Head Crew Coach

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Recruits and retains high achieving student-athletes.
• Buils relationships with players to provide mentorship, guidance, and support both on and off the water.
• Works to enhance the student-athlete experience through training, competition, and leadership development.
• Collaborates with the athletics trainer to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all participants.
• Adheres to NCAA rules and compliance.
• Manages the team budget including recruitment, equipment, travel, uniforms, and supplies.
• Oversees team travel arrangements and scheduling.
• Recruits, hires, and supervises assistant coaches.
• Contributes ideas, input, and support to the Union Athletics Department.
• Sets up for and participates in program innovation.
• Collaborates with campus stakeholders, particularly College Relations, to coordinate fundraising and alumni outreach.
• Builds strong relationships with alumni, campus partners and the broader community.
• Connects student-athletes with academic and professional resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and five years of experience coaching crew or a combination of relevant education, training, certifications, and/or work experience.
• Master’s degree and playing experience at the collegiate level is preferred.
• Experience in leading, motivating and providing guidance to high achieving and competitive student-athletes.
• Experience in recruiting and successfully identifying talented prospective student-athletes who can thrive in a rigorous academic environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends is required.
• Ability to lift moderately heavy items (up to 30 lbs.) and stand, bend and stoop for extended periods of time.
• A valid New York State driver’s license is required.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• The ability to foster and enhance a thriving, culturally diverse, and inclusive learning community, while promoting a sense of belonging among students, alumni, faculty, and staff colleagues.

Compensation

The annual salary range for this position is $68,000 to $73,000. Except for roles with a set rate of pay, the wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training.