Background
Women’s Rowing at UC Davis is a competitive sport club at the University of California, Davis in Northern California. We are a self-funded team, rowing out of the Port of West Sacramento, and are organized and run by an elected council of student athletes. Our mission is to bring the sport of rowing to college athletes, encourage growth and leadership, and compete on a regional and national level. Our athletes are often new to the sport, however, we have a tradition of learning fast and being successful at competitive regattas such as San Diego Crew Classic, WIRA, and ACRA. This year, our Novice 8+ placed first at WIRA and had the fourth fastest time at ACRA. Our Varsity 4+ placed in the top twenty at ACRA.
Our university operates on a quarter system with three ten-week quarters. There are occasional council meetings in the summer months, and the coaching season is from mid-September through the end of May. There is no practice during winter break from mid-December to early January.
Duties
- Display proficiency in rowing technique
- Work with the elected council to plan practices and regattas
- Work with Assistant Coach (AC) to lead practices - Monday through Friday, 5:00am - 7:20am; Saturday, 7:30am - 10:20am (timing may be flexible, please ask if you have questions!)
- Create and adhere to a training plan for Novice and Varsity athletes
- Coordinate with other university coaches to schedule scrimmages and races
- Work with AC and elected Boathouse Manager to maintain equipment and ensure safety launches are adequately stocked, fueled, and ready for practice
- Work with AC to determine boatings for regattas
- Attend biweekly council meetings
Qualifications
- Experience coaching a rowing team preferred but not required
- USRowing Level 2 coaching certification or ability to obtain certification
- Ability or willingness to learn to drive boat trailer
- Valid boating license, or ability to obtain one
- Compliance with university policies such as background check and safety trainings (will be provided)
- Clear communication skills
- Enthusiasm for teaching the sport and having fun
Compensation
We are offering a part-time salary of $20,000. The contract will be from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. Summer work is minimal with the season starting mid-September.
Additional Compensation
The selected candidate may receive additional compensation at an hourly rate upon completion of certain maintenance tasks which include but are not limited to the following:
- Erg repair
- Boat repair
- Launch maintenance
To apply, please send a cover letter addressing why you are interested in and fit for the position and include at least two references, one of which being a rowing related reference and the other being a non-rowing related reference. Please also include a mock training plan for a quarter of your choosing (fall 5k season, winter training, or spring 2k season). You can send all materials to . Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
