Assistant Rowing Coach
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- 22 hours ago Post Date
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- 25004315 Requisition #
The University of Iowa Department of Athletics seeks applications for an Assistant Rowing Coach. The Assistant Coach is responsible for providing administrative, instructional and coaching assistance to the Head Coach with the purpose of building a successful, competitive intercollegiate sports program that also retains and graduates student-athletes. This position will be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed. This is a full-time (at-will and FLSA-exempt) position which includes full University benefits. The University of Iowa is an NCAA Division I institution and a member of the Big Ten Conference. The Department of Athletics manages 22 varsity sports programs and related events with a workforce of approximately 250 regular employees and 300 temporary employees. Athletics is a people-centric organization that operates under a “Win. Graduate. Do It Right.” philosophy. For more information regarding Athletics, please click here.
Responsibilities: The Assistant Rowing Coach is responsible for the following duties, including but not limited to:
- On-water and ergometer coaching of student-athletes, focusing on technique, strength, and endurance development.
- Developing and implementing training plans.
- Identifying and recruiting prospective student-athletes, both domestically and internationally, adhering to NCAA and Big Ten Conference rules and regulations, including: Identifying and evaluating international rowing talent; Understanding and navigating international academic equivalencies and admission requirements; Developing strategies for effective international outreach and communication; Adhering to specific NCAA regulations pertaining to international amateurism and eligibility.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with recruits, their families, and high school/club coaches globally.
- Assisting with team travel logistics, including transportation, accommodation, and meals.
- Monitoring academic progress and providing support to student-athletes to ensure academic success.
- Assisting with equipment maintenance and management.
- Fostering a positive team culture emphasizing sportsmanship, teamwork, and personal growth.
- Participating in fundraising and alumni engagement activities as needed.
- Performing administrative duties as assigned by the Head Coach.
Benefits Highlights: Excellent fringe benefit package including paid vacation and sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. The University of Iowa is a Big Ten, nationally ranked research university with 30,000 students located in Iowa City. A vibrant community boasting excellent public schools, safe, comfortable neighborhoods, affordable housing, a highly educated population, and numerous cultural, recreational, and sporting opportunities and events contribute to the Iowa City area frequently appearing high on the best-places-to-live listings. Go to “Working at Iowa” to learn more.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent).
- A minimum of three (3) years of rowing coaching experience at the intercollegiate, club, or high school level or combination of coaching, recruiting, administrative, collegiate, international or professional rowing experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA and Big Ten Conference rules and regulations, with a particular understanding of international recruiting guidelines and amateurism rules.
- Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trusting relationships.
- Working knowledge of and ability to:
- Work effectively in a highly regulated team environment.
- Utilize basic office productivity software and online database systems such as Microsoft Office/Office 365 (please specify).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- A valid driving license and the ability to meet and maintain University of Iowa Driving Policy standards.
Desired Qualifications:
- Master’s or professional degree.
- Two or more years of Division I rowing and/or coaching experience (or international equivalent) highly desired.
- Proven track record of successful recruiting at the collegiate level, including experience with international recruitment.
- Excellent knowledge of the techniques and strategies of rowing as demonstrated by successful competitive experience at the elite, NCAA Division I (or international equivalent) level.
- Experience in the development of rowing student-athletes from novice to collegiate varsity/high performance.
- Experience in the development and implementation of recruitment strategies.
- Demonstrates extensive proficiency and ability to develop and manage programmatic messaging for the purposes of public relations, marketing and recruitment. Experience in communication strategies that incorporates all media platforms.
- Working knowledge of and ability to:
- Utilize TeamWorks and/or other NCAA compliance software such as FrontRush or ACS.
- Utilize HUDL.
- Genuine passion for and experience with supporting the holistic development of student-athletes, recognizing the interconnectedness of mental health and overall well-being.
Application Process: Visit our website at http://jobs.uiowa.edu and search for keywords “Rowing”. Only applications submitted at https://jobs.uiowa.edu will be accepted.
- Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
- Applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a relevant file to the submission. Applications without both a cover letter and resume will be considered incomplete and ineligible for consideration.
- Successful candidates will be subject to a credential/education verification and criminal background check and be required to self-disclose any conviction history.
- Five professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
- As a part of the University of Iowa’s review of your application and consistent with its policies and practices, the University may access and/or view information about you that is job-related and publicly available on the internet, including but not limited to information on social media sites. The access, viewing and/or use of such information is governed by the University’s Policy on Human Rights, as well as state and federal law.
- For questions or additional information, please contact athletics ATHL-human-resources@uiowa.edu .
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Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
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