Head Rowing Coach — Lead, Recruit & Develop Elite Crew

Susquehanna University; Selinsgrove (Snyder County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove, PA, is seeking a Head Rowing Coach to organize, recruit and develop the university's crew program in alignment with the academic mission.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and rowing coaching experience (2 years or 6 total), plus First Aid/CPR certification or ability to obtain within 30 days; college-level coaching is preferred. Travel and compliance with policies expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and two years of rowing coaching experience, or six years of rowing coaching experience is required.
• First Aid and CPR certification required, or ability to obtain certification within the first 30 days of employment.
• College-level rowing coaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruit quality student-athletes for the rowing program
• Develop and facilitate organized practices
• Adhere to relevant university and US Rowing policies and procedures to ensure proper risk management, including record safety initiatives.
• Develop a schedule that includes representative and competitive contests.
• Coordinate the purchase of equipment and the inventory and storage of equipment.
• Maintain accurate participation records.
• Develop and maintain the sport budget.
• Coordinate fundraising opportunities for the rowing program, if appropriate.
• Represent the university to various constituents in a professional manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Adaptability

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Coaching certification or experience

Job description

Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove, PA, is seeking a Head Rowing Coach to organize, recruit and develop the university's crew program in alignment with the academic mission.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and rowing coaching experience (2 years or 6 total), plus First Aid/CPR certification or ability to obtain within 30 days; college-level coaching is preferred. Travel and compliance with policies expected.