Head Coach, Collegiate Rowing Program

The University of Rhode Island; 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

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