What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Coach, Women's Rowing position at Fordham University?
Position Details
Position Information
About Fordham
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program ( EAP ); tuition remission; and generous time off.
Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.
Title of Position Assistant Coach, Women's Rowing
Position Number A05590
FLSA Exempt
Scheduled Hours Per Week 35
Department Women's Crew
Campus Rose Hill
Work Arrangement Onsite
Hybrid Policy: Please review the Hybrid Policy at www.fordham.edu/hybridpolicy .
Position Summary
Reporting to the Head Coach, Women’s Rowing, the Assistant Coach will assist in the organization, planning, and coaching of all practices and regattas with the varsity rowing team. This position provides additional support for the freshmen/novice team and takes ownership of the recruiting process.
This position requires frequent travel, as well as evening and weekend hours.
Essential Functions
Provides coaching and technical support to student-athletes to improve their individual development as rowers.
Creates a safe environment on and off the water for all student-athletes.
Evaluates, identifies, and recruits quality student-athletes in compliance with University, Atlantic 10, and NCAA regulations and policies, including the development and production of all recruiting mailings and emails; acting as primary contact for all potential recruits via email, phone, and in-person meetings; coordination and implementation of recruiting weekend programs and off-campus recruiting visits.
Serves as primary contact with the admissions office.
Assists with the maintenance and repair of all rowing equipment.
Travels with the team to all regattas and training camps.
Assists in administrative duties as assigned by the Head Coach.
Complies with all NCAA , Atlantic 10 Conference, and University rules and regulations.
Essential Functions Note This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.
Management Responsibilities Not responsible for supervision or oversight of others.
Additional Functions
Attends fundraising and community service events upon request to support the program.
Operates University-owned or leased vehicles to transport students, staff, and/or equipment in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and insurance requirements.
Required Qualifications: Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of collegiate rowing experience and/or coaching experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills
High-level organizational skills.
Demonstrated commitment and motivation to building a successful program.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Working knowledge of Google Workspace.
Understanding and knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
Preferred Qualifications
Coaching experience in an NCAA program.
Valid Driver’s License.
Minimum Starting Salary $55,000
Maximum Starting Salary $62,400
Qualifications
Note Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.
Is this a Union position? No
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number A945P
Number of Vacancies 1
Start Date ASAP
Posting Date 10/02/2025
Special Instructions
EEO Statement
Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.
Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Position Information
About Fordham
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program ( EAP ); tuition remission; and generous time off.
Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.
Title of Position Assistant Coach, Women's Rowing
Position Number A05590
FLSA Exempt
Scheduled Hours Per Week 35
Department Women's Crew
Campus Rose Hill
Work Arrangement Onsite
Hybrid Policy: Please review the Hybrid Policy at www.fordham.edu/hybridpolicy .
Position Summary
Reporting to the Head Coach, Women’s Rowing, the Assistant Coach will assist in the organization, planning, and coaching of all practices and regattas with the varsity rowing team. This position provides additional support for the freshmen/novice team and takes ownership of the recruiting process.
This position requires frequent travel, as well as evening and weekend hours.
Essential Functions
Provides coaching and technical support to student-athletes to improve their individual development as rowers.
Creates a safe environment on and off the water for all student-athletes.
Evaluates, identifies, and recruits quality student-athletes in compliance with University, Atlantic 10, and NCAA regulations and policies, including the development and production of all recruiting mailings and emails; acting as primary contact for all potential recruits via email, phone, and in-person meetings; coordination and implementation of recruiting weekend programs and off-campus recruiting visits.
Serves as primary contact with the admissions office.
Assists with the maintenance and repair of all rowing equipment.
Travels with the team to all regattas and training camps.
Assists in administrative duties as assigned by the Head Coach.
Complies with all NCAA , Atlantic 10 Conference, and University rules and regulations.
Essential Functions Note This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.
Management Responsibilities Not responsible for supervision or oversight of others.
Additional Functions
Attends fundraising and community service events upon request to support the program.
Operates University-owned or leased vehicles to transport students, staff, and/or equipment in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and insurance requirements.
Required Qualifications: Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of collegiate rowing experience and/or coaching experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills
High-level organizational skills.
Demonstrated commitment and motivation to building a successful program.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Working knowledge of Google Workspace.
Understanding and knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
Preferred Qualifications
Coaching experience in an NCAA program.
Valid Driver’s License.
Minimum Starting Salary $55,000
Maximum Starting Salary $62,400
Qualifications
Note Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.
Is this a Union position? No
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number A945P
Number of Vacancies 1
Start Date ASAP
Posting Date 10/02/2025
Special Instructions
EEO Statement
Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.
Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $55,000 - $62,400
