Assistant Women's Rowing Coach

University of Dayton, Ohio; South Carolina; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Dayton invites qualified applicants to apply for our Assistant Women's Rowing Coach opening. The assistant coach will aid the head coach in coaching student athletes, developing competition strategies and skills for collegiate rowing, and supporting academic, social development, and safety.

This is a full-time, 11-month position with benefits including tuition assistance and optional renewal. The role requires travel and some evening, weekend and holiday hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience with an intercollegiate rowing program preferred.
• Ability to operate an outboard motor safety launch.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Excellent written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coach student athletes in collegiate rowing and competition strategies.
• Instruct novice rowers and assist with team travel arrangements.
• Assist with budget management, equipment procurement/maintenance.
• Support head coach with team composition and peak performance.
• Travel as required; some evenings, weekends and holidays.

Skills

Coaching experience

Outboard motor operation

Driver's license

Strong written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job No: 503998

Work Type: Staff Full Time (1500 hours or greater)

Location: Dayton, OH

Categories: University Staff

Department: Women's Rowing - 500403

Pay Grade: A - Exempt

Advertised: 27 Oct 2026

Applications close:

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:

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

• - 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.

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