"Alerted.org

Req #: 247894

Department: INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS

Posting Date: 07/18/2025

Closing Info:

Closes On 07/25/2025

Salary: $6,598 per month

Shift: First Shift

Notes:

As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-contract-covered-exempt-20250130-a11y.pdf) .

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Washington Athletics has an outstanding opportunity for a Rigger/Assistant Coach to join their team.

Washington Athletics aims to inspire champions in competition and in the classroom. We exist to enrich the lives of students to positively impact our community and world for generations to come. Operating with the four core values of growth mindset, committed service, humility and grit, the Huskies choose to lead by example. All Husky Athletics staff make an **IMPACT** by committing to creating a purpose driven culture that impacts students and our greater community. We engage in **GROWTH** through dynamic conversations, embracing creativity, and recognizing that every challenge represents an opportunity to learn. We are a **COMMUNITY** who strive to create experiences for our stakeholders every single day. At our core is the belief that **INCLUSION** means creating spaces and places that reflect equity, advocacy and belonging for all.

With over 650 student-athletes participating in UW's 22 sports programs, the department of Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to providing student-athletes with the ability to compete for national and conference championships while working toward a degree from one of the world's leading public research universities.

For more detailed information, please visit our Washington Athletics Candidate Dashboard. ( https://gohuskies.com/sports/2023/8/26/ica-candidate-dashboard.aspx)

The primary duties of University of Washington Athletic Department coaches are to teach, instruct, educate and impart knowledge to student-athletes regarding the rules and fundamentals of their respective sport with the goal to continuously improve and achieve athletic excellence.

This position will report to the Head Coach and will assist in the successful operation of the women’s rowing program, including but not limited to:

• Care of the women’s rowing fleet, equipment and venue as detailed below, trailer driver/boat mechanic for rowing competitions.

• Assist with coaching, training and selection of student-athletes as determined by the head coach, including data management of information collected from rowing and telemetry equipment.

Detailed Rigger Duties and Responsibilities

1. Repair, maintain and care for all rowing related equipment including but not limited to shells, oars, coxswain equipment, rowing ergometers, coaching launches and motors, truck and trailers, including fiberglass repair, detail painting, electrical wiring and small motor repair.

2. Responsible for the course set-up and tear down related to any women’s rowing practices/competition at the University of Washington.

3. Order parts and equipment as approved by the Head Coach and work with the Director of Operations to maintain appropriate and accurate inventory of all rowing-related equipment.

4. Rig boats and oars ensuring all boats, oars and equipment are in race ready condition.

5. Complete repairs and maintain the dock and rowing site in conjunction with the men’s rowing team.

6. Develop and maintain an off-season maintenance program including but not limited to an equipment replacement and maintenance strategy and including the cleaning of all parts of the boats and repair and replacement of parts.

7. Transport equipment, including racing hulls, to training sites, competitions and to or from the manufacturer. Set up off-site training locations and serve as boat mechanic for off-site competitions and training.

8. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics, Rowing Head Coach, or their designee.

9. Work with staff toward goal of excellence in all aspects of Washington Rowing. Represent the University of Washington, the Athletic Department and the Rowing program with the highest professional and ethical behavior. Prepare department reports and maintain records as required. Other duties as assigned.

Compliance with the rules and regulations of the University, the NCAA, the Conference, the State of Washington and any other governing body is of paramount importance to the University. The overall responsibility of this position is for the successful operation of the program in full compliance with all such rules and regulations. As a condition of employment, the Employee shall be required to participate in rules education programs offered by the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of one year of successful coaching experience at the collegiate or elite level, or two years of successful experience coaching junior rowers, or two years of competing at the Senior National Team level.

_Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum requirements._

Additional Requirements:

• Proven ability to relate to student-athletes.

• Knowledge of and experience with trailer towing.

• Basic knowledge of inventory control, specifically expense tracking.

• Ability to make sound decisions and work on own initiative with minimal supervision.

• Excellent time management ability, detail oriented with strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills.

• Must maintain flexibility to work overtime, occasional evenings, weekends, or holidays for repairs, and travel for multiple days as needed for competition and training.

• Experience with fiberglass/carbon fiber repairs.

• Ability to perform various duties related to carpentry, mechanical repair, and detail painting.

Conditions of Employment

• Valid state issued driver’s license: Requires local and interstate travel for rowing competitions and training camps, including overnight stays.

• Frequent lifting, bending, climbing, and handling of large and heavy equipment. Ability and willingness to lift up to 75 pounds.

• Ability and willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

• May be exposed to chemicals (e.g., cleaning agents, lubricants, fuel) in the maintenance of equipment and facilities.

Application Process:

The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. **Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.**

______________________________________________________________

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.