Head Men's Rowing Coach

The Head Men’s Rowing Coach is responsible for all administrative and organizational aspects of the USD Men’s Rowing Program within the mission of the University and its philosophy of Intercollegiate Athletics. The head men’s rowing coach will hold academic requirements and pursuits as a matter of highest priority and will actively encourage student-athletes to succeed academically and acquire a degree. The head men’s rowing coach directly supervises the assistant coach, volunteer coaches and student athletes. The head coach is also responsible for budget development and administration, recruitment of student-athletes, adherence to US Rowing, Western Intercollegiate Rowing Association and University regulations in regard to recruiting, admission standards and eligibility, monitoring student-athlete academic progress, the scheduling of athletic practices and contests, and the establishment of effective media relations. The head coach will assist in sports promotional and fundraising activities and serve as a representative of the University to the outside community when appropriate. Supervision received; general supervision from the Associate Director of Athletics. Supervision exercised; close supervision of the assistant coaches and volunteer coaches; oversight of athletes.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Direct involvement with all administrative and organizational aspects of an intercollegiate athletics program under the supervision of the Associate AD. 

• Supervision of assistant coaches with delegated responsibilities for the overall maintenance of the program
• Supervision of all student athletes in a coordinated and planned program of practices and competition, with a concern for the players’ health and welfare, physical and psychological preparation.
• Direct on-water coaching responsibilities.
• Responsible for the development and improvement of rowing technique. Work with individual rowers on ergs when requested and appropriate.
• Responsible for the organization of the USD Boathouse and for the safe handling of all equipment, including shells and launches.
• In cooperation with the Assistant Director of Athletics for Compliance and Student Services, uphold all University academic policies and assist, when appropriate, in counseling student-athletes relative to academic success, progress and eligibility
• Enforce University and athletic department policies and regulations in regard to the use/abuse of alcohol and drugs by team members
• Foster and maintain positive student body and faculty relations with student athletes
• Recommend to the Director of Athletics, an annual budget for the program and operate within the approved budget
• Work with the Manager of Athletic Equipment Services to purchase uniforms, supplies and equipment as approved by the Sport Supervisor and Director of Athletics.
• Responsibility for all team and individual travel, meals and lodging with prompt resolution of accounts
• Prepare and organize a representative schedule for approval by the Director of Athletics. Consideration should be given to the academic life of student-athletes, i.e. missed class time, examination periods and other factors that would adversely affect their academic success
• Participation in public relations, promotion and fund raising activities as conducted   by the University and/or department.
• Maintain professional growth through attending meetings, coaches clinics, workshops, etc.
• Assist in the organization of any team and/or department awards presentations to student-athletes
• Establish and maintain positive relations with the media
• Responsible for the selection and training of all volunteer coaches

Responsibility for recruiting academically and athletically qualified student-athletes for admission to the University with adherence to admissions and athletic department policies and procedures in this regard. 

• Knowledge of and adherence to all University and Conference rules and regulations, policies and procedures with special attention to recruiting, eligibility, admissions and financial aid
• Responsible for all on-campus official visits
• Responsible for the on-campus recruitment of “walk on” athletes when necessary to meet team membership needs.

Boathouse Supervision 

• In cooperation with the USD Head Women’s Rowing Coach, direct oversight responsibility for the efficient and safe operation of the USD Boathouse
• Responsible for the maintenance of all USD rowing equipment, including all shells, oars, launches, trailer and crew truck. 
• In cooperation with the women’s head coach, serve as the rigger for all racing shells