Head Women's Rowing Coach

Responsibilities

• Design and implement effective practice plans and conduct daily training sessions.
• Direct all aspects of the women’s rowing program, including planning, organization, recruiting, and evaluation.
• Develop competitive strategies and prepare student-athletes for competition.
• Provide instruction in fundamental and advanced rowing techniques, tactics, and philosophy.
• Mentor student-athletes in leadership, life skills, personal development, and preparation for life after athletics.

Recruitment and Student-Athlete Development

• Actively recruit and retain qualified student-athletes who demonstrate academic and athletic potential and interest in the University's academic programs.
• Monitor and support the academic progress and eligibility of student-athletes.
• Foster a positive team culture focused on academic achievement, sportsmanship, and personal growth.

Program Administration

• Schedule competitions and team activities.
• Cook up team travel, lodging, transportation, and meals.
• Manage equipment, uniforms, and facility usage.
• Supervise assistant coaches, student workers, and support staff.
• Develop and administer the program budget in accordance with University policies.
• Aid in organizing and hosting rowing competitions and events.
• Collaborate with Athletics Communications to maintain statistics, records, and program visibility.
• Work closely with Sports Medicine, Health Services, and team physicians to promote student-athlete health and safety.

Compliance and University Engagement

• Ensure compliance with all NCAA, Sunshine State Conference (SSC), and University rules, regulations, and policies.
• Represent the University and rowing program at NCAA, SSC, and related meetings and events.
• Complete all required administrative and compliance responsibilities in a timely and accurate manner.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community stakeholders.

Fundraising and Community Outreach

• Lead and support fundraising initiatives for the women’s rowing program and Athletics Department.
• Promote the women’s rowing program through camps, workshops, community events, and public engagement activities.
• Collaborate with Athletics Communications to generate media and promotional opportunities.
• Lead and encourage participation in community service initiatives.

Student-Athlete Experience

• Actively support and promote the NCAA's "Life in the Balance" strategic positioning platform, embracing the ideals of: Learning, Balance, Resourcefulness, Sportsmanship, Passion, Service.

About Us

For nearly 100 years, Embry-Riddle has been the world's leading aviation and aerospace university, educating more than 30,000 students across residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, as well as through a global network of Worldwide locations and online programs. With more than 165,000 alumni around the world, our impact reaches every corner of the aerospace, aviation, defense and technology industries. Today, our faculty, researchers and professional staff are advancing innovation across aviation, space, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, autonomous systems and next-generation engineering. Working alongside industry leaders, government agencies and innovators, they are solving real-world challenges and shaping the technologies that will define tomorrow. Whether you are an educator, researcher, administrator, technologist or industry professional, your work at Embry-Riddle will contribute to something bigger than a job. Join a community driven by discovery, purpose and excellence—and help shape the future of aerospace.

Qualifications

• Required:
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated coaching experience in rowing at the collegiate, club, or elite level.
• Strong knowledge of rowing techniques, training methodologies, and competitive strategies.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Proven ability to recruit and develop student-athletes.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage budgets, schedules, travel logistics, and program operations.
• Commitment to supporting the academic success and personal development of student-athletes.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required.
• Preferred:
• Master's degree.
• Colege head coaching experience.
• Experience with fundraising, alumni relations, and community engagement initiatives.
• Demonstrated success in recruiting and retaining student-athletes.
• Experience supervising coaching staff and support personnel.
• Strong understanding of NCAA Division II athletics and the student-athlete experience.