Aquatic Center Assistant Rowing Coach

The Aquatic Center's purpose is to provide high quality boating and safety programs through education, recreation and competition; and to bring regional and national recognition to Associated Students Inc., and Sacramento State, increasing the value of the students degree.

The Sacramento State Aquatic Center is a proud program of Associated Students, Inc. The Aquatic Center is a National Boating Instruction Safety Center located on beautiful Lake Natoma. The Aquatic Center offers a variety of classes, camps, facility reservations, team building, youth groups and equipment rentals.  We are open to the general public.

The Aquatic Center offers the following activities: Sailing, Windsurfing, Standup Paddling, Kayaking, Canoeing, Outrigger Canoeing, Rowing, Water Skiing, Wakeboarding, and Jet Skiing.

SUMMARY:  The Assistant Rowing Coach provides support to the assigned Rowing Coach or Coaches in collaboration with or independently. The incumbent instructs, motivates and educates athletes on the fundamentals of Olympic rowing. All duties are performed in collaboration with the Rowing Manager and other Rowing Coaches. The Assistant Rowing Coach is responsible for the education, safety, and well-being of all athletes under their care; assists Rowing Coaches in the operations and organization of rowing league races. Ensure equipment within the rowing program is maintained in collaboration with the Rowing Manager. Recommends replacement parts as needed. Develops and maintains relationships with students, athletes, parents and coaching staff. Provide support to Aquatic Center special events as required. The incumbent drives program vehicle for classes, trips or activities as needed. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES

• All duties are performed in collaboration with the Rowing Manager and other Rowing Coaches.    
• Responsible for the education, safety, and well-being of all athletes under their care. 
• Assists Rowing Coaches in the operations and organization of rowing league races.
• Attend semi-yearly safety training for launch drivers and coaches.
• Ensures equipment within the rowing program is maintained in collaboration with the Rowing Manager.  Recommend replacement parts as needed. 
• Develops and maintains relationships with students, athletes, parents and coaching staff. 
• Provides support to Aquatic Center special events as required.
• Drive program vehicle for classes, trips or activities as needed.
• Other duties may be assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Exceptional customer service skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with children and adults
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Strong organizations skills 
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively to serve a diverse customer population
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and overtime
• Must have a thorough understanding of the Aquatic Center programs and class offerings and outreach as a whole

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current First Aid, CPR
• 2 years minimum rowing experience 
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds
• Microsoft office proficiency: Word, Excel, Outlook
• California Boater Card

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree 
• Ability to maintain a Class B driver’s license and meet ASI driving criteria
• 1 year supervisory experience
• 1 year minimum coaching experience
• 4 years rowing experience
• Life Guarding certificate

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and be prepared for heat, cold, wind, and rain
• Must be able to work in an outdoor atmosphere that may involve balance (such as launch going through wakes), walking on dirt pathways, and riding a bicycle

BACKGROUND CHECK

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily after any candidate can be offered a position with Associated Students, Inc. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current Associated Students, Inc. employees who apply for the position.

All Aquatic Center Staff must sign a Code of Conduct and Dress Code Agreement

All Aquatic Center Staff must sign a Code of Conduct and Dress Code Agreement


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BACKGROUND CHECK

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily after the candidate is offered a position with Associated Students, Inc. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current
Associated Students, Inc. employees who apply for the position.

Associated Students is a nonprofit corporation and an auxiliary organization of California State University, Sacramento providing a wide range of programs and services to the students of CSUS.  Therefore, ASI employees are not state employees.  www.asi.csus.edu

EEO

Associated Student Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.

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