Part-Time Assistant Intercollegiate Coach/Instructor – Men’s Rowing

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 11,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia seeks a Part-Time Assistant Intercollegiate Coach/Instructor for Men’s Rowing. The role involves coaching, instructing, and mentoring student-athletes within the university’s intercollegiate rowing program on a part-time basis.

The incumbent will evaluate skills, develop lesson plans, provide feedback, and assist with scouting, practice and race planning. Collaboration with coaches and staff and ensuring safety are essential aspects of the position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Strong oral and written communication abilities.
• Inclusive and servant approach to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Coach/instruct student-athletes in the Men’s Rowing Program.
• Evaluate student-athlete skills; create and execute lessons/plans.
• Provide regular feedback on athletic performance.
• Participate in scouting; assist with practice and race planning.
• Mentor and develop student-athletes with head/assistant coaches and staff.
• Ensure safety during training and racing.
• Occasional recruiting.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Interpersonal skills

Inclusive leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Title:

Part-Time Assistant Intercollegiate Coach/Instructor – Men’s Rowing

Time Type:

Part time

Position Summary and Qualifications:

Part-Time Assistant Coach/Instructor participates in coaching and instructing student-athletes who are members of the university’s intercollegiate Men’s Rowing program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coach/instruct student-athletes in the Men’s Rowing Program.

• Evaluate student-athlete skills; create and execute appropriate lessons/plans to develop those skills through hands‑on instruction.

• Provide regular feedback to student-athletes about their athletic performance.

• Participate in scouting; assist with practice and race planning.

• Work collaboratively with the head and assistant coaches, as well as the team support staff to mentor and develop student-athletes on and off the water.

• Ensure that appropriate safety precautions are taken during training and racing.

• Recruiting - on an occasional basis

Minimum Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree

• Must have strong interpersonal skills including good oral and written communication abilities

• An inclusive and servant approach to leadership

Preferred

• Intercollegiate rowing or coaching experience

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:

• Ability to participate and/or demonstrate drills

• Some travel, nights and weekends related to competition

Notice to Out of State Applicants:

Saint Joseph’s University may only consider applicants from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York (not including New York City zip codes), and Delaware (Delaware residents must regularly be present for over 50% of work time on an SJU campus). If an employee must relocate to meet these conditions, financial assistance may be available but is not guaranteed.

Pay Transparency:

Part‑time coaches’ compensation is evaluated based on the number of hours worked per week, the amount of semesters worked, and the level of responsibilities expected. Based on these factors, part‑time coaches may expect compensation that could range between approximately $1,000-$3,500 for the semester or the season. The final compensation recommendation is will be made in consultation of the Head Coach and Sport Administrator.

Saint Joseph’s University is a private, Catholic, Jesuit institution and we expect members of our community to be knowledgeable about – and to make a positive contribution to – our mission. Saint Joseph’s University is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. The University is committed to the diversity of its faculty and staff so that our students, our disciplines and our community as a whole can benefit from the multiple perspectives it offers. The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. EOE

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