: Open until filled

Position Summary:

Shape the Team. Inspire the Athlete. Drive Performance. The University of Dayton invites qualified applicants to apply for our Assistant Women's Rowing Coach opening! The assistant rowing coach will aid the head coach in nearly all aspects of the team's needs, and will primarily instruct, train and coach student athletes about the sport of collegiate rowing, competition strategies and skills required. This position instructs student athletes for purposes of academic, social development, compliance requirements, and safety and health considerations. The assistant coach will support the head coach in leadership duties, including matters such as team composition, competition and peak performance. The assistant coach will perform additional duties related to coaching (e.g., instructing novice rowers, budget management, equipment procurement/maintenance, assist with team travel arrangements) and other duties as assigned by head coach. The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate expertise in coaching student athletes at the collegiate level, and a commitment to the highest ideals of sportsmanship and academics as well as developing and maintaining a positive student athlete experience. UD Athletics employees are expected to comply with all laws, policies, rules and regulations governing the University, the NCAA and the Atlantic 10. Strong performers have the opportunity to be considered for permanent positions within the division if and when they become available. This is a full time, 11 month position with benefits including tuition assistance and optional renewal. This position will require travel and some evening, weekend and holiday hours.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Prior experience with a successful intercollegiate rowing program.
• Ability to operate an outboard motor safety launch.
• Valid state issued driver's license, maintain a low risk driving record and able to be insured by the university.
• Able to demonstrate excellent written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior coaching experience.
• Able to demonstrate excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience recruiting student athletes.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The University does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position.

Closing Statement:

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the dignity of every human being. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity in all of its forms, achieve fair outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. The University is committed to policies of affirmative action designed to increase the employment opportunities of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1973.