Job Details

Assistant Coach, Rowing

Salary: $64,877.00 - $101,701.00 Annually

Location: Main Campus, Moraga, CA

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 202600038

Division: Athletics Division

Department: Intercollegiate Athletics Programs Department

Closing: Continuous

About Saint Mary's College

Founded in 1863, Saint Mary's College of California is a residential institution in the Moraga Valley, 20 miles east of San Francisco, rooted in the Catholic, Lasallian, and Liberal Arts traditions. Enrolling more than 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students, the College integrates liberal and professional education within a mission shaped by the De La Salle Christian Brothers. Known for academic excellence, innovation, and responsiveness, Saint Mary's fosters shared inquiry, meaningful student engagement, and a strong commitment to diversity, leadership, and service.

Job Summary

Assist with all aspects of running and coaching the women's rowing program. This includes but is not limited to recruiting, coaching varsity and walk-on athletes, fundraising, administrative duties, and equipment maintenance and repair. Together with the head coach and other assistant, you'll be responsible for ensuring the successful development of the women's rowing team, and all that it entails.

Essential Responsibilities

Coaching Novice and Varsity athletes. Planning and executing water and land practice for both groups based on skillset and needs of each individual group.
Recruit athletes - both rowers and out of sport, and on and off campus. Visit practices of local sports teams (rowing and other sports) as well as out of region rowing teams to identify and recruit prospects.
Manage equipment upkeep and repair. This includes boats, launches, oars, ergs, technology, etc. Develop a systematic plan to ensure all equipment is being maintained and replaced on a schedule and is in top working order.
Administrative work. Includes compliance work, fundraising, alumni outreach, planning,
Other duties as assigned

Experience and Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree required.

Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of collegiate rowing coaching, competitive rowing, or related athletics experience.

Skills/Abilities

Demonstrated knowledge of rowing techniques, training methodologies, and athlete development.
Experience recruiting and retaining student-athletes preferred.
Experience working with student-athletes in a collegiate or competitive athletics environment preferred.
Demonstrated ability to support the academic, athletic, and personal development of student-athletes.
Experience with equipment maintenance, practice planning, and team operations preferred.
Knowledge of NCAA, conference, and institutional rules and regulations preferred.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with coaches, student-athletes, alumni, and campus partners.
Ability to motivate and mentor student-athletes from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to work evenings, weekends, travel, and attend team events as required.
Ability to safely operate rowing equipment and support on-water training activities.

Licenses & Certifications: Valid driver's license required. CPR/First Aid certification preferred.

Application Review & Recruitment Timeline

This position is part of a continuous recruitment and will remain open until filled. The first review of applications will begin immediately. To be considered in the initial review, please submit your application by June 12, 2026.

Interviews are tentatively scheduled to take place during the week of June 15, 2026.