Amherst College invites applications for the Head Coach of Men's and Women's Crew - Club Sport position. The Head Coach of Men's and Women's Crew - Club Sport is a full-time, year-round position. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $65,000 - $75,000 per year.

The head coach is responsible for the management and administration of all aspects of a successful men's and women's club rowing program. The head coach will manage the men's and women's rowing program to ensure positive team dynamics, satisfactory growth and development of a diverse set of student-athletes, and competitive performance of the team. The head coach is also responsible for other related duties assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Coaching

• Teaching, analyzing performance, and coaching techniques and strategies of rowing in preparation for and during rowing competitions
• Establish strong relationships with a diverse group of student-athletes and maintain effective lines of communication
• Understand academic needs of students, communicate with faculty appropriately, identify any issues that may occur, and provide direction and guidance when necessary
• Develop student-athletes of character who are committed to fostering a campus environment of respect and inclusion
• Schedules and conducts regular practice sessions during the season.
• Maintains detailed statistics and records, evaluation reports, etc., for each student-athlete
• Determines and implements strategy to obtain maximum team level and individual performance
• Determines event schedule
• Maintains and oversees all team rowing equipment
• Follows all rowing and college safety guidelines
• Hire, supervise, and evaluate assistant coaches
• Manage program budget, travel, and logistics with Department administration

Fundraising

• Maintains positive relations with alumni and friends groups
• In conjunction with the Office of Advancement, coordinate the program's fundraising activities and the outreach of alumni

Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor's Degree
• Equivalent combination of education/experience in lieu of minimum education and related experience
• A valid US driver's license and successful credentialing is required in order to operate College vehicles
• Experience coaching or participating in crew
• Strong recruiting skills
• Outstanding organizational, communication, writing, interpersonal, and analytical skills and the capacity to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to initiate, analyze, monitor, evaluate, and advance strategic planning
• Ability to work independently and to exercise sound judgment and discretion
• Ability to work intentionally with a diverse team to establish and maintain an inclusive, supportive, cohesive team atmosphere
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and other non-traditional schedules
• Ability to travel (by car, air, train, bus) domestically and internationally as needed for competition
• Experience fundraising or working with professional development to raise money
• Successful completion of required reference and background checks
• An acceptable criminal offender records information (CORI) check

Preferred

• Experience coaching and rowing at the college level