SUMMARY:  The Rowing Instructor provides supervision to youth and adults. Instructs and educates on the fundamentals of Olympic rowing. Emphasizes safety and best practices when on and off the water.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES: 

• All duties are performed in collaboration with the Program Managers and other Rowing Coaches.  
• Responsible for education, safety, and well-being of all students under their care.  Perform rescues as needed.
• Rowing Instructor may be assigned to teach
  
  • Basic public rowing classes
  • Kinesiology (P.E.) rowing classes
  • Public/private rowing classes
• Attend semi-yearly safety training for launch drivers and coaches.
• Ensure equipment maintenance in collaboration with Program Managers.  
• Recommend replacement parts as needed.  
• Develop and maintain relationships with students and coaching staff.
• Provide support to Aquatic Center special events as required.  This requires overtime.
• Other duties may be assigned by Rowing Program Manager, Director, or Associate Director 

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. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• 2 years minimum rowing experience with 1 year minimum coaching experience
• Current First Aid, CPR,  
• Ability to lift and move up to 60 pounds
• Microsoft office proficiency: Word, Excel, Outlook
• Ability to work evenings and weekends
• California Boater Card

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree  
• Level 1 Instructor Certification from US Rowing
• Two years supervisory experience  
• Life Guarding certificates 

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 before 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. 

JEANNE CLERY ACT (Applies to front desk positions at the Aquatic Center and the Children’s Center)

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) and is required to immediately forward to the Sacramento State Police Department all reports of crimes brought to their attention pursuant to the Clery Act and California State Education Code, Chapter 16, of the Donahue Higher Education Act, Section 67380.