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
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