Rowing Boathouse & Equipment Manager

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeastern University's athletics program seeks a Boathouse Manager for the NCAA Division I men's and women's rowing teams. You will oversee all rowing equipment, rigging, repair, and inventory, ensuring safety and readiness for practices and regattas.

This role collaborates closely with coaches, student-athletes, and athletics department staff. Requires towing, driving, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs, with on-site work at Henderson Boathouse, Boston, MA, including early mornings, weekends,

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in rowing equipment management, boat rigging, or a related role.
• Strong working knowledge of rowing shell construction, rigging, and repair.
• Valid driver's license with experience towing trailers.
• Massachusetts Boating License/Boating Safety Certificate required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and proficiency with hand and power tools.
• Ability to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays as required by schedule.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Rig, de-rig, maintain, and repair shells, oars, and related equipment for both programs.
• Maintain inventory of watercraft, oars, accessories, and spare parts.
• Assess equipment condition; coordinate purchases, repairs, or replacements with coaches.
• Ensure equipment meets safety standards and NCAA regulations.
• Manage boat trailer loading, securing, and transport for away regattas.
• Develop and maintain a maintenance program for equipment.
• Maintain boathouse, dock, and storage areas; ensure safety.
• Perform maintenance on ergometers and motors; coordinate with facilities staff.
• Coordinate equipment shipping for home/away regattas; serve as contact on regatta day.
• Assist head coaches with equipment budget; maintain maintenance records.

Skills

Rowing equipment management

Rigging & repair

Massachusetts Boating License

Tow trailers operation

Hand & power tools

Early mornings / weekends

Physical endurance

Safety standards knowledge

Tools

RP3 maintenance

Concept2 ergometer maintenance

CAD/rigging software

Carpentry tools

Job description

Northeastern University's athletics program seeks a Boathouse Manager for the NCAA Division I men's and women's rowing teams. You will oversee all rowing equipment, rigging, repair, and inventory, ensuring safety and readiness for practices and regattas.

This role collaborates closely with coaches, student-athletes, and athletics department staff. Requires towing, driving, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs, with on-site work at Henderson Boathouse, Boston, MA, including early mornings, weekends,