What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Coach - Men's Heavyweight Rowing position at Dartmouth College?
Position Purpose
To participate as part of a decision-making team (coaching staff) under the direction of the head coach in planning, coaching, recruiting, administering, and promoting the Men’s Heavyweight Rowing program within EARC, Ivy League and NCAA and institutional standards. The Assistant Coach plays a critical role in achieving the overall goals of the Men’s Heavyweight Rowing program by providing important recommendations, suggestions, and decisions regarding game strategies, line-ups, priority listing of recruits, etc., as well as offering initiative and independent judgment (e.g., in providing coaching instruction, evaluating, and communicating with prospective recruits and their parents, and representing the Men’s Heavyweight Rowing program to constituents).
Description
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- 3-5 year’s experience playing and/or coaching rowing at the high school or collegiate level. ]
- Strong knowledge of rowing skills and strategies.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people in a diverse community.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to recruit effectively with no athletic grants and highly selective admissions standards.
- Strong commitment to a diverse working environment and to serving the needs of a large and diverse community.
Preferred Qualifications
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Mariruth Graham
Department Contact Phone Number
603-646-5666
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Wyatt Allen, Head Coach of Heavyweight Rowing
Department Contact's Phone Number
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Additional Instructions
Key Accountabilities
Description
Coaching and Mentoring
- Contributes to planning and implementing the conditioning, training, and coaching programs for the heavyweight rowing team.
- Assists head coach in conducting team practices, training, conditioning, and competitions.
- Prepares scouting reports and game plans for opponents.
- During competitions, makes recommendations to the head coach regarding adjustments to game plans and line-ups.
- Teaches rowing skills to student-athletes during team practices, games, and individual/small group training sessions.
- Evaluates performance of athletes and offers technical, strategic, and mental instruction and advice.
- Demonstrates a sincere interest in the academic, personal, and physical welfare of each student-athlete, counsels team members, and consults with the head coach and appropriate College staff as necessary for the resolution of issues.
- Independently seeks and develops new training concepts and sport-specific knowledge to enhance the overall knowledge of the coaching staff.
Percentage Of Time
50%
Description
Recruiting
- Assists head coach in developing and implementing an overall recruiting plan, including, but not limited to: identifying qualified students and talented athletes; communicating with prospects by phone, mail, e-mail; traveling to evaluate prospects, meet parents and high school coaches; organizing and participating in visits to campus by prospects.
- Maintains appropriate recruiting records as required by the EARC, Ivy League and NCAA.
- Maintains knowledge of the College’s programs and opportunities to effectively inform prospects.
Percentage Of Time
35%
Description
Administration
- Knows and complies with the rules and regulations of the EARC, Ivy League and NCAA and works to stay abreast of rule changes, applications and interpretations; actively seeks to ensure that athletes and athletics representatives are informed of and comply with EARC, Ivy League and NCAA rules.
- Provides input in planning and administering the budget for the heavyweight rowing program, which includes assessing needs for equipment, team travel, recruiting etc.
- Plans and reconciles recruiting and team travel expenses.
- Assists head coach in planning and developing competitive schedule.
- Assists head coach in coordinating team travel plans.
- Communicates with alumni, parents, and other supporters regarding status of the program.
Percentage Of Time
10%
Description
Other
- Assists head coach in promoting Dartmouth and the rowing program through camps, clinics, and community involvement.
- Develops and maintains positive relationships with a wide range of constituents, including students, parents, faculty, department and College staff, alumni, fans, community members, the media, etc.
- Represents Dartmouth, the athletics department, and the rowing program in an exemplary fashion.
Percentage Of Time
5%
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Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Maternity & Paternity Leave