Assistant Rowing Coach and Recruiting Coordinator (Needed for Both the Mens and Womens Team) Position Available In Androscoggin, Maine

• There are two current openings for Assistant Rowing Coach at Bates College. One opening is for the Men’s team and the other is for the Women’s team.
• The Assistant Rowing Coach and Recruiting Coordinator is responsible for aiding the Head Rowing Coach in the planning, recruitment, conditioning, training, and performance of student athletes, along with fiscal program management, for Bates College’s NCAA Division III intercollegiate Rowing program.

This is a professional assistant coaching position, and all of the duties of the position must be conducted in adherence with the policies, rules, and regulations of affiliated national, regional, and state intercollegiate athletic associations, the NESCAC Conference, and the College. The Assistant Coach will have significant night and weekend commitments. This position reports to the Head Coach.

Job Duties:

• Adheres to and enforces all policies and procedures of the Department of Athletics & Physical Education and the College as well as the rules and regulations of the NESCAC, the NCAA and other authorities that may legitimately influence the intercollegiate athletics program.
• Completes all required departmental and institutional training and certification programs and participates actively in available professional development opportunities.
• Assists in the recruitment of student-athletes as directed by the head coach. Ensures full compliance with NESCAC and NCAA guidelines in all aspects of the recruiting process.
• Provides leadership and instruction in the personal and athletic development of student-athletes, including counseling team members in academic, disciplinary and personal matters.
• Assists the head coach in monitoring the eligibility status and academic progress of student-athletes.
• Provides support in carefully tracking expenditures for all team accounts to ensure fiscal responsibility.
• Works with the head coach and equipment manager to initiate and coordinate the selection, purchase, fitting and maintenance of team equipment; to include uniforms, athletic equipment and supplies.
• Assists the head coach in developing and implementing strategies for motivating student-athletes to perform at maximum levels as both individuals and a team.
• Arranges team travel transportation arrangements through Assistant AD for Student-Athlete Services and Internal Operations and team lodging arrangements through the Business Manager.

Experience Experience playing or coaching the sport, college level preferred. Experience and/or demonstrated success in supervising young adults and managing programs preferred. Skills and Knowledge Commitment to equity and inclusion, and serving the needs of a culturally and educationally diverse community. Strong interpersonal skills with ability to develop and maintain collegial relationships. Must be flexible, collaborative and have a positive attitude. Ability to establish rapport quickly with students and their families, while maintaining appropriate boundaries. Knowledgeable about the skills and tactics of the sport. Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills. Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities with minimal supervision. Proficiency in basic data management systems, Front Rush, game film editing programs and basic computer applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).