Head Coach, Women's Rowing

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Head Coach, Women's Rowing

Job Category: Athletics
Requisition Number: HEADC001351
Posted: June 09, 2026
Full Time
On-site
Rate: $90,000 USD per year

Monmouth University Main Campus
West Long Branch, NJ

Monmouth University is seeking applications for a Head Coach, Women's Rowing in the Athletics department.

This position reports to the Director of Athletics and is responsible to manage all phases of a competitive Division I intercollegiate women's rowing program in compliance with all NCAA, Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) and Monmouth University rules and regulations. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, organizing the successful identification and recruitment of prospective student-athletes, academic support, skill instruction, including practice, training and event planning and execution, and primary supervision of the program. Assist in the generation of alumni support and fundraising initiatives, formation and preparation of budget, while overseeing expenditures. Formation of a coaching staff and supervision of assistant coaches, monitoring progress of student-athletes through and following graduation. Communication and public relations responsibilities are also required, in addition to the creation of summer programs and community service activities.

This is an in-person, on-campus, non-remote position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage all phases of a competitive Division I intercollegiate women's rowing program in compliance with all NCAA, Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) and Monmouth University rules and regulations.
• Organize the successful identification and recruitment of prospective student-athletes, academic support, skill instruction, including practice, training and event planning and execution, and primary supervision of the program.
• Assist in the generation of alumni support and fundraising initiatives, formation and preparation of budget, while overseeing expenditures.
• Evaluate and implement innovations in rowing strategy and equipment.
• Coach and instruct student-athletes in sport-specific skills, training techniques, and strategies through preparation, practice, and competition (race strategy), providing guidance in both group and individual settings.
• Recruit CAA-caliber student-athletes by identifying, evaluating, and vetting prospective student-athletes, coordinating communications and visits, and collaborating with admissions and financial aid to support enrollment.
• Lead the team's travel planning, budget management, and other administrative duties.
• Form a coaching staff and supervision of assistant coaches, monitoring progress of student-athletes through and following graduation.
• Perform communication and public relations responsibilities.
• Create summer programs and community service activities.
• Responsible for adhering to policies and procedures governing the Department of Athletics and the University and any applicable rules and regulations associated with the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA), the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) or any other conference or organization with which the University is or becomes associated with which affects University Athletics.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Three (3) of competitive rowing experience and/or proven successful collegiate, professional or elite rowing coaching experience.
• A valid driver's license in your state of residence and have had no serious violations (Type A) within the past five (5) years and no more than three (3) moving violations (Type B) in the past three (3) years.
• CPR and NCAA recruiting certification must be attained within six months from date of hire.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Must be able to treat confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
• Must have an understanding of the University's concern for academics as well as athletic excellence.
• Must be able to operate a variety of office equipment.
• Basic Knowledge of MS Word and Excel 2016

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience coaching at the NCAA Division I level.