Assistant Coach, Women’s Rowing – Department of Athletics – Georgetown University

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Assistant Coach, Women’s Rowing – Department of Athletics – Georgetown University

The Assistant Coach of Women’s Rowing, reporting to the Head Rowing Coach, recruits, retains, supervises, and coaches NCAA Division I student-athletes on the crew, under the guidelines of Georgetown, the Patriot League and NCAA; carries out duties within the stated philosophy of Georgetown athletics and its educational mission; and follows all institutional, conference and NCAA rules and regulations to insure compliance.  Duties include but are not limited to:

• Makes decisions to successfully achieve department goals and objectives, and is accountable for the development of team policies and goals.
• Actively participates in practices and competitions, including but not limited to, race preparation (including developing strategies and race plans), practice planning, skill and video sessions (including working individually with, advising, and critiquing student-athletes to develop and improve their skills), scouting opposing teams and athletes (including analyzing their strengths and weaknesses), scheduling, weight training and fitness programs.
• Evaluates prospective student-athletes, analyzes and determines their abilities and whether they may succeed athletically and academically at Georgetown.
• Recommends or determines which prospective student-athletes the team should focus its time and resources to recruit, and contact and recruit such prospects.
• Performs additional duties, including but not limited to, monitoring of student-athlete academic performance; conducting, advising, and counseling student-athletes regarding performance and conduct; identifying and addressing student-athlete welfare issues; and representing the University in donor/alumni public relations and community programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 1 to 3 years of coaching experience in the sport of rowing
• Knowledge and understanding of all aspects of rowing
• Knowledge of strength and conditioning programs and routines
• Knowledge of NCAA regulations and guidelines governing the recruitment, academic eligibility requirements, and retention of student-athletes
• Knowledge of athletics recruitment methods and techniques
• Ability to create a database for all prospects
• Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills that demonstrate an ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record and possess insurability
• Proficiency with computer use and relevant Microsoft applications
• Willingness and availability to work weekends and evenings

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