Overview
Head Womens Rowing Coach Jobs in Edmond at University of Central Oklahoma
Position Classification:
10-month, full-time, salary, exempt and benefit-eligible staff position. For more benefit information visit Why Work at UCO?
General Schedule:
The general schedule for this position is Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; nights and weekends required as season demands.
Position Summary:
The Head Women’s Rowing Coach is responsible for the leadership, organization, and administration of the University’s women’s rowing program. The position supports the academic, athletic, and personal development of student-athletes while promoting competitive excellence and ensuring full compliance with NCAA, Conference, and University policies. This role includes approximately 70% coaching/teaching and 30% administrative responsibilities.
Job Duties:
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Coaching and Student-Athlete Development-
Plan, organize, and conduct all practice sessions, training activities, and competitions.
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Provide instruction in rowing techniques, race strategy, physical conditioning, and sport-specific skills.
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Monitor, evaluate, and document student-athlete performance and progress.
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Promote physical safety, sportsmanship, accountability, and academic success.
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Remain current on coaching methodologies, equipment technologies, and sport rules.
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Recruiting and Compliance-
Direct all recruiting activities in accordance with NCAA, Conference, and University regulations.
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Identify, recruit, and retain academically and athletically qualified student-athletes.
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Collaborate with the Athletic Compliance Office to ensure program compliance.
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Self-report potential violations and fully cooperate with compliance reviews or investigations.
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Program Administration-
Administer all operational aspects of the women’s rowing program.
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Manage staffing needs, scholarship allocations, and financial aid coordination.
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Develop, monitor, and manage annual and monthly operating budgets.
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Coordinate schedules, travel arrangements, and competition logistics.
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Contribute to Athletic Department initiatives and support the departmental “total team concept.”
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Equipment, Boats, and Logistics-
Oversee the care, maintenance, repair, and inventory of rowing equipment, including shells, oars, launches, trailers, and associated gear.
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Safely rig, derig, clean, load, unload, store, and transport boats and equipment.
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Oversee transportation of boats in compliance with University and state transportation requirements.
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Ensure rowing launches are operated and maintained according to safety standards.
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Outreach and Representation-
Serve as a positive representative of the University and Athletics Department.
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Engage with media, alumni, civic organizations, and campus partners to promote the rowing program.
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Act as a mentor and role model supporting student-athlete leadership and personal development.
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Perform other related duties as assigned.
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Qualifications/Experience Required:
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Bachelor’s degree.
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Coaching, teaching, or instructing experience, preferably at the collegiate level.
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Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certification or ability to obtain prior to employment.
Qualifications/Experience Preferred:
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Three (3) or more years of coaching experience at the junior or collegiate level.
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Experience administering an intercollegiate athletics program.
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Experience recruiting and program management.
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Master’s degree.
Knowledge/Skills/ Abilities
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Knowledge of and commitment to NCAA, Conference, and University rules and compliance expectations.
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Knowledge of rowing principles and coaching techniques.
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Strong leadership, organizational, and planning skills.
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Ability to recruit, motivate, instruct, and mentor student-athletes.
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Effective verbal and written communication skills.
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Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
Physical Demands:
Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Title: Head Womens Rowing Coach
Company: University of Central Oklahoma
Location: Edmond
