Assistant Rowing Coach

About Simmons

Located in Boston’s historic Fenway area, Simmons University has a strong tradition of empowering women and challenging traditional gender roles. Simmons was founded for equality 125 years ago as one of the first higher education institutions dedicated to helping women become leaders. Today, our university continues to grow and evolve and now offers Boston’s only women’s undergraduate program and graduate programs open to all.

You’re joining our community at an especially exciting time as we continue to innovate for the future. Simmons recently launched a six‑school academic structure that leverages our expert faculty and longstanding expertise in professions that make our communities stronger. In addition, we continue to highlight our high‑value education proposition that is delivering greater ROI to students and putting them on the fast track to career growth and success.

You’ll find that people who work here truly believe in our mission of preparing students to become social‑justice‑oriented leaders who excel in their professions and communities.

As a university that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, Simmons encourages applications from all under‑represented groups. Simmons is committed to creating, developing, promoting, and enhancing inclusive hiring practices—at all levels, for all positions—ensuring diverse talent pools and the delivery of a consistent positive candidate experience. Simmons is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student body, and curriculum.

Reporting to the head coach, this position’s primary responsibility is to aid the head coach in day‑to‑day operations of the rowing program.

• Provide instruction for practice and regattas
• Assist in creation of training plans
• Assist in execution of race strategies
• Prepare and analyze performance breakdowns post‑competition
• Identify highly qualified prospective student athletes
• Assist in retention efforts
• Basic understanding of boat maintenance and care
• Other duties as assigned

• Previous coaching experience (1-2 years preferred)
• Rowing experience

• Problem solving
• Analytical and strategic thinking
• Customer service orientation
• Communication (written and verbal)
• Commitment to inclusive excellence and social justice
• Teamwork
• Leadership

• 9‑month position
• 20 hours per week
• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds
• Position requires work on weekends and/or nights
• Travel with the team during season is expected

Salary range for this role is $11,000‑$12,000.

In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws effective October 29 2025, Simmons University is committed to pay equity, transparency, and clear communication throughout the hiring process.

This is a non‑benefits eligible position.

Actual compensation will be based on factors such as experience, education, skills, equity, and external market benchmarks that help guide compensation decisions. Our compensation philosophy is centered around a comprehensive package that includes pay, retirement savings, and other offerings that can be seen here, as well as work‑life balance initiatives such as flexible hours and remote work opportunities.

We are committed to offering a package that empowers individuals to thrive in their roles, contribute meaningfully, and lead with confidence.

Please upload all applicable application materials (e.g., resume/cv, cover letter, writing sample, teaching philosophy, etc.) in the Application Materials box on page 2 (“My Experience”) of this application. Documents can be uploaded individually or as a combined document (e.g., PDF).

Simmons University is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to dismantling structural racism and other barriers that affect under‑represented groups. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace.