Assistant Coach, Club Rowing

Job Description

The Assistant Coach for Wentworth Club Rowing works with the head coach to provide supervision and effective leadership to the rowing club sport program. Responsibilities include fostering skill development and teamwork among students; promoting and upholding institute policies and procedures; and initiating activities in support of the rowing team. This position collaborates with the head coach to provide skill and developmental support to the team. A member of the coaching staff is required to be at all practices & events. Minimum Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree. Minimum Knowledge Required: Working knowledge of fundamental concepts of rowing, practices and procedures related to, and ability to apply in varied situations. Use instructions and guidelines to perform the job safety function. Periodic training will be required.

Minimum Qualifications

Valid Driver’s License. Ability to trailer boats to events. Bachelor’s degree. Level I US Rowing Certification. Boating Safety License. Knowledge of skill development and US Rowing rules and regulations. Ability to work with and develop a variety of experience and skill levels. The coach must attend all practices and regattas. Preferred Knowledge Required: Working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous coaching experience. Skill development experience. Team building experience.

Position Details

At this time, the university is unable to sponsor applicants for H-1B visas. Club Sport Coach's compensation varies based on seasons. The minimum assistant coach rate for this role is $2,500 per season. Compensation and Benefits Wentworth Institute of Technology is committed to fair, transparent, and legally compliant compensation practices. We believe that clarity about pay structures and ranges supports equity, fosters trust, and ensures a positive workplace for all employees. Please visit here to see the comprehensive benefits package offered to support the best experience for our employees. https://wit.edu/careers/work-wentworth Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth Inclusive Excellence is one of the four pillars of the Strategic Plan. Actively and intentionally cultivating a diverse and culturally competent institution where each member has the opportunity and support to reach their full potential and make contributions to our campus community and beyond is Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth. To find out more about the Wentworth’s commitment to Inclusive Excellence, please visit the website https://wit.edu/about/inclusive-excellence. All applicants have the right to accessibility support and accommodations. To request accessibility support or accommodations, contact the Executive Director of Equity and Compliance, Catlin Wells, at wellsc1@wit.edu. E-Verify for Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) Wentworth participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from your Form I-9 to records available to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Wentworth Institute of Technology is a private university located in the Fenway neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. Through a uniquely effective, hands-on experiential learning approach, Wentworth prepares graduates who are future-focused and career-ready. We are a collaborative, mission-driven community of educators and professionals committed to excellence in ourselves and in the students we teach and support. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to continuing to develop a richly diverse faculty, staff, and student body. For general information on working at Wentworth and Benefits click here. Inclusive Excellence is one of the four pillars of the Strategic Plan. Actively and intentionally cultivating a diverse and culturally competent institution where each member has the opportunity and support to reach their full potential and make contributions to our campus community and beyond is Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth.