Assistant Coach - Mens Lightweight Rowing
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Posted Date: Aug 16, 2025
Expired Date: Sep 03, 2025QUALIFICATION
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Salary Expectation
Unknown -
Years of Experience
6+ Years -
Work Type
Full-time
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Position Information
Posting date
08/13/2025
Closing date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Position Number
0612701
Position Details
Position Information
Posting date
08/13/2025
Closing date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Position Number
0612701
Position Title
Assistant Coach - Mens Lightweight Rowing
Hiring Range Minimum
Please Inquire
Hiring Range Maximum
Please Inquire
Union Type
Not a Union Position
SEIU Level
Not an SEIU Position
FLSA Status
Exempt
Employment Category
Regular Full Time
Scheduled Months per Year
12
Scheduled Hours per Week
40
Schedule
Location of Position
Hanover, NH
Remote Work Eligibility?
Onsite only
Is this a term position?
No
If yes, length of term in months.
Is this a grant funded position?
No
Position Purpose
To participate as part of a decision-making team (coaching staff) under the direction of the head coach in planning, coaching, recruiting, administering, and promoting the Men’s Lightweight Rowing program within EARC, Ivy League and NCAA and institutional standards. The Assistant Coach plays a critical role in achieving the overall goals of the Men’s Lightweight Rowing program by providing important recommendations, suggestions, and decisions regarding game strategies, line-ups, priority listing of recruits, etc., as well as offering initiative and independent judgment (e.g., in providing coaching instruction, evaluating, and communicating with prospective recruits and their parents, and representing the Men’s Lightweight Rowing program to constituents).
Description
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Six years’ experience coaching and /or participating in competitive rowing.
- Strong knowledge of rowing skills, strategies, and physical training methods.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people in a diverse community.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to recruit effectively with no athletic grants and highly selective admissions standards.
- Strong commitment to a diverse working environment and to serving the needs of a large and diverse community.
Preferred Qualifications
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Trevor Michelson
Department Contact Phone Number
Trevor.D.Michelson@dartmouth.edu
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Trevor Michelson, Head Coach of Lightweight Rowing
Department Contact's Phone Number
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Yes
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Key Accountabilities
| Description |
Coaching and Mentoring
- Contributes to planning and implementing the conditioning, training, and coaching programs for the lightweight rowing team.
- Assists head coach in conducting team practices, training, conditioning, and competitions.
- Prepares scouting reports and game plans for opponents.
- During competitions, makes recommendations to the head coach regarding adjustments to game plans and line-ups.
- Teaches rowing skills to student-athletes during team practices, games, and individual/small group training sessions.
- Evaluates performance of athletes and offers technical, strategic, and mental instruction and advice.
- Demonstrates a sincere interest in the academic, personal, and physical welfare of each student-athlete, counsels team members, and consults with the head coach and appropriate College staff as necessary for the resolution of issues.
- Independently seeks and develops new training concepts and sport-specific knowledge to enhance the overall knowledge of the coaching staff.
| | Percentage Of Time | 55% |
| Description |
Recruiting
- Assists head coach in developing and implementing an overall recruiting plan, including, but not limited to: identifying qualified students and talented athletes; communicating with prospects by phone, mail, e-mail; traveling to evaluate prospects, meet parents and high school coaches; organizing and participating in visits to campus by prospects.
- Maintains appropriate recruiting records as required by the EARC, Ivy League and NCAA.
- Maintains knowledge of the College’s programs and opportunities to effectively inform prospects.
| | Percentage Of Time | 30% |
| Description |
Administration
- Knows and complies with the rules and regulations of the EARC, Ivy League and NCAA and works to stay abreast of rule changes, applications and interpretations; actively seeks to ensure that athletes and athletics representatives are informed of and comply with EARC, Ivy League and NCAA rules.
- Provides input in planning and administering the budget for the lightweight rowing program, which includes assessing needs for equipment, team travel, recruiting etc.
- Plans and reconciles recruiting and team travel expenses.
- Assists head coach in planning and developing competitive schedule.
- Assists head coach in coordinating team travel plans.
- Communicates with alumni, parents, and other supporters regarding status of the program.
| | Percentage Of Time | 10% |
| Description |
Other
- Assists head coach in promoting Dartmouth and the rowing program through camps, clinics, and community involvement.
- Develops and maintains positive relationships with a wide range of constituents, including students, parents, faculty, department and College staff, alumni, fans, community members, the media, etc.
- Represents Dartmouth, the athletics department, and the rowing program in an exemplary fashion.
| | Percentage Of Time | 5% |
| -- | Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others. | | -- | Performs other duties as assigned |
Supplemental Questions
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* How did you learn about this employment opportunity?
- Current Dartmouth employee (Please specify full name below)
- Word of mouth
- Mentioned on social, digital, or print media (e.g. LinkedIn feed, VOX, Valley News, listserv)
- jobs@dartmouth.edu email outreach (includes Job Alert notifications, marketing emails from Talent Acquisition)
- Recruiter (Please specify full name or event below)
- abilityJOBS
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- Glassdoor
- Handshake
- HigherEdJobs
- HigherEdMilitary
- Indeed
- Inside Higher Ed
- LinkedIn’s Job Board
- RecruitMilitary
- Dartmouth’s Job Board (searchjobs.dartmouth.edu)
- Other (Please specify below)
If you selected “other” above, please indicate where you first heard about the opportunity:
- NCAA Marketplace
- DI Ticker/CollegeSports.com
- Collegiate Sports Connect/csconnect.live
- NACDA
- Women Leaders in Sports
- College Sports Communications
- Intercollegiate/WinAD
(Open Ended Question)
* Please list the highest level of coaching certification or license you currently hold.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Please indicate 1-How many years (total) and 2- at what level (age-group, high-school, college, or professional) do you have coaching experience?
(Open Ended Question)
- * Have you had experience recruiting high-academic student-athletes?
- No, no recruiting experience at the college level or for high-academic recruits
- Yes, at the Division I level
- Yes, at the Division III level
- Yes, at another level
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents 1. Additional Document #1 2. Additional Document #2
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Ivy Rowing (M) 2016–2017
Dartmouth College record compared to the conference
| School | Conference Ranking | RPI | APR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia University | — | — | — |
| Dartmouth College | — | — | — |
| Harvard University | — | — | — |
| Cornell University | — | — | — |
| Yale University | — | — | — |
| Brown University | — | — | — |
| Princeton University | — | — | — |
| University of Pennsylvania | — | — | — |
Ivy Rowing (W) 2022–2023
Dartmouth College record compared to the conference
| School | Conference Ranking | RPI | APR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton University | 1 of 8 | 3 | 989 |
| Yale University | 2 of 8 | 5 | 991 |
| University of Pennsylvania | 3 of 8 | 8 | 991 |
| Brown University | 4 of 8 | 6 | 985 |
| Harvard University | 5 of 8 | 18 | 991 |
| Columbia University | 6 of 8 | 21 | 1000 |
| Dartmouth College | 7 of 8 | — | 1000 |
| Cornell University | 8 of 8 | — | 979 |
Dartmouth College Rowing (M) History
Dartmouth College past performance
| Season | Head Coach | Assistant Coach | Conference | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 |
Wyatt Allen |
|
– | – |
| 2024-2025 |
Wyatt Allen |
|
– | – |
| 2023-2024 |
Wyatt Allen |
|
– | – |
| 2022-2023 |
Wyatt Allen |
|
– | – |
| 2021-2022 |
Wyatt Allen |
|
– | – |
| 2020-2021 |
Sean Healey |
– | – | |
| 2019-2020 |
Sean Healey |
– | – | |
| 2018-2019 |
Sean Healey |
– | – |
Dartmouth College Rowing (W) History
Dartmouth College past performance
| Season | Head Coach | Assistant Coach | Conference | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 |
John Graves |
– | – | |
| 2024-2025 |
John Graves |
|
– | – |
| 2023-2024 |
John Graves |
|
– | – |
| 2022-2023 |
Nancy LaRocque |
|
– | – |
| 2021-2022 |
Nancy LaRocque |
|
– | – |
| 2020-2021 |
Nancy LaRocque |
|
– | – |
| 2019-2020 |
Kelly Harris |
|
– | – |
| 2018-2019 |
|
– | – |