Coaches current student-athletes and assists the Head Coach in the management of the overall program. Serves as lead recruiter and will work in collaboration with Head Coach and other Assistant Coaches on best recruiting strategies. Assist with other coaches and staff where additional help is needed.
JOB DUTIES:
55% - Essential - Coaching: Coaches practice sessions, workouts, and regattas. Teaches student-athletes the fundamentals and strategies required to compete at the highest level of intercollegiate athletics. Teaches student athletes the rules of competition. Teaches student athletes to safely compete and ensures compliance with sports medicine policies. Instructs student athletes regarding team concepts. Attends preparatory meetings and assists in designing and developing practice and race plans. Stays abreast of sport techniques, strategies, rules, and skills. Works directly with student-athletes. Effectively communicates strategies, objectives, techniques, and concepts to team members. Performs other necessary instructional and coaching duties. Meets with student-athletes to discuss goals, performance, school, video review, etc.
20% - Essential - Recruiting: Identifies and recruits quality student-athletes who have a reasonable opportunity for success both academically and athletically at Clemson. Collaborates with Head Coach and other assistants on best recruiting strategies. Ability to travel domestically and internationally as to attend practices and competitions of prospective student-athletes. Develops and maintains relationships with high school and club coaches. Maintains well-developed organizational and interpersonal skills. Collaborates with the Head Coach and Compliance Services with respect to recruiting evaluations, communications, and travel. Submits appropriate pre- and post- OV paperwork.
30% - Essential - Program Management and Operations: Assists and collaborates with the Head Coach and other coaches in the management of the overall program as directed. Examples of assistance may include, but are not limited to, providing support to Athletic Academic Services, monitoring student-athlete academic progress, enforcing academic policies, participating in public relations efforts to promote the program, coordinating scheduling, administering team travel, equipment management, personnel management, meeting with sports medicine, etc.
5% - Essential - Professional Development: Maintains a comprehensive knowledge of the sport. Complies with all University, Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rules and regulations. Engages in continuing education with the Compliance Office and within the sport. Attends Collegiate Rowing Association Meetings
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education - Bachelor's Degree
Work Experience - 1+ years experience coaching
RESPONSIBILITIES:
JOB KNOWLEDGE Comprehensive Job Knowledge - Comprehensive knowledge of theories and practices and ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES No Supervisory Duties - Not responsible for supervising employees.
BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Exposure to heat or cold Wet or humid Noise Vibration Overnight Travel
WORK SCHEDULE:
Standard Hrs: 40
JOB LOCATION:
Clemson, SC
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
July 7, 2024
CLOSING STATEMENT:
Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, or related medical condition), national origin, age, disability, veteran's status, genetic information, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. Clemson University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and encourages applications from minorities and women.
