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Department:
Rowing
Location:
Belknap Campus
Time Type:
Full time
Worker Type:
Affiliate
Job Req ID:
Department:
Rowing
Location:
Belknap Campus
Time Type:
Full time
Worker Type:
Affiliate
Job Req ID:
R108826
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree and one (1) year of coaching experience with a collegiate rowing program or four (4) years of NCAA Division I Rowing experience. Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations. Possess a valid driver’s license with the ability to be insured by University of Louisville. Ability and willingness to work in extreme weather conditions (heat, rain, cold).
Position Description:
The Assistant Rowing Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in the overall coordination and execution of the University’s NCAA Division I Women’s Rowing program, including identifying and recruiting qualified student-athletes, practice and race preparation, coaching, and promoting an atmosphere of compliance within the program.
Position reports directly to the Head Rowing Coach.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Coaching: Develop skills of student-athletes, assist in preparing practice plans, implement practice plan, review and break down video and data.
Organize, prepare, and conduct individual and team practice sessions to train and prepare for competition and instruct student-athletes in techniques of the sport.
Identify, evaluate, and recruit prospective student-athletes.
Promote a culture supportive to student-athletes post graduate goals.
Promote an atmosphere of compliance within the program through strict adherence to NCAA, ACC, and university rules and regulations through monitoring of program activities, active involvement, and commitment to continuous rules education, timely submission of compliance-related documents, and immediate reporting of any knowledge of potential rules violations involving self or others.
Interaction with Rowing boosters and booster club members
Community outreach with players and other coaches.
Other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
NCAA Division I Rowing coaching experience
Strong understanding of athlete conditioning and maintenance
Experience with rowing-specific data collection modalities.
Working knowledge of recruiting and video software
Highly motivated self-starter
Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.
Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions.
Assistance and Accommodations
Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 2315 South First Street Walk, Room 02C - Louisville, Kentucky 40292.
If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.
Apply NowUniversity of Louisville record compared to the conference
| School | Conference Ranking | RPI | APR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Institute of Technology | — | — | — |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | — | — | — |
| Florida State University | — | — | — |
| North Carolina State University | — | — | — |
| Southern Methodist University | 1 of 6 | 9 | 996 |
| University of Virginia | 1 of 9 | 10 | 989 |
| Stanford University | 1 of 8 | 1 | 983 |
| Syracuse University | 2 of 9 | 13 | 987 |
| Duke University | 3 of 9 | 14 | 1000 |
| University of California, Berkeley | 3 of 8 | 7 | 991 |
| University of Notre Dame | 4 of 9 | 30 | 1000 |
| University of Miami (FL) | 5 of 9 | 27 | 993 |
| Clemson University | 6 of 9 | — | 988 |
| University of Louisville | 7 of 9 | — | 982 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | 8 of 9 | — | 997 |
| Boston College | 9 of 9 | — | 991 |
University of Louisville past performance
| Season | Head Coach | Assistant Coach | Conference | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 |
Derek Copeland |
– | – | |
| 2024-2025 |
Derek Copeland |
– | – | |
| 2023-2024 |
Derek Copeland |
– | – | |
| 2022-2023 |
Derek Copeland |
– | – | |
| 2021-2022 |
Derek Copeland |
– | – | |
| 2020-2021 |
Derek Copeland |
– | – | |
| 2019-2020 |
Derek Copeland |
– | – | |
| 2018-2019 |
Derek Copeland |
– | – |
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