Assistant Coach

The Assistant Coach reports to the Head Women’s Rowing Coach and is responsible for all aspects of the University of Tulsa NCAA Division I Women’s Rowing Program. This position will perform as a positive role model for student-athletes in an upbeat environment which strives for academic and athletic excellence and will establish a professional relationship with student-athletes, staff, alumni and the general public in an effort to promote the university, and its athletic program.

Essential Functions (Responsibilities):

• Assist in the daily preparation and coordination of team practices

• Responsible for assisting the head coach with the overall management of rowing operations, travel, recruiting, equipment, coaching and team operating budget

• Assist in the coordination and management of on-campus regattas

• Assist the Head Coach and other members of the rowing coaching staff in the recruitment of highly skilled student-athletes for the rowing team 

• Assist in marketing and promotion of women’s rowing

• Develop and implement programs to assist student-athletes in their transition into the college environment

• Assist in the development of novice rowers

• Perform necessary administrative duties

Required Qualifications:

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

Equivalent Education/Experience

• Excellent written and oral communication and organizational skills; strong self-starter; ability to work within the American Athletic Conference; knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations; ability to work closely with a diverse group of people.

• Bachelor’s degree and one year of collegiate coaching experience; excellent written and oral communication and organizational skills; strong self-starter; knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations; ability to work closely with a diverse group of people.

Special Job Dimensions:

Work requires working with highly sensitive or confidential information and occasional overnight travel may occur. 

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