Head Coach of Men's and Women's Crew - Club Sport

Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.

Job Description:

Amherst College invites applications for the Head Coach of Men’s and Women’s Crew - Club Sport position. The Head Coach of Men’s and Women’s Crew - Club Sport is a full-time, year-round position. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $65,000 - $75,000 per year.

The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Click here for Benefits Information.

The head coach is responsible for the management and administration of all aspects of a successful men's and women’s club rowing program. The head coach will manage the men’s and women’s rowing program to ensure positive team dynamics, satisfactory growth and development of a diverse set of student-athletes, and competitive performance of the team. The head coach is also responsible for other related duties assigned by the Director of Athletics. The position requires an understanding of the role of intercollegiate athletics in a highly competitive academic environment.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Coaching

• Teaching, analyzing performance, and coaching techniques and strategies of rowing in preparation for and during rowing competitions

• Establish strong relationships with a diverse group of student-athletes and maintain effective lines of communication

• Understand academic needs of students, communicate with faculty appropriately, identify any issues that may occur, and provide direction and guidance when necessary

• Develop student-athletes of character who are committed to fostering a campus environment of respect and inclusion

• Schedules and conducts regular practice sessions during the season.

• Maintains detailed statistics and records, evaluation reports, etc., for each student-athlete

• Determines and implements strategy to obtain maximum team level and individual performance

• Determines event schedule

• Maintains and oversees all team rowing equipment

• Follows all rowing and college safety guidelines

• Hire, supervise, and evaluate assistant coaches

• Manage program budget, travel, and logistics with Department administration

Fundraising

• Maintains positive relations with alumni and friends groups

• In conjunction with the Office of Advancement, coordinate the program’s fundraising activities and the outreach of alumni

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Equivalent combination of education/experience in lieu of minimum education and related experience
• A valid US driver’s license and successful credentialing is required in order to operate College vehicles
• Experience coaching or participating in crew
• Strong recruiting skills
• Outstanding organizational, communication, writing, interpersonal, and analytical skills and the capacity to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to initiate, analyze, monitor, evaluate, and advance strategic planning
• Ability to work independently and to exercise sound judgment and discretion
• Ability to work intentionally with a diverse team to establish and maintain an inclusive, supportive, cohesive team atmosphere
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and other non-traditional schedules
• Ability to travel (by car, air, train, bus) domestically and internationally as needed for competition
• Experience fundraising or working with professional development to raise money
• Successful completion of required reference and background checks
• An acceptable criminal offender records information (CORI) check

Preferred

• Experience coaching and rowing at the college level

Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs. Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. (Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Jobs Hub icon from their Workday home screen.) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Amherst College is committed to an inclusive hiring process and will provide reasonable accommodations for candidates throughout the application and interview process upon request.

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