Assistant Rowing Coach

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Job Description: Assistant Rowing Coach, Gordon College

The Assistant Coach for Rowing recruits, retains, supervises, and coaches NCAA Division
III/ACRA student-athletes on the crew, under the guidelines of Gordon, the Intercollegiate
Rowing Association, ACRA and NCAA in duties that include but are not limited to:

• Carries out duties within the stated philosophy of Gordon athletics and its educational mission

Job Description: Assistant Rowing Coach, Gordon College

The Assistant Coach for Rowing recruits, retains, supervises, and coaches NCAA Division
III/ACRA student-athletes on the crew, under the guidelines of Gordon, the Intercollegiate
Rowing Association, ACRA and NCAA in duties that include but are not limited to:

• Carries out duties within the stated philosophy of Gordon athletics and its educational mission

as well as the mission of the GCRC

• Follows all institutional, conference and NCAA rules and regulations to insure compliance

• With general policy guidance from the Head Coach, makes decisions to successfully achieve

program goals and objectives, and is accountable for the development/enforcement of
team and facility policies, culture, and vision

• Actively participates in practices and competitions, including but not limited to supporting the
Head Coach in 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), and scheduling

• Evaluates prospective student-athletes, and analyzes and determines their abilities and whether

they may succeed athletically and academically at Gordon

• Recommends or determines on which prospective student-athletes the team should focus its

time and resources to recruit, and contact and recruit such prospects

• Performs additional duties as requested by the Head Coach - for example, 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.

Work Interactions

The Assistant Coach reports to the Head Rowing Coach. The Head Coach reports to the Director
of Athletics (or designee).

Requirements and 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/utilize a database for all prospects through the FrontRush system
• 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

• Comfortability blending faith and sport, and ability to sign a statement of faith
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record; must be insurable
• Ability to drive rowing trailer
• Experience with maintaining indoor rowing machines and racing shells
• Availability to work weekends and evenings
• Successful completion of a post-offer background check