Position Overview:
This position is classified as a 10-month full-time at-will employment appointment with administrative (30%) and coaching (teaching) (70%) responsibilities. This position is eligible to accrue sick leave at a rate of 10 hours each month but will not accrue vacation leave. The coach will provide daily instruction to student-athletes to increase their knowledge and understanding of the sport. Provide strategic direction, leadership, and motivation to prepare student-athletes for intercollegiate competition. Plan, organize and conduct practice sessions. Educate and enforce safety rules and regulations. Plan and direct physical conditioning programs that will enable athletes to achieve maximum performance. Educate individuals or groups in rules, strategies, techniques, and principles relevant to their particular sport. Evaluate athletes' skill level and review performance records to determine their fitness and potential in a particular area of athletics. Keep abreast of changing rules, techniques, technologies, and philosophies relevant to their sport. Ensure compliance with all NCAA rules and regulations for their respective sport program.
Department Specific Essential Job Functions:
Directs recruiting and complies with all NCAA rules and regulations to recruit academically successful and highly skilled student athletes. Directs staffing, budget, financial aid and annual scholarships for women's rowing. Oversees Conference and NCAA rules as enforced by prescribed laws. Responsible for all scheduling, travel arrangements and month to month budget control, including annual operating budget. Must be part of the "total team concept" utilized by the Athletic Department in administering intercollegiate athletics at UCO. Organizes and administers all aspects of Women's Rowing, including organizing team practices and performing leadership and coaching skills that produce the highest quality of success. Cooperates with media, civic organizations, and campus departments to promote the sport, as well as, the entire athletic department. Works closely with NCAA Athletic Compliance staff to ensure adherence to all applicable NCAA, Conference and University regulations. Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of and adheres to applicable NCAA, Conference, University, and departmental rules and regulations. Upon notification of any NCAA violation, reports the violation to the NCAA Compliance Office. Also has a responsibility to follow applicable procedures and cooperate fully with any and all investigations of potential violations of NCAA, Conference, University or departmental rules and regulations. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Experience Required:
The ideal candidate will have experience in teaching, instructing, and coaching, preferably at the collegiate level. Requires the application of expertise in a chosen field to achieve results. 5+ years of experience. Bachelor's degree. Appropriate professional accomplishments and credentials. Current First Aid/CPR/AED Certification must be provided.
Must have a valid driver's license, clean driving record, and be able to operate a typical motor vehicle.
Qualifications/Experience Preferred:
Minimum of three years coaching experience at the high school or collegiate level. Demonstrated successful experience in team/program management. Master's degree. Knowledge of intercollegiate athletics.
Preference given to applications received by July 24, 2025.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Knowledge of and willingness to adhere to all NCAA, Conference, and University rules and regulations as they relate to compliance. Knowledge of intercollegiate athletics. Demonstrated coaching skills. Ability to coach on a competitive level. Ability to recruit, retain, and motivate student-athletes. Ability to assess athletic talent. Ability to compile and analyze statistics, and other sports information Demonstrated competency in the areas of skills instruction, academic priorities. Ability to lead and to motivate others. Ability to serve as a positive role model. Verbal and written communication skills. Interpersonal/human relations skills. Organizational/planning skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to function in a multi-dimensional organization and talent assessment. Knowledge of physical conditioning techniques and weight training. Must meet physical demands of the position which include extensive rowing/boathouse activities and working in a noisy environment. Ability to work in an environment where the education, welfare, and graduation of student-athletes receive primary emphasis. Maintains nationally recognized strength and conditioning certification. Maintain current certification in first aid, cardiopulmonary (CPR), and automatic external defibrillator (AED) use. Knowledge of medical terminology. Knowledge of strength and conditioning equipment. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Supervisory skills.
Physical Demands:
Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
