Western Washington University, with over 15,000 students in seven colleges and the graduate school, is nationally recognized for its educational programs, students and faculty. The campus is located in Bellingham, Washington, a coastal community of 90,000 overlooking Bellingham Bay, the San Juan Islands and the North Cascades Mountain range. The city lies 90 miles north of Seattle and 60 miles south of Vancouver, British Columbia. Western has additional sites in Anacortes, Bremerton, Everett, Port Angeles, and Poulsbo. Western is recognized nationally for its successes, such as being named one of the top public master's-granting institutions in the Pacific Northwest for 25 years in a row by U.S. News & World Report.

Western Washington University is committed to achieving excellence through advancing inclusive success, increasing our Washington impact, and focusing on transformational education grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and based on innovative scholarship, research, and creative activity. Western's greatest strength is the outstanding students, faculty, staff, and alumni/ae who make up its community. Western supports an inclusive governance structure for all and provides a learning and working environment in which everyone can thrive. In pursuit of this excellence, individual employees are expected to establish and maintain productive and effective inclusive working relationships amongst diverse populations including staff, faculty, administration, student, and external constituents. Further, individual employees are expected to have the ability to operationalize sustainability concepts (economic, societal, environmental) into all aspects of performing their job duties.

Campus Recreation supports Western's mission, which states that together with our students, staff, and faculty, we are committed to making a positive impact in the state and the world with a shared focus on academic excellence and inclusive achievement. We encourage applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and other candidates from underrepresented backgrounds and with diverse experiences interested in this opportunity.

Mission Statement

Campus Recreation Services strives to empower the Western community to achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle, and develop leadership abilities by providing the highest quality of recreational and co-curricular programs and services in an environmentally sustainable facility.

Co-curricular

• Through the fitness and wellness classes, personal training services, dietitian and rehab/injury prevention services we offer our students the opportunities to achieve and maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle while at Western Washington University.
• External partnerships with Extended Education, Prevention Wellness Services and Dining Services. Internal partnerships between fitness, nutrition counseling and injury prevention services.

Leadership

• Students have the opportunity to develop their leadership skills through involvement with the Campus Recreation Advisory Council, Sport Club Council, and the Intramural and Sport Club programs, and active engagement in other employment areas.
• We also offer advanced levels of student employment in areas such as; Personal Trainers, Building and Intramural supervisors, Youth Camp Counselors, Fitness and Swim Instructors.

Student Recreation Fee

The Western Washington University Wade King Student Recreation Center (the Recreation Center) is a self-supporting, auxiliary enterprise of Western Washington University (WWU). The Recreation Center is an open recreation fitness and wellness facility for the benefit of eligible students and associated members of WWU. The facility includes a lap/leisure pool and a whirlpool, a three-court gym with elevated running track, a multi-activity court, a rock climbing wall, weight and cardio areas, two group exercise/aerobic rooms, locker rooms, an injury rehabilitation room, a retail food service and lounge area, a conference room, and administrative offices for Campus Recreation Services. The Recreation Center is located on WWU campus and is supported by a service and activity fee assessed to students quarterly. In addition, memberships are available for purchase by faculty/staff, alumni, and others closely associated with WWU.

Western Washington University’s Wade King Student Recreation Center is a state of the art facility that has been created and shaped by the vision and support of Western Washington University students. The Recreation Center was one of the nation’s first recreation centers designed to meet Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED).

The Western Washington University Head Men’s Rowing Coach is responsible for leading all training and practice aspects of the Men’s Rowing Club within Campus Recreation. This includes teaching and coaching student athletes for successful competition; mentoring and engaging student-athletes’ for academic success and personal success; assisting with schedule management; supporting fundraising efforts; and developing positive alumni and parent relations.

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

70% - Teaching and Coaching:

• Lead the technique and skill development of the students.
• Direct practices and training on the water and on land.
• Design training programs for both “in season” training and “off season” training.
• Enforce all club sports and boathouse protocols for participation and safety.
• Plan and direct team travel and competition.
• Maintain equipment
• Perform other duties as directed as the program continues to evolve.

20% - Program Management:

• Assist student leadership in the development of clear and appropriate team protocols and standards in conjunction with the Assistant Director of Campus Recreation
• Ensure established team protocols and standards are met and maintained and deal effectively with any breach or conflict as per the University’s policies and procedures
• Comply with institutional and departmental policies
• Be knowledgeable of and comply with all conference rules and regulations.
• Supervise volunteer assistant coaching staff
• Work collaboratively with department staff
• Maintain appropriate coach-athlete relationships

10% - Other Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and a high degree of cultural competence and respect for a wide range of identities and experiences, therefore welcoming and supporting all faculty, staff and students and expanding access to the WWU experience
• Maintains a safe working environment within and around their facilities and associated equipment and supplies
• Participate in all required assigned training, including safety training and will comply with safety rules, regulations, and protocols
• Effective written and oral communication skills required

This is a permanent, half-time, 9-month position.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• College or competitive rowing experience (as an athlete and/or coach) and knowledge of club sports programs.
• CPR/First Aid certification required and may be obtained on the job.
• Experience driving a coaching launch.
• Valid Washington Boater Education card or ability to get one before starting.
• Valid Driver’s License (Must have had a valid driver’s license for at least 5yrs).
• Capability driving a truck towing a boat trailer.

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field.
• Previous coaching experience at the collegiate level.
• US Rowing level 2 coaching certification.
• Excellent organizational, planning, supervisory and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel with the team.
• Ability to be a positive role model to athletes.
• Ability to do minor repairs and maintenance on rowing equipment and boathouse.
• Ability to work outdoors in a multitude of weather conditions.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs. or more.

Benefits Overview for Administrative Professional Position.

A cover letter and resume are required and should address your experience related to the position responsibilities and the required and preferred qualifications. Please include the names and contact information of three professional references. References will only be contacted if necessary, with notice provided beforehand.

Application review begins September 6, 2024; the position is open until filled.

Western Washington University (WWU) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, WWU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and parenting status), disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or genetic information in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. See WWU’s Policy on Prohibiting Discrimination Based on A Protected Class (Interim). Inquiries may be directed to the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance, Title IX and ADA Coordinator, Western Washington University, Old Main 126 (MS 9021), 516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225; 360.650.3307 (voice) or 711 (Washington Relay); crtc@wwu.edu

WWU is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources Disability Services, 360.650.3751 or 711 (Washington Relay).

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report: This report is provided pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act ("The Clery Act"). It includes statistics for the previous three calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on Western's campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Western; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a copy of this report in printed or alternate formats by contacting the Office of the Vice President for Enrollment and Student Services at vpsa.office@wwu.edu. The report can be found at: Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.

All new employees must comply with the immunization policy and show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service before beginning work at WWU. A thorough background check will be conducted on all new hires which includes a sexual misconduct background check.