A Coach works with individual athletes or with sports teams to develop skills and improve teamwork and competitive performance. Runs practice sessions and physical conditioning programs; assesses the strengths and weaknesses of players; plans strategies for games; motivates and encourage players and teaches good sportsmanship.
OTRS Classified Description Position Classification:
10-month, full-time, salary, exempt and benefit-eligible staff position. For more benefit information visit Why Work at UCO?
General Schedule:
The general schedule for this position is Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; nights and weekends required as season demands.
Position Summary:
The Head Women's Rowing Coach is responsible for the leadership, organization, and administration of the University's women's rowing program. The position supports the academic, athletic, and personal development of student-athletes while promoting competitive excellence and ensuring full compliance with NCAA, Conference, and University policies. This role includes approximately 70% coaching/teaching and 30% administrative responsibilities.
Job Duties:
Coaching and Student-Athlete Development Plan, organize, and conduct all practice sessions, training activities, and competitions. Provide instruction in rowing techniques, race strategy, physical conditioning, and sport-specific skills. Monitor, evaluate, and document student-athlete performance and progress. Promote physical safety, sportsmanship, accountability, and academic success. Remain current on coaching methodologies, equipment technologies, and sport rules. Recruiting and Compliance Direct all recruiting activities in accordance with NCAA, Conference, and University regulations. Identify, recruit, and retain academically and athletically qualified student-athletes. Collaborate with the Athletic Compliance Office to ensure program compliance. Self-report potential violations and fully cooperate with compliance reviews or investigations. Program Administration Administer all operational aspects of the women's rowing program. Manage staffing needs, scholarship allocations, and financial aid coordination. Develop, monitor, and manage annual and monthly operating budgets. Coordinate schedules, travel arrangements, and competition logistics. Contribute to Athletic Department initiatives and support the departmental "total team concept." Equipment, Boats, and Logistics Oversee the care, maintenance, repair, and inventory of rowing equipment, including shells, oars, launches, trailers, and associated gear. Safely rig, derig, clean, load, unload, store, and transport boats and equipment. Oversee transportation of boats in compliance with University and state transportation requirements. Ensure rowing launches are operated and maintained according to safety standards. Outreach and Representation Serve as a positive representative of the University and Athletics Department. Engage with media, alumni, civic organizations, and campus partners to promote the rowing program. Act as a mentor and role model supporting student-athlete leadership and personal development. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Experience Required:
Bachelor's degree. Coaching, teaching, or instructing experience, preferably at the collegiate level. Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certification or ability to obtain prior to employment.
Qualifications/Experience Preferred:
Three (3) or more years of coaching experience at the junior or collegiate level. Experience administering an intercollegiate athletics program. Experience recruiting and program management. Master's degree. Knowledge/Skills/ Abilities Knowledge of and commitment to NCAA, Conference, and University rules and compliance expectations. Knowledge of rowing principles and coaching techniques. Strong leadership, organizational, and planning skills. Ability to recruit, motivate, instruct, and mentor student-athletes. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
Physical Demands:
Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
