Athletics, Coaching, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, NCAA Regulations, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Philosophy, Training/Teaching, Travel Planning, Volunteer Management, Writing Skills
High Point University (High Point, North Carolina), Athletic department is seeking a dynamic individual for the position of Assistant Women's Rowing Coach. HPU is an NCAA Division I program and member of the Mid-American Conference. This position is responsible for assisting with all aspects of coaching and administration of the HPU women's rowing program.
POSITION SUMMARY:
High Point University (High Point, North Carolina), Athletic department is seeking a dynamic individual for the position of Assistant Women's Rowing Coach. HPU is an NCAA Division I program and member of the Mid-American Conference. This position is responsible for assisting with all aspects of coaching and administration of the HPU women's rowing program.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education
- Bachelor's degree required.
Experience and Training
- NCAA rowing experience strongly preferred.
- Collegiate Coaching experience preferred.
- USRowing Level 1 certification preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, Ability:
- Proficient in the technical knowledge of women's rowing
- Capability to instruct student-athletes and increase their athletic performance.
- Strong written and interpersonal communication skills
- Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Instructs student-athletes, improving skill, sport performance and leadership.
- Assists Head Coach in coaching student-athletes.
- Counsels team members in academic, disciplinary, and personal matters; assists in monitoring the academic progress and eligibility status of student-athletes.
- Evaluates, recruits, and recommends prospective student-athletes.
- Monitors the conditioning and training of student-athletes.
- Participates in analysis of past performance, designing training plans, etc.
- Supervises travel arrangements for the team, including housing, transportation and meal arrangements for all players, coaches, and staff.
- Maintains positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating effectively with students, students' parents, faculty, co-workers, and managers.
- Other duties as assigned.
ACCOUNTABILITY:
- Leads student-athletes in their academic, physical and leadership development.
- Promotes the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletics program.
- May supervise volunteer coaches and/or student assistants.
For more information about this position, please contact Jessica Deitrick, Head Coach Women's Rowing at jdeitric@highpoint.edu.