Asst. Men's Rowing Coach
Job Summary:
The Division of Intercollegiate Athletics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison dedicates itself to the mission of providing athletic opportunities to a wide range of students in an environment in which all student-athletes can achieve their academic and competitive goals. The Division strives to provide equitable opportunities for all student-athletes and fosters the principles of sportsmanship, respect and fair play on the field of play. The Division sponsors teams in 23 sports competing under the regulatory guidelines established by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the Big Ten Conference, the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) and the Intercollegiate Rowing Association (IRA).
UW-Madison is located in the heart of Madison which is the state capital and the state's second largest city. Madison has a solid and long-standing national reputation as a vibrant and thriving city.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Under the direct supervision of the Head Coach, assist with the responsibilities of a Division I Men's Rowing program in accordance with Athletic Department, University and IRA and regulations.
Primary responsibilities include:
- Teaching and instructing student-athletes in the fundamentals of Division I Collegiate Rowing
- Provide guidance, motivation and leadership development to student-athletes
- Travel to away competitions throughout the competitive collegiate season
- Organization of data and analytics
- Equipment management
- Develop and execute recruiting strategies
Additional areas of responsibility may include: planning and conducting team practices, individual skill instruction, departmental collaboration, performance of administrative, academic and public relations duties, and other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum 2 years of successful collegiate or professional rowing coaching experience
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to develop student-athletes' skills to maximize performance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Elite collegiate rowing experience
- Ability to foster team competitive success while maintaining a strong emphasis on the personal development and academic achievement of student-athletes
- Ability to work cooperatively and build strong working relationships with diverse groups including administrators, faculty, staff, students and alumni
- Work well independently and in teams
- Ability to be flexible in accepting new responsibilities
- Excellent communication skills to work with student-athletes, other coaches, support staff and administrators
- Knowledge of and experience with NCAA and Big Ten rules
- Administratively self-sufficient - proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and web applications
- Familiarity with Teamworks Hub and related applications
- Four (4) years of collegiate coaching experience required to be considered for the Associate Head Coach Business Title.
Education:
Bachelor's Degree required
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