Head Coach - Women's Rowing

Position Summary: 

Long Island University provides a wide array of athletic opportunities on both the intercollegiate and recreational levels which will enhance and enrich the educational experience of our students, as well as provide recreational and fitness facilities and activities for the entire University community. This full-time position is responsible for oversight of all aspects of Women's Rowing program including recruiting, coaching, and counseling of student-athletes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee fiscal responsibilities pertaining to preparing, monitoring, and verifying expenditures associated with program.
• Provide leadership and instruction in the personal and athletic development of student athletes.
• Direct and coordinate the rowing staff including planning, organization, and coaching of the rowing team.
• Support fundraising efforts for ongoing operation of rowing program.
• 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 student-athletes by identifying, evaluating, and vetting prospects, coordinating communications and visits, and collaborating with admissions and financial aid to support enrollment.
• Collaborate with departmental staff to support operations, ensure compliance with NCAA, NEC, and University policies.
• Supervise staff and direct the day-to-day activities and manages the performance of rowing staff.
• Lead the team’s travel planning, paperwork, budget management, and other administrative duties.
• Raise funds by cultivating relationships with major gift donors.

Position Summary: 

Long Island University provides a wide array of athletic opportunities on both the intercollegiate and recreational levels which will enhance and enrich the educational experience of our students, as well as provide recreational and fitness facilities and activities for the entire University community. This full-time position is responsible for oversight of all aspects of Women's Rowing program including recruiting, coaching, and counseling of student-athletes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee fiscal responsibilities pertaining to preparing, monitoring, and verifying expenditures associated with program.
• Provide leadership and instruction in the personal and athletic development of student athletes.
• Direct and coordinate the rowing staff including planning, organization, and coaching of the rowing team.
• Support fundraising efforts for ongoing operation of rowing program.
• 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 student-athletes by identifying, evaluating, and vetting prospects, coordinating communications and visits, and collaborating with admissions and financial aid to support enrollment.
• Collaborate with departmental staff to support operations, ensure compliance with NCAA, NEC, and University policies.
• Supervise staff and direct the day-to-day activities and manages the performance of rowing staff.
• Lead the team’s travel planning, paperwork, budget management, and other administrative duties.
• Raise funds by cultivating relationships with major gift donors.
• Candidate should be able to motivate recruits, athletes, and alumni to support the program enthusiastically.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science.
• A valid drivers license required.
• Strong communication, public relations, and management skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.
• Ability to work with a diverse campus constituency; including students, parents, coaches, faculty, staff and alumni.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 to 5 years of coaching experience required, preferably on the collegiate level.
• Knowledge of NCAA policies and procedures preferred.

About LIU Post:

LIU Post campus is a scenic, historic, and scholarly campus that offers a small-school environment with the access and resources of a major metropolitan university. The University's 350+ acre campus is located on the estate of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 27 miles east of New York City on Long Island's Gold Coast. The campus houses the Lewyt College of Veterinary Medicine, the first professional School of Accountancy, an AACSB-accredited Business School, and an award-winning theater program. LIU is home to the world-renowned Tilles Center for the Performing Arts and the Shark Stadium, where supporters gather to cheer on the Sharks’ Division I athletic program. 

LIU is an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. LIU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.

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