Assistant Coach, Women’s Open Rowing

The mission of Princeton University Department of Athletics is to strive for excellence in academics and athletics, while embracing equity in opportunity, good sportsmanship, and ethical conduct. In keeping with this mission, the role of the assistant coach of women’s open rowing is to provide a quality varsity program that will challenge and develop the physical, mental and personal abilities of student-athletes of a Division I program.

Princeton University Department of Athletics is committed to creating a workplace culture where differences are celebrated, where all employees feel valued and are empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents, and where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

• Assist with the recruitment of student-athletes on a national and international level.
• Assist with the management of recruiting database of potential recruits.
• Develop and execute recruiting plan.
• Plan and organize on-campus visits.
• Assist in all aspects of coaching a nationally competitive Division I rowing program, including thorough knowledge of the sport, coaching strategies and student-athlete development.
• Assist in overall program planning and organization.
• Travel with the team to away competitions and assist with the coordination of team travel.
• Assist/coordinate social media platforms.
• Assist with alumni events and development of Friends Group.
• Other Administrative duties as assigned.
• Adhere to Ivy League and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Work within the framework of the Department of Athletics administration and coaches.
• Communicate effectively with students, faculty, administration, staff and alumni.
• Ability to uphold the commitment to the Department of Athletics mission and values of Education Through Athletics.

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent coaching experience.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• First Aid, AED, and CPR certification within four months of hire.
• Proficient with MS office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to manage team dynamics.
• Demonstrated organizational ability for practice and recruiting.
• An understanding of the fundamental role that intercollegiate athletics, properly implemented, can play in the educational development of our student-athletes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous recruiting experience
  
• Collegiate playing experience
  
• Successful background in coaching at the collegiate
  

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