Head Women's Rowing Coach

Job title: Head Women's Rowing Coach

LIU Post is seeking a Head Women's Rowing Coach to oversee all aspects of the women's rowing program at the university. The role includes recruiting, coaching, student-athlete development, and day-to-day program administration. The position emphasizes leadership, NCAA compliance, fundraising, travel planning, and budget oversight to support competitive success.

What You'll Do

• Oversee fiscal responsibilities related to preparing, monitoring, and verifying expenditures associated with the program.
• Provide leadership and instruction in the personal and athletic development of student-athletes.
• Direct and coordinate the rowing staff including planning, organization, and coaching of the rowing team.
• Support fundraising efforts for ongoing operation of rowing program.
• Evaluate and implement innovations in rowing strategy and equipment.
• Coach and instruct student-athletes in sport-specific skills, training techniques, and race strategy, providing guidance in group and individual settings.
• Recruit student-athletes by identifying, evaluating, and vetting prospects, coordinating communications and visits, and collaborating with admissions and financial aid to support enrollment.
• Collaborate with departmental staff to support operations, ensure compliance with NCAA, NEC, and University policies.
• Supervise staff and direct the day-to-day activities and manage the performance of rowing staff.
• Lead the team’s travel planning, paperwork, budget management, and other administrative duties.
• Raise funds by cultivating relationships with major gift donors.
• Motivate recruits, athletes, and alumni to support the program enthusiastically.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor of Science.
• A valid driver's license.
• Strong communication, public relations, and management skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.
• Ability to work with a diverse campus constituency; including students, parents, coaches, faculty, staff, and alumni.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 to 5 years of coaching experience required, preferably on the collegiate level.
• Knowledge of NCAA policies and procedures preferred.

Nice to Have

• 3 to 5 years of collegiate-level coaching experience (preferred).
• Knowledge of NCAA policies and procedures (preferred).

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $70,000 - $75,000 per year.
• Start date: As soon as possible.
• LIU is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion.