Assistant Coach, Women's Rowing

Assistant Coach, Women's Rowing

Position Information

Job Title:

Assistant Coach, Women's Rowing

Position Number: 109960

FTE: 1.00

FLSA:
Exempt

Position Type:
Professional Staff

Union:
Non-Union Non-Classified Staff

Pay Grade Level: N/A

Pay Grade Range:
Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $50,000 - $55,000

Status:
Calendar Year, Full-time, Limited

Department:
Women's Rowing

Contact(s):
Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..edu

Campus

Location:

Kingston

Grant Funded:
No

Extension Contingency Notes:
This is a full time calendar year position limited to 06/26/2027 with anticipated renewal.

Job Description

Summary:

The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by July 21, 2026. Applications received after July 21, 2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.

About URI:
The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State's flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community.

URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.

Position Summary:

Responsible for the on-campus recruiting of student-athletes. In charge of coaching the Novices in the fall and Head Coach will assign coaching duties in the spring. Will contribute to the overall administration of the Women's Rowing Program, including assisting with off-campus recruiting, team travel, equipment maintenance, fundraising, and daily operations. Work with a team of coaches and foster a positive competitive environment for student-athletes.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Rowing Coach; adhere to University, NCAA and A10 Conference rules and regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities - KEY

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Recruit on-campus student-athletes for the Novice Program. Implement training programs for the Novice Program in the fall. Assist in the off-campus recruitment of prospective student-athletes. Assist in equipment maintenance, team travel arrangements, fundraising projects and race management. OTHER

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform other duties as required. LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:
Upon appointment, must obtain NCAA rules certification certificate; CPR and first aid certificates.

Required Qualifications - QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED:

1. Bachelor's degree.
2. Minimum four years of experience as an athlete and/or coach in a competitive rowing program.
3. Demonstrated strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
4. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
5. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
6. Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA rules with a commitment to adhering to all NCAA, Conference, and Institutional policies, rules, and regulations.
7. Appointment subject to NCAA violation report clearance.

Preferred Qualifications - PREFERRED:
1. Demonstrated recruitment experience.

EEO Statement: URI is unwavering in its commitment to equal opportunity, community, equity, and diversity. In furtherance of its mission to serve and support all learners as the state's public flagship university, URI continues to expand efforts to recruit and retain a broadly representative workforce as well as to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of those efforts. All employment decisions, including hiring, are made without regard to protected status.

Qualified individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation by contacting the URI benefits office at . For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711.

Environmental Conditions
- This position is subject to both inside and outside work; adverse weather conditions/temperatures can be encountered.

Posting Date - 07/01/2026

Closing Date

Special Instructions to Applicants
- Please attach the following 2 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application: (#1) Cover letter. (#2) Resume.

Note:

References will be upon request by the search committee.

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