Department Summary:

Drake University's Athletics Department competes in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference at the NCAA Division I FCS level. Bulldog student-athletes thrive in the classroom and their respective field of play. Drake Athletics sport programs are considered Des Moines’ Hometown Team.

The department culture is predicated on a common value statement known as The Bulldog Way written by coaches, staff, and student-athletes. This intentional commitment to a championship culture is led by integrity, excellence, wanting the best for and best from one another, and aspiring to greatness provides a foundation for student-athletes, coaches, and athletics staff to study, work, and play.

Job Summary:

Drake University is seeking an Assistant Rowing Coach to join its athletics department. The successful candidate will support a positive academic, athletic, and social environment for student-athletes while creating a culture of excellence and ethics. Prior college coaching experience required.

Skills Needed:
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Detail oriented for accuracy of data and information.
• Ability to build rapport and students, faculty and staff.
• Skills to help student-athletes improve through training / coaching.
• Proficiency to produce scouting reports, recruiting evaluations and complete work within deadlines.
• Ability to develop and sustain relationships with prospective student athletes, parents, and coaches.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Knowledge and basic proficiency using Microsoft Word and Excel
• Knowledge of applicable NCAA Rules and regulations.
• Experience rowing at the collegiate level preferred.
• Coaching experience at the collegiate or professional level preferred.

Job Duties:

• 25% - Assist with organizing and executing all practice sessions - (Essential)
• 20% - Explain and demonstrate principles and techniques in the sport - (Essential)
• 20% - Assist with the recruitment of student athletes - (Essential)
• 10% - Assist with the management and coordination of the rowing program - (Essential)
• 10% - Assist with the organization and conduct of competitions and Regattas - (Essential)
• 10% - Assist and enforce safety rules and regulations - (Essential)
• 5% - Demonstrate appropriate communication related to internal (coaching staff, student-athletes, athletic staff) and external (fans, parents, alumni, prospects, campus community, etc.) groups - (Essential)

Salary and Benefits:

The salary for these positions is competitive with peer schools and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

At Drake, we are proud to offer our employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a wide range of core benefits, perks, and discounts. If you are exploring a job with Drake University, we invite you to spend a little time

with our digital benefits guide: Drake Benefits Guide (Plan Year 2025).

One of our very popular policies provides a tuition waiver for Drake employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents. Drake also participates in two tuition exchange programs available to dependent children. You can learn about both the tuition waiver policy and tuition exchange programs here: Tuition Benefits.