Head Coach, Club Crew Team

University of Rhode Island; Kingston (RI); Presencial; USD 50.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Rhode Island seeks a Head Coach for the Club Crew Team to lead a competitive collegiate program on-site in Kingston. Plan, organize, and direct all aspects of rowing operations, recruitment, budgeting, and competition planning, ensuring safety and compliance with US Rowing and URI policies.

This in-person role requires strong leadership, fundraising involvement, and the ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Formación

• Experience directing a collegiate rowing program is preferred.
• Ability to manage budgets and operations for a varsity club.
• Commitment to safety and compliance with governing bodies.

Responsabilidades

• Plan, organize, and direct all aspects of a competitive rowing program.
• Recruit prospective student athletes and oversee team development.
• Coordinate team practices, travel, and regattas; manage budget.
• Maintain fleet, equipment, and safety protocols; liaise with OARS.

Conocimientos

Coaching experience

Leadership

Safety compliance

Educación

USRowing Level 1 Coach Certification

Rhode Island Boating Safety Certification

CPR/First Aid/AED Certification

US Center for SafeSport Certification

Descripción del empleo

Head Coach, Club Crew Team

Posting Number: SF02245

Position Type: Professional Staff

Union: Non-Union Non-Classified Staff

Pay Grade Level: Grade Level: N/A

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

Department: Campus Recreation

Campus Location: Kingston

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:

• 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, wordprocessing, 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.

Posting Date: 10/27/2026