Assistant Coach, Women’s Rowing Contract

Job Description:

POSITION: Assistant Coach or Graduate Assistant for Women’s Rowing

DEPARTMENT:
Women’s Rowing

BASIC FUNCTION: Responsible for the usual and customary duties associated with assisting in the coaching of
an athletic program; responsible for knowledge and skills entailed in the sport being represented.

UNUSUAL WORK CONDITIONS:
Non-traditional work hours; possible extensive travel involved; potential exposure to blood borne pathogens.

EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree

EXPERIENCE: Related coaching experience preferred

REPORTS TO: Head Coach

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Assists the Head Coach with the responsibility for a successful program. This involves:

• overseeing the recruitment of academically qualified student athletes,

• helping to maintain the academic success
  and progress of all recruited athletes with assistance from the Student Academic Support Services department,

• preparing the
  teams for practice and competitions on a weekly basis,

• overseeing and providing counseling, training and conditioning for the
  athletes,

• ensuring the rules compliance of the NCAA, Conference and the University in the athletic program with the
  assistance of the compliance Services on campus,

• immediate reporting of suspected or confirmed rules
  violations.

2. Assists in the planning of the program. This involves:

• developing an attractive annual
  schedule in cooperation with the Head Coach,

• meeting regularly with the Head Coach to ensure a clear understanding and
  dialogue of all aspects of the program,

• maintaining accurate files and documentation on the athletes including information
  for the annual report, recruiting and contracts,

• recommending improvements to maintain the success of the
  program.

3. Assists in the preparation and expense of a budget. This involves:

• planning for expensing
  of the annual university allocation,

• recommending yearly changes in the budget requests,

• approving all
  expenditures of the program throughout the fiscal year.

4. Assists in the coordination of student athlete programs in
ensuring the success of the team.

5. Assists in organizing and administering a quality summer camp program as
requested.

6. Assists the Head Coach in promoting the University. This includes:

• being responsible for a
  great deal of public relations responsibilities to radio, TV, the media and University Alumni and service groups,

• producing a
  program that exhibits success and growth each year due to a great amount of spectator, faculty and media interest and the potential for more
  University revenue,

• organizing and conducting a quality summer camp to promote the University and generate additional income
  each year.

7. Receives annual written approval from the Director of Athletics and Recreation and the President prior to
receiving any athletically related income and benefits from sources outside the institution including contractual agreements and letters of
appointment. Sources of income shall include but are not limited to: income from annuities; sports camps; housing benefits (including
preferential housing arrangements); country club memberships; complimentary ticket sales; television and radio programs; and endorsements or
consultations with athletics shoe, apparel or equipment manufacturers.

8. Participates in the professional development of the
department. This involves:

• attending divisional and departmental gatherings and seminars to understand the University and
  its goals and objectives,

• attending regular staff meetings,

• monitoring developments in the NCAA and the
  Conference through attendance at workshops, seminars and related associations and organizations,

• promoting an image of
  efficiency and courtesy throughout the community and the campus.

9. Promotes safe and secure working conditions.
This involves:

• promoting proper utilization of equipment, materials, staff and athletes,

• notifying the
  supervisor immediately of any unsafe conditions.

10. Performs other related duties as required or dictated by
responsibilities.

Duties may be changed and/or be added at any time.

This position is based at Fairfield University’s
Fairfield, CT campus and is not eligible for immigration assistance.

Category:

Athletics – Admin

Performs such other
duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.

*Disclaimer

The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not
designed to contain and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, activities, and/or
qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change and new ones may
be assigned at any time, with or without notice.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background
check.

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discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics,
protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or
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layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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