The University of Virginia is a highly competitive Division I program committed to academic and athletic excellence. The Department of Athletics at the University of Virginia is now accepting applications for the position of Head Coach, Women's Rowing.

The Head Coach is responsible for leading all aspects of the women's rowing program in alignment with the mission and goals of the Department of Athletics and University.

Responsibilities include directing and managing the planning, design, implementation, management, and execution of an effective team strategy.

The Head Coach will:

• Develop a strategic recruiting plan that targets student athletes who are academically eligible and athletically competitive.
  
• Hire, train, and supervise assistant coaches.
  
• Define team and player goals and implement plans to achieve them.
  
• Monitor expenses, analyze cost projections and trends, identify resource allocation, and maintain a balanced and accurate budget.
  
• Maintain detailed and current knowledge on all NCAA, ACC, and University rules and regulations related to the sports program, ensuring all those associated with the program remain compliant.
  

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Familiarity with and adherence to NCAA rules and regulations regarding the sport of Women's Rowing.
  
• Excellent organizational and communications skills.
  
• Strong strategic thinking.
  
• Ability to effectively prioritize, meet deadlines and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
  
• Ability to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends as necessary.
  

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree

Experience: Significant experience in coaching rowing at the collegiate and/or professional level.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience: 5 or more years coaching at the Division 1 level.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is performed in the process of coaching student-athletes within a sports program.

This is a full-time position with UVa benefits. Employees benefits package highlights include:

• Moving and relocation reimbursement assistance
  
• 22 days of paid time off, increasing with service; 13+ paid holidays each year, in addition to paid time off
  
• Parental and Community Service Leave
  
• Health plan with options to meet healthcare and financial needs
  
• Retirement benefits
  
• Tuition and professional development benefits
  
• Employee wellness program featuring activities to earn up to $500/year.
  

Preference will be given to applications received by May 27, 2024. Please do not forward any applicant materials directly to staff of the Department of Athletics, as only applications received through this system will be considered.

The successful candidate will pass a background check. Please apply through the UVA job board . Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs.' Complete an application online with the following documents:

• Resume
  
• Cover letter
  
• Contact information for three references
  

Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration. For questions about the application process, please contact Michele Jarman, Academic Recruiter.

For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com/ .

The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.