University of Washington

Assistant Coach-Women's Rowing

Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; one year of collegiate or elite coaching experience or two years coaching junior rowers or competition at Senior National Team level.
  • Proven capability in connecting with student-athletes.
  • Master's degree preferred.
  • Three years of coaching and recruiting experience at NCAA Division I or equivalent elite level preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to promote a high-performance team culture.

Responsibilities

  • Coach and develop athletes to enhance their performance.
  • Identify and recruit top talent for the program.
  • Manage compliance and administrative tasks for roster management.
  • Aid in the personal and athletic development of student-athletes.
  • Oversee equipment and boat logistics.
  • Handle communications and marketing efforts for program advancement.
  • Coordinate travel and event operations.

Benefits

  • Access to tickets for UW intercollegiate home competitions.
  • Potential moving allowance for non-local candidates.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Washington Athletics has an outstanding opportunity for Assistant Coach, Women's Rowing, to join their team.

About this Opportunity

This position will report to the Head Coach of Women's Rowing and will assist in the successful operation of the women's rowing program. The primary duties of University of Washington Athletic Department coaches are to teach, instruct, educate and impart knowledge to student-athletes regarding the rules and fundamentals of their respective sport with the goal to continuously improve and achieve athletic excellence.

Key Responsibilities
  • Coaching & Athlete Performance (50%)
  • Recruiting & Talent Identification (25%)
  • Compliance, Roster Management & Administrative Operations (5%)
  • Student-Athlete Development (5%)
  • Equipment & Boat Operations (5%)
  • Communications, Marketing & Advancement (5%)
  • Travel & Event Operations (2.5%)
  • Other Duties (2.5%)


Required Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Manager.
  • Bachelor's degree and a minimum of either one year of successful coaching experience at the collegiate or elite level, two years of successful experience coaching junior rowers, or two years of competing at the Senior National Team level.


Additional Qualifications
  • Proven ability to relate to student-athletes.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree.
  • Three years of successful coaching and recruiting at the NCAA Division I, international, national team, U23, U19, high-performance club or equivalent elite rowing level.
  • Demonstrated ability to build and sustain a high-performance team culture emphasizing accountability, leadership development, academic excellence and competitive success.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a coaching staff while supporting and implementing the Head Coach's vision, competitive strategy and program objectives.
  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with student-athletes, alumni, donors, recruits, families and external stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated success identifying, recruiting and developing NCAA Championship, National Team, U23, U19 and international-caliber student-athletes.
  • Experience managing all phases of the recruiting process, including recruiting strategy, talent evaluation, database management, official visits, international recruiting and relationship development with elite rowing programs.
  • Knowledge of NIL-related opportunities, student-athlete retention strategies and the evolving NCAA athletics landscape.
  • Experience utilizing performance analytics, sports science and athlete monitoring systems to support training and competitive success.
  • Experience coaching at programs that have competed at NCAA Championships, conference championships and/or international competitions.
  • Trailer driving experience.


About the Team

Washington Athletics aims to inspire champions in competition and in the classroom. We exist to enrich the lives of students to positively impact our community and world for generations to come. Operating with the four core values of growth mindset, committed service, humility and grit, the Huskies choose to lead by example. All Husky Athletics staff make an IMPACT by committing to creating a purpose driven culture that impacts students and our greater community. We engage in GROWTH through dynamic conversations, embracing creativity, and recognizing that every challenge represents an opportunity to learn. We are a COMMUNITY who strive to create experiences for our stakeholders every single day. At our core is the belief that INCLUSION means creating spaces and places that reflect equity, advocacy and belonging for all.

With over 650 student-athletes participating in UW's 22 sports programs, the department of Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to providing student-athletes with the ability to compete for national and conference championships while working toward a degree from one of the world's leading public research universities.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:
$90,000.00 annual
Pay Range Maximum:
$90,000.00 annual
Other Compensation:
- Taxable benefits include tickets to UW Intercollegiate home competitions. - Non-local candidates may be eligible for a moving allowance.
Benefits:
For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Temporary or Regular?
This is a regular position
FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):
100.00%
Union/Bargaining Unit:
Not Applicable

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