Head Coach, Club Crew Team

The-University-of-Rhode-Islan; Kingston (RI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rhode Island in Kingston, RI seeks an in-person rowing program director to plan, organize, and direct all aspects of a competitive collegiate rowing program. You will ensure strong team development and operational excellence through effective coaching and program management.

Required are USRowing Level 1 Coach Certification and at least two years of coaching, plus ability to manage boat maintenance, travel coordination, and budgeting in coordination with student leadership and

Qualifications

• USRowing Level 1 Coach Certification or higher.
• Minimum of two years of rowing coaching experience.
• Demonstrated experience in boat repair and maintenance.
• Demonstrated ability to work with college students, alumni, staff, and donors.
• Demonstrated proficiency in interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends.
• Willingness to travel locally, regionally, and nationally.
• Current US Center for SafeSport Certification or ability to obtain within the first 30 days of employment.
• Current Rhode Island Boating Safety Certification or ability to obtain within the first 30 days of employment.
• Current CPR , first aid and Automatic External Defibrillator ( AED ) Certifications or ability to obtain within the first 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Promote fair play and good sportsmanship at practices and competitions.
• Uphold, enforce, and adhere to URI policies and procedures.
• Adhere to and enforce safety guidelines for on-water sessions.
• Attend and coordinate all team practices.
• Accompany team to all regattas during the fall and spring racing seasons.
• Schedule and coordinate all team-related events including practice, team meetings, workouts, and regatta participation.
• Coordinate team travel in cooperation with the Assistant Director, Competitive Sports, and the team’s executive board.
• Oversee the recruitment process of prospective student athletes.
• Remain abreast of and adhere to all US Rowing, ACRA , and other relevant rules and regulations.
• Maintain office hours and availability to meet with athletes during the academic year.
• Oversee the development of the team’s annual budget and management of team finances in cooperation with the team’s executive board and the Assistant Director, Competitive Sports.
• Liaise with the Old and Ancient Rowers Society of Rhode Island ( OARS ) on all matters relating to the Flagg Rowing Center.
• Oversee the rigging and maintenance of the team’s fleet and other equipment.

Job description

80 Lower College Road, Kingston, RI 02881

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number SF02245

Job Title

Position Number

Position Number 109247

FTE

FTE 1.00

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Position Type

Position Type Professional Staff

Union

Union Non-Union Non-Classified Staff

Pay Grade Range Salary Hiring Range: $50,000 - $55,000

Status

Status Academic Year, Full-time, Limited

Department Information

Department

Department Campus Recreation

Campus Location

Campus Location Kingston

Grant Funded

Grant Funded No

Position is full-time, academic year, limited to 06/26/2027 with anticipated renewal.

Job Description Summary

Search will be open until filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by November 10, 2026. Applications received after November 10, 2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration. About URI : The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State’s flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City. THE POSITION WILL BE AN IN- PERSON WORK SCHEDULE . POSITION SUMMARY : Plan, organize, and direct all aspects of a highly competitive collegiate rowing program, ensuring strong team development and operational excellence.

Duties and Responsibilities

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promote fair play and good sportsmanship at all practices and competitions.
• Uphold, enforce, and adhere to all URI policies and procedures.
• Adhere to and enforce safety guidelines for on-water sessions.
• Attend and coordinate all team practices.
• Accompany team to all regattas during the fall and spring racing seasons.
• Schedule and coordinate all team-related events including practice, team meetings, workouts, and regatta participation.
• Coordinate team travel in cooperation with the Assistant Director, Competitive Sports, and the team’s executive board.
• Oversee the recruitment process of prospective student athletes.
• Remain abreast of and adhere to all US Rowing, ACRA , and other relevant rules and regulations.
• Maintain office hours and availability to meet with athletes during the academic year.
• Oversee the development of the team’s annual budget and management of team finances in cooperation with the team’s executive board and the Assistant Director, Competitive Sports.
• Liaise with the Old and Ancient Rowers Society of Rhode Island ( OARS ) on all matters relating to the Flagg Rowing Center.
• Oversee the rigging and maintenance of the team’s fleet and other equipment.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend select University functions as directed by the Assistant Director, Competitive Sports.
• Assist with fundraising and alumni engagement activities, in cooperation with the team’s executive board, the URI Foundation, and the Assistant Director, Competitive Sports.
• Work a Flexible schedule including some nights and weekends.
• Perform other duties as required.

LICENSES , TOOLS , AND EQUIPMENT

Proficiency with personal computers, printers, word‑processing, database management, and spreadsheet software; Current USRowing Level 1 Coach Certification; Current Rhode Island Boating Safety Certification or obtain within the first 30 days of employment; Current CPR , first aid and Automatic External Defibrillator ( AED ) Certifications or obtain within the first 30 days of employment; Current US Center for SafeSport Certification or obtain within the first 30 days of employment.

Required Qualifications

• 1. Current USRowing Level 1 Coach Certification or higher.
• 2. Minimum of two years of rowing coaching experience.
• 3. Demonstrated experience in boat repair and maintenance.
• 4. Demonstrated ability to work with college students, alumni, staff, and donors.
• 5. Demonstrated proficiency in interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• 6. Demonstrated proficiency with written communication skills.
• 7. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
• 8. Willingness to work evenings and weekends.
• 9. Willingness to travel locally, regionally, and nationally.
• 10. Current US Center for SafeSport Certification or ability to obtain within the first 30 days of employment.
• 11. Current Rhode Island Boating Safety Certification or ability to obtain within the first 30 days of employment.
• 12. Current CPR , first aid and Automatic External Defibrillator ( AED ) Certifications or ability to obtain within the first 30 days of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1. Bachelor’s Degree.
• 2. Demonstrated evidence of USRowing Level 2 Coach Certification or higher.
• 3. Minimum of one year of rowing coaching experience in a collegiate or university setting.
• 4. Demonstrated experience in planning and supporting fundraising initiatives.
• 5. Demonstrated experience with fundraising initiatives.

EEO Statement

URI is unwavering in its commitment to equal opportunity, community, equity, and diversity. In furtherance of its mission to serve and support all learners as the state’s public flagship university, URI continues to expand efforts to recruit and retain a broadly representative workforce as well as to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of those efforts. All employment decisions, including hiring, are made without regard to protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation by contacting the URI benefits office at 401-874-2416. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711.

Environmental Conditions

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Posting Date

Posting Date 10/27/2026