Head Coach of Men's Rowing
Connecticut College, a member of the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC), is conducting a national search for an experienced coach for the intercollegiate Division III Men’s Rowing program. Connecticut College has at a state-of-the-art rowing facilities on our beautiful campus on the banks of the Thames River. We have just completed a full renovation of the Kohn Waterfront which is home to our rowing and sailing teams and is one of the top division III rowing facilities in the country. In the off season our rowing team has the Christophers Indoor Rowing Center which has two eight -person rowing tanks and a fleet of Concept 2 ergs for off season training.
This position is a full-time faculty position for the academic year. Compensation in addition to pay includes a full benefits package. The Connecticut College Athletic Department is committed to creating a community that supports diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages allyship through education, training, and dialogue. We will create a community of belonging, acceptance, and respect for our entire athletic family. By doing so, the Connecticut College Athletic Department will be a safe place for all marginalized groups as we work to stand against racism, discrimination and hate.
The successful candidate will be responsible for planning daily practices and preparing for competition, recruiting prospective student-athletes for Men’s Rowing team, supervising the teams in intercollegiate events on and off campus, and performing outreach to team parents and alumni.
The Head Coach of Rowing will develop and implement daily practice, conditioning regimen and skill development in season for the men's rowing team; roster management and daily affairs for Men's Rowing; complete race entries, make lineup decisions; report results; perform periodic outreach to team parents and alumni. The Head Coach will handle all NCAA, NESCAC and department administrative responsibilities for the men’s rowing team; adhere to all College, NESCAC, and NCAA regulations; plan, coordinate, supervise and execute all team travel with approval from the Director of Athletics; attend all department functions; develop and implement an effective recruitment plan in collaboration with the Office of Admission; actively participate in program fundraising in collaboration with the Office of Advancement; care for the overall development and the well-being of each student-athlete; must have the ability to drive 12 passenger and 7 passenger vans for team travel. This position will also coordinate the waterfront operations in coordination with athletic administrators. This position requires both night and weekend availability throughout the academic year.
Master’s degree preferred in an appropriate area of specialization and at least 3 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified required; current safe boating license, current certification in CPR and First Aid; ability to interact well with a variety of people from all aspects of the College and community; posses a valid state issued driver's license; strong written and verbal communication skills; knowledge of common coaching practices and the ability to properly instruct collegiate athletes; high integrity to manage confidential information, especially Personal Private Information (PPI); knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations; ability to react calmly and effectively in an emergency situation; travel is required; and have the availability to work weekends in order to fulfill the obligations of the position.
Please submit the following documents to: Cover Letter, Resume and 3 Professional References to Interfolio at: http://apply.interfolio.com/124655
Connecticut College is a private, highly selective institution with a demonstrated commitment to outstanding faculty teaching and research. We recognize that intellectual vitality and diversity are inseparable. The College seeks creative scholars excited about working in a liberal arts setting, with its strong focus on engaged teaching, participation in shared governance, and active involvement in an institution-wide advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion. AA/EOE
Connecticut College requires employees to be fully vaccinated and have received a booster for COVID-19 and new employees must present their COVID-19 vaccination record to Human Resources prior to the first day of employment. Individuals who have a medical condition or sincerely held religious beliefs that prevent them from getting the vaccine may confidentially request an exemption through the office of Human Resources. Additional COVID-19 safety protocols such as participation in weekly testing may be required of faculty, staff and students who have approved vaccine exemptions.