Job Details

University of Rhode Island
  • Position Number: 9925081
  • Location: Kingston, United States
  • Position Type: Athletics/Coaching
Head Coach, Club Crew Team

Posting Number: SF02245
Position Type: Professional Staff
Union: Non-Union Non-Classified Staff
Pay Grade Level: Grade Level: N/A
Pay Grade Range: Salary Hiring Range: $50,000 - $55,000
Department: Campus Recreation
Campus Location: Kingston

Job Description Summary:
Search will be open until filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by November 10, 2026. Applications received after November 10, 2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.
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About URI: The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State's flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.
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THE POSITION WILL BE AN IN-PERSON WORK SCHEDULE.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Plan, organize, and direct all aspects of a highly competitive collegiate rowing program, ensuring strong team development and operational excellence.



Duties and Responsibilities:
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Promote fair play and good sportsmanship at all practices and competitions.

Uphold, enforce, and adhere to all URI policies and procedures.

Adhere to and enforce safety guidelines for on-water sessions.

Attend and coordinate all team practices.

Accompany team to all regattas during the fall and spring racing seasons.

Schedule and coordinate all team-related events including practice, team meetings, workouts, and regatta participation.

Coordinate team travel in cooperation with the Assistant Director, Competitive Sports, and the team's executive board.

Oversee the recruitment process of prospective student athletes.

Remain abreast of and adhere to all US Rowing, ACRA, and other relevant rules and regulations.

Maintain office hours and availability to meet with athletes during the academic year.

Oversee the development of the team's annual budget and management of team finances in cooperation with the team's executive board and the Assistant Director, Competitive Sports.

Liaise with the Old and Ancient Rowers Society of Rhode Island (OARS) on all matters relating to the Flagg Rowing Center.

Oversee the rigging and maintenance of the team's fleet and other equipment.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Attend select University functions as directed by the Assistant Director, Competitive Sports.

Assist with fundraising and alumni engagement activities, in cooperation with the team'sexecutive board, the URI Foundation, and the Assistant Director, Competitive Sports.

Work a Flexible schedule including some nights and weekends.

Perform other duties as required.
LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:

Proficiency with personal computers, printers, wordprocessing, database management, and spreadsheet software; Current USRowing Level 1 Coach Certification; Current Rhode Island Boating Safety Certification or obtain within the first 30 days of employment; Current CPR, first aid and Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) Certifications or obtain within the first 30 days of employment; Current US Center for SafeSport Certification or obtain within the first 30 days of employment.



Posting Date: 10/27/2026

To apply, visit https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/17255







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