Assistant Rowing Coach

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Job no:

R-0000001013

Position Title:

Assistant Rowing Coach

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Job no:

R-0000001013

Position Title:

Assistant Rowing Coach

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Faculty or Staff:

Staff

Full Time or Part Time:

Full time

In-Person, Hybrid, or Remote:

In-Person

Minimum Starting Rate of Pay:

$52,057.00

Rate of pay commensurate with experience

Start Date:

08/01/2024

Job Description:

Department Summary & Job Purpose
• 75% Assistant Coach for Rowing
• 15% Community Rowing Program
• 5% Teach 2 credits of Physical Education activity courses
• 5% Other Duties: assist head coach with home basketball game management and lead the annual Canoe Sing during senior week at MHC

Duties and responsibilities

Assistant Coach Responsibilities include:

• Support the head coach in developing and implementing strategies to successfully recruit, yield, mentor, and retain a diverse group of academically and athletically talented student-athletes.
• Assist the head coach in all aspects of running competitive collegiate rowing program.
• Organize and manage training programs as assigned.
• Create a team environment which allows all student-athletes to grow and develop as students, as athletes, as leaders, and as individuals.
• Promote a culture of health, well-being, and safety in all aspects of the intercollegiate rowing program.
• Assist with planning practice as needed.
• Assist with on-campus recruiting and walk-on tryouts
• Shuttle the team from campus to the MHC Boathouse for practices
• Other duties as assigned by the head coach.

Community Rowing Program supervisor:

• Oversee and administer the community sculling program
• Provide on-water coaching
• Collect dues and process membership paperwork
• Conduct learn-to-row programming
• Run winter erg class for community members

Game Day Manager Duties

• Game Day Manager for select home basketball events

Other Duties as Assigned:

• Participate on Department and College committees as assigned.
• Liaise with Office of Student Involvement to run Canoe Sing
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree; a valid driver’s license; previous collegiate experience whether it be coaching or competing, excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills with the ability to efficiently and effectively carry tasks out to completion; ability to function effectively at a competitive liberal arts NCAA Division III college with highly selective academic standards. This position requires travel for recruiting and working occasional nights and weekends.

Education Experience: A Bachelor’s degree

Contract

This is a one-year, renewable contract. Decision on renewal will be made in collaboration with the Director of Athletics/Chair of Physical Education no later than May 15th each year upon completing a performance evaluation.

License/Certifications

• CPR/AED certification required
• Valid driver’s license required
• USRowing Level 1 or 2 or other national rowing governing body coaching certification preferred

Working Conditions

• This position requires travel to away contests during the season and to high school/club events, and other opportunities to meet with prospective students. Extended weekend and evening hours especially during the competitive season are expected.

Physical Demands

• Able to lift and carry moderate loads (45 pounds), sometimes overhead

Direct reports

• None

Special Instructions for Applicants

Apply online by application deadline. Application materials must include 1) a cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications, 2) a complete resume or curriculum vitae, and 3) contact information for 3 professional references.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Mount Holyoke College complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Department at 413 538-2503.

Mount Holyoke College is committed to enriching the educational experience it offers through the diversity of its faculty, administration, and staff members. Mount Holyoke seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse team who will contribute to the college's excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and relevance in a global society. In furtherance of institutional excellence, the College encourages applications from individuals from underrepresented groups, including faculty, staff, and administration of color, diverse gender identities, first generation college students and individuals who have followed non-traditional pathways to college, and individuals with a demonstrated leadership commitment to including diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Mount Holyoke College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Background Checks:

Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this policy.

Special Instructions for Applicants:

Apply online; application materials must include:

• A cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications

• A complete resume or curriculum vitae

• For faculty positions, statements on mentoring, teaching, and research will also be required.

Mount Holyoke College is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Mount Holyoke College, the leading gender-diverse women’s college, is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are a diverse community of staff, faculty, and students, united in our mission to offer an intellectually adventurous education in the liberal arts through academic programs that are renowned internationally for their cross-disciplinary excellence, experiential approach, and commitment to diversity.

Mount Holyoke College is a welcoming and inclusive environment that values and respects individuals of all backgrounds. As an EOE, we encourage members of historically underrepresented groups or nontraditional backgrounds to apply for open positions at our institution. The College has a long-standing tradition of providing women and other historically underrepresented groups with access to an innovative educational experience that prepares students for purposeful leadership by integrating hands-on opportunities into the curriculum. We firmly believe that diversity enriches our community and enhances our ability to prepare students for success in an increasingly globalized world.

We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all qualified applicants and to building an exemplary workforce that reflects the diversity of our student body and the communities we serve. Our ultimate goal is to produce graduates who are capable of engaging thoughtfully, effectively, and boldly with the world.

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