Assistant Coach, Women's Rowing

Job Description :

POSITION : Assistant Coach or Graduate Assistant for Women's Rowing

DEPARTMENT : Women's Rowing

BASIC FUNCTION : Responsible for the usual and customary duties associated with assisting in the coaching of an athletic program; responsible for knowledge and skills entailed in the sport being represented.

UNUSUAL WORK CONDITIONS : Non-traditional work hours; possible extensive travel involved; potential exposure to blood borne pathogens.

EDUCATION : Bachelor's degree

EXPERIENCE : Related coaching experience preferred

REPORTS TO : Head Coach

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

1. Assists the Head Coach with the responsibility for a successful program. This involves :

• overseeing the recruitment of academically qualified student athletes,
• helping to maintain the academic success and progress of all recruited athletes with assistance from the Student Academic Support Services department,
• preparing the teams for practice and competitions on a weekly basis,
• overseeing and providing counseling, training and conditioning for the athletes,
• ensuring the rules compliance of the NCAA, Conference and the University in the athletic program with the assistance of the compliance Services on campus,
• immediate reporting of suspected or confirmed rules violations.

2. Assists in the planning of the program. This involves :

3. Assists in the preparation and expense of a budget. This involves :

4. Assists in the coordination of student athlete programs in ensuring the success of the team.

5. Assists in organizing and administering a quality summer camp program as requested.

6. Assists the Head Coach in promoting the University. This includes :

7. Receives annual written approval from the Director of Athletics and Recreation and the President prior to receiving any athletically related income and benefits from sources outside the institution including contractual agreements and letters of appointment. Sources of income shall include but are not limited to : income from annuities; sports camps; housing benefits (including preferential housing arrangements); country club memberships; complimentary ticket sales; television and radio programs; and endorsements or consultations with athletics shoe, apparel or equipment manufacturers.

8. Participates in the professional development of the department. This involves :

9. Promotes safe and secure working conditions. This involves :

10. Performs other related duties as required or dictated by responsibilities.

Duties may be changed and / or be added at any time.

This position is based at Fairfield University's Fairfield, CT campus and is not eligible for immigration assistance.

Category : Athletics - Admin

Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental / University needs indicate.

The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, activities, and / or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

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