HEAVYWEIGHT ASSOCIATE HEAD COACH/FIRST ASSISTANT COACH

Summary of responses re: what an associate head coach/first assistant’s role entails

Coaching

• Daily on-water coaching (primarily JV/lower boats)

• Technique instruction and athlete development

• Practice planning and execution

• Line-up decisions

• Coxswain coaching

Recruiting

• Lead or assist with execution of recruitment strategy

• On and off-campus recruiting (including walk-ons)

• Official visit planning and paperwork

• Primary point of contact with prospective student-athletes

Travel & Logistics

• Planning and coordination of travel and home regattas

• Van/trailer driving

• Organizing team meals and coordinating with parents on food tents at regattas

Equipment & Facilities

• Boat/equipment maintenance and repair

• Boathouse and trailer management

Administrative & Program Support

• Compliance with NCAA/IRA and university rules

• Supporting alumni events and fundraising

• Data and performance tracking (Peach, erg, etc.)

• Social media and community outreach

Athlete Support & Development

• Academic monitoring/support

• Mental health and well-being support

• Leadership and personal development

• Managing relationships with athletic training, compliance, and nutrition departments

Special Assignments

• Running summer camps and clinics

• Oversee the fall walk-on program

• Ordering and managing inventory of team gear

• Assisting with housing for incoming students