HEAVYWEIGHT HEAD COACH

Summary of responses re: what a HWT head coach’s role entails

Coaching & Training

• Designing and implementing training programs (on-water, erg, strength)

• Direct coaching of student-athletes (men’s, women’s, novice, varsity)

• Athlete development, leadership, and mentoring

• Practice planning and execution

• Oversight of assistant coaches and coaching staff

Recruiting

• Full-cycle recruitment: outreach, evaluation, visits, and closing

• Managing recruiting databases and contacts

• Often shared with assistants, but HC typically leads or oversees

Fundraising & Alumni Relations

• Developing fundraising strategies and campaigns

• Engaging alumni and parents

• Planning alumni and donor events

• Coordinating with institutional development offices

Program & Team Management

• Overseeing daily operations of the rowing program

• Team culture building and athlete support

• Budget management and financial reporting

• Scheduling races, practices, and travel logistics

Equipment & Facilities

• Maintenance and procurement of boats, oars, launches, cox boxes, etc.

• Boathouse and fleet management

• Trailering to races and regattas

• Repairs, upgrades, registrations

Administrative Duties

• Compliance with NCAA/university rules

• Academic support and monitoring

• Paperwork, scheduling, CARA logs, expense reports

• PE class instruction (where applicable)

• Committee work at the department/college level

• Serving as a Title IX and Clery Act responsible employee

External Relations & Promotion

• Public relations, social media, media liaison

• Event planning and race organization

• Representing the program at college and community events

Additional Duties

• Teaching faculty courses (common at liberal arts colleges)

• Supervising other sports or taking on broader athletic department responsibilities

• Managing part-time staff, interns, and volunteers