Assistant Coach or Associate Head Coach - Women's Rowing

Job Summary:

The Division of Intercollegiate Athletics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison dedicates itself to the mission of providing athletic opportunities to a wide range of students in an environment in which all student-athletes can achieve their academic and competitive goals. The Division strives to provide equitable opportunities for all student-athletes and fosters the principles of sportsmanship, respect and fair play on the field of play. The Division sponsors teams in 23 sports competing under the regulatory guidelines established by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the Big Ten Conference, the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) and the Intercollegiate Rowing Association (IRA).

UW-Madison is located in the heart of Madison which is the state capital and the state's second largest city. Madison has a solid and long-standing national reputation as a vibrant and thriving city.

Responsibilities:

Major Responsibilities: Under the direct supervision of the Head Coach, assist with the responsibilities of a Division I Women's Rowing program which includes open- and lightweight rowers in accordance with NCAA, Big Ten, and University regulations.

Primary responsibilities include:
- Teaching and instructing student-athletes in the fundamentals of Division I Collegiate Rowing
- Provide guidance, motivation and leadership development to student-athletes
- Travel to away competitions throughout the competitive collegiate season
- Organization of data and analytics
- Equipment management
- Execute national and international recruiting
- Additional areas of responsibility may include: planning and conducting team practices, individual skill instruction, departmental collaboration, performance of administrative, academic and public relations duties, and other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Education:

Required
Bachelor's Degree

Qualifications:

- Elite collegiate or international rowing experience preferred.
- Minimum two (2) years of collegiate and/or professional rowing coaching experience is preferred.
- Five (5) years of collegiate coaching experience is required to be considered for the Associate Head Coach Business Title.
- Ideal candidates should demonstrate the following:
* Ability to foster team competitive success while maintaining a strong emphasis on the personal development and academic achievement of student-athletes;
* Ability to work cooperatively and build strong working relationships with diverse groups including administrators, faculty, staff, students and alumni
* Ability to develop student-athletes' skills to maximize performance
* Strong leadership interpersonal and communication skills
* Work well independently and in teams
* Ability to be flexible in accepting new responsibilities.
* Excellent communication skills to work with student-athletes, other coaches, support staff and administrators;
* Knowledge of and experience with NCAA and Big Ten rules.
* Administratively self-sufficient. Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and web applications.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Negotiable
ANNUAL (12 months)
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as:
- Generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off;
- Competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits;
- Badger gear & season tickets for Badger football, men's basketball and men's hockey, and/or the varsity sports pass.

More Benefits information can be found at https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/. 

Additional Information:

Conditions of Appointment: This is a Limited appointment. Salary will be assigned within the appropriate range, commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience. A