Assistant Women's Rowing Coach Intern

EXPIRED

Position Summary:

The assistant rowing coach (intern) will aid the head coach in nearly all aspects of the team's needs, and will primarily instruct, train and coach student athletes about the sport of collegiate rowing, competition strategies and skills required. This position instructs student athletes for purposes of academic, social development, compliance requirements, and safety and health considerations. The assistant coach will support the head coach in leadership duties, including matters such as team composition, competition and peak performance. The assistant coach will perform additional duties related to coaching (e.g., instructing novice rowers, budget management, equipment procurement/maintenance, assist with team travel arrangements) and other duties as assigned by head coach. The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate expertise in coaching student athletes at the collegiate level, and a commitment to the highest ideals of sportsmanship and academics as well as developing and maintaining a positive student athlete experience. UD Athletics employees are expected to comply with all laws, policies, rules and regulations governing the University, the NCAA and the Atlantic 10. The UD Athletics Internship program is designed to expose the highly motivated individual to all aspects of a Division I athletic program. Strong performers have the opportunity to be considered for permanent positions within the division if and when they become available. This is a full time, 11 month position with benefits including tuition assistance and optional renewal. This internship will require travel and some evening, weekend and holiday hours.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
  
• Prior experience with a successful intercollegiate rowing program.
  
• Ability to operate an outboard motor safety launch.
  
• Valid state issued driver's license, maintain a low risk driving record and able to be insured by the university.
  
• Able to demonstrate excellent written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

Position Summary:

The assistant rowing coach (intern) will aid the head coach in nearly all aspects of the team's needs, and will primarily instruct, train and coach student athletes about the sport of collegiate rowing, competition strategies and skills required. This position instructs student athletes for purposes of academic, social development, compliance requirements, and safety and health considerations. The assistant coach will support the head coach in leadership duties, including matters such as team composition, competition and peak performance. The assistant coach will perform additional duties related to coaching (e.g., instructing novice rowers, budget management, equipment procurement/maintenance, assist with team travel arrangements) and other duties as assigned by head coach. The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate expertise in coaching student athletes at the collegiate level, and a commitment to the highest ideals of sportsmanship and academics as well as developing and maintaining a positive student athlete experience. UD Athletics employees are expected to comply with all laws, policies, rules and regulations governing the University, the NCAA and the Atlantic 10. The UD Athletics Internship program is designed to expose the highly motivated individual to all aspects of a Division I athletic program. Strong performers have the opportunity to be considered for permanent positions within the division if and when they become available. This is a full time, 11 month position with benefits including tuition assistance and optional renewal. This internship will require travel and some evening, weekend and holiday hours.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
  
• Prior experience with a successful intercollegiate rowing program.
  
• Ability to operate an outboard motor safety launch.
  
• Valid state issued driver's license, maintain a low risk driving record and able to be insured by the university.
  
• Able to demonstrate excellent written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

• Prior coaching experience.
  
• Able to demonstrate excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
  
• Experience recruiting student athletes.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The University does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position.

Closing Statement:

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the dignity of every human being. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity in all of its forms, achieve fair outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. The University is committed to policies of affirmative action designed to increase the employment opportunities of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1973.

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