Assistant Coach

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Organizationally positioned in the division of Student Affairs, the Center for Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to providing an outstanding student‑centered athletic experience through the pursuit of academic and athletic excellence. We do so within the context of integrity and respect. The assistant coach will join an exceptional staff who strives to create an unrivaled experience that fosters the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional growth of our student‑athletes in order to prepare them for success as leaders in the global community.

Reporting to the head coach for a specific sport in RIT Athletics, the assistant coach is responsible for assisting the head coach with the planning, development and supervision of the program. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following areas: recruitment of academically qualified and talented student‑athletes, planning and supervision of practice sessions, preparation of meet plans and coaching as assigned, player development programs, advisement/mentorship of student‑athletes, and maintaining a working knowledge and adherence with NCAA and league rules and regulations.

• Assist the head coach in effectively recruiting qualified and talented student‑athletes from a global perspective; maintain contact and follow‑up with all potential student‑athletes; cultivate rapport with high‑school coaches and club organizations; organize, plan and direct recruits on campus visits; understand current NCAA recruiting rules and regulations; monitor eligibility of incoming first‑year student‑athletes; collaborate with the Athletic Department’s compliance officer regarding student‑athlete status.
• Assist the head coach with strategic planning and implementation of team practice plans while providing a productive teaching environment; provide a leadership role in strength & conditioning coordination with the department head strength & conditioning coach; coach individual skill development, manage roster and coordinate equipment setup for all teams.
• Assist the head coach with meet preparations and coaching; provide analysis and feedback to the head coach before, during and after competition; communicate with all coaches during meets regarding individual and team performance observations and suggestions.
• Assist the head coach with individual player development and coordinate team development opportunities; provide a leadership role in required team programming from the NCAA and RIT compliance offices.
• Assist the head coach with advisement and mentorship of student‑athletes in all aspects of their student‑athlete experience at RIT; serve as a positive role model; maintain effective communication with team members; utilize effective motivational techniques; attend professional development opportunities when available.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 1–2 years coaching experience (preferable at the college level).
• Ability to effectively communicate, problem‑solve, and react under pressure.
• Ability to foster relations with internal staff and student‑athletes.
• Ability to manage and maintain confidential and private information; use confidential, sensitive and/or private records appropriately.
• Effective interpersonal, written, and electronic communication skills, including the ability to convey complex information in accessible terms to diverse or multicultural groups.
• Computer proficiency using software and enterprise systems appropriate for the complexities of the role and its functions.

• Playing experience at the college level.
• Knowledge of Deaf culture, American Sign Language (ASL), or willingness to learn.

Henrietta Campus — 100%

Exempt

Parttime

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The Center for Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to providing an outstanding student-centered athletic experience through relentless pursuit of academic and athletic excellence. Our exceptional staff strives to create an…