Head Coach: Men’s Lightweight Rowing — Elite Program

Cornell University; Ithaca (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornell University seeks a dynamic Head Coach for Men’s Lightweight Rowing to lead a storied program and advance its competitive excellence at the national level.

The role entails coaching, recruiting, mentoring student-athletes, budget oversight, and cross-campus collaboration to sustain elite performance and holistic student development on a world-class Ivy League campus in Ithaca, NY.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years of coaching experience at a relevant level; NCAA Division I experience preferred.
• Experience developing student-athletes and contributing to the sport in a leadership capacity.
• Knowledge of NCAA and Ivy League rules; commitment to health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead all coaching and competitive operations, including practice planning, race preparation, athlete development, strategy, and team culture.
• Promote student-athlete wellbeing, fostering an environment that prioritizes physical health, mental health, academic success, personal accountability, and belonging.
• Recruit, develop, and retain exceptional student-athletes capable of thriving both athletically and academically within Cornell’s rigorous educational environment.
• Oversee program administration, including scheduling, travel, equipment management, budgeting, and NCAA, EARC, Ivy League, and University compliance.
• Hire, supervise, and mentor assistant coaches, fostering professional growth and operational excellence.
• Cultivate relationships with alumni, parents, and donors, supporting fundraising and stewardship efforts that advance the long-term success of the program.
• Partner across Cornell Athletics with admissions, compliance, academic support, sports medicine, strength & conditioning, communications, and student-athlete services professionals.

Skills

Coaching experience

Recruiting

Leadership

Budget management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ARMS software

Video editing software

Job description

Cornell University seeks a dynamic Head Coach for Men’s Lightweight Rowing to lead a storied program and advance its competitive excellence at the national level.

The role entails coaching, recruiting, mentoring student-athletes, budget oversight, and cross-campus collaboration to sustain elite performance and holistic student development on a world-class Ivy League campus in Ithaca, NY.