Head Women's Crew Coach

Position Title & Department:

 Head Women's Crew Coach; Athletics Posting #

5254

Department Description:

As part of the University of San Diego, a Roman Catholic University, the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to advancing academic and athletic excellence and enhancing students' lives while promoting the University of San Diego.

University Description:

The University of San Diego, an engaged and contemporary Catholic institution, was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972, USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth, goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries old tradition of Catholic higher education, the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any, or no, religious background. The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of engaged global citizens and an earnest confrontation of humanity’s urgent challenges.

Detailed Description:

The Head Women’s Rowing Coach is responsible for all administrative and organizational aspects of the NCAA Division I Women’s Rowing Program within the mission of the University and its philosophy of Intercollegiate Athletics. The coach will hold academic requirements and pursuits as a matter of highest priority and will actively encourage student-athletes to succeed academically and acquire a degree. The coach supervises the novice coach, the assistant coach, volunteer coaches and student athletes. The head coach is also responsible for budget development and administration, recruitment of student-athletes, adherence to NCAA, West Coast Conference and University regulations in regard to recruiting, admission standards and eligibility, monitoring student-athlete academic progress, the scheduling of athletic practices and contests, and the establishment of effective media relations. The head coach will assist in sports promotional and fundraising activities and serve as a representative of the University to the outside community when appropriate. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Direct involvement with all administrative and organizational aspects of an NCAA Division I program under the supervision of the Associate Vice President and Executive Director of Athletics.

• Supervision of novice coach and assistant coach with delegated responsibilities for the overall maintenance of the program.
• Supervision of all student athletes in a coordinated and planned program of practices and competition, with a concern for the players’ health and welfare, physical and psychological preparation.
• Direct on-water coaching responsibilities.
• Responsible for the development and improvement of rowing technique. Work with individual rowers on ergs when requested and appropriate. 
• Responsible for the organization of the USD Boathouse and for the safe handling of all equipment, including shells and launches. 
• In cooperation with the Associate AD for Compliance and Student Services, uphold all University academic policies and assist, when appropriate, in counseling student-athletes relative to academic success, progress and eligibility. 
• Enforce University and athletic department policies and regulations in regard to the use/abuse of alcohol and drugs by team members.
• Foster and maintain positive student body and faculty relations with student athletes. 
• Recommend to the Associate Director of Athletics for Finance and Administration , an annual budget for the program and operate within the approved budget. 
• Work with the Manager of Athletic Equipment Services to purchase uniforms, supplies and equipment as approved by the Sport Supervisor and Director of Athletics. 
• Responsibility for all team and individual travel, meals and lodging with prompt resolution of accounts.
• Prepare and organize a representative schedule for approval by the Director of Athletics. Consideration should be given to the