Harvard University

Harvard University

Assistant Coach - Women's Lightweight Crew

Allston, MA, United States

No sponsorship$50k-$78kDetected 5 days ago
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About the role

  • Under the supervision of the Head Coach, the purpose of this position is to use athletics as a tool to educate college students.
  • This position typically influences student-athletes for their entire four years at Harvard and plays a key role in shaping their personal development.
  • This position assists in planning, directing and coaching the women's inter-collegiate lightweight rowing program.

Responsibilities

  • Assists Head Coach in developing, coordinating, and planning practices and competition to develop student-athlete skills and helps team perform at competitive levels.
  • Analyzes video to scout opponents and develop strategies for team development.
  • Effectively leads and communicates with students by generating enthusiasm for the team through credible coaching.
  • Maintains compliance with University, Ivy League, NCAA and other rules and regulations.
  • Support for families and caregivers

Requirements

  • Must be able to lift equipment associated with the sport.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
  • Minimum of 5 years of crew coaching and/or rowing experience at the collegiate, national, and/or Olympic level.

Nice to have

  • Understands the philosophy, principles and policies of Harvard and Ivy League athletics (including the University Conflict of Interest and Commitment policy).

Skills

  • Coaching experience with lightweights preferred.
  • Requires substantial mastery of sport-specific knowledge and relevant issues.
  • Requires moderate management and leadership knowledge.
  • Familiarity with Peach System preferred.
  • Certificates and Licenses:
  • Valid driver's license needed.
  • CPR and First Aid required.
  • Appointment End Date: 06/30/2027
  • Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week
  • Compensation Range/Rate (including Shift Differential if applicable): $50,000-$78,000/annual
  • Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
  • Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education, Criminal, and DMV

Compensation

  • $50,000-$78,000/annual

Benefits

  • Our benefits include, but are not limited to:
  • Generous paid time off including parental leave
  • Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
  • Retirement plans with university contributions
  • Wellbeing and mental health resources
  • Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
  • Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks
  • Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page.
  • Develops, coordinates and plans assigned portions of practices and game management consistent with Head Coach's strategic vision.
  • Supports culture of education through athletics.

Company info

  • We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives.

Equal opportunity

  • EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement
  • equal opportunity and non-discrimination.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position

This listing is sourced directly from Harvard University's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.