Assistant Coach, Men's Rowing

Job Description

Stanford’s Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation (“DAPER”) is the premier intercollegiate athletics program in the country. We are the proud Home of Champions! We lead the nation with 139 NCAA championship titles and a legacy of sustained excellence, including multiple Women’s Capital One Cup victories, and have brought home the Learfield Director’s Cup 26 times.  We support nearly 900 student-athletes who compete on 36 intercollegiate athletics teams and also support the university’s physical education, recreation, and wellness initiatives. Our dedicated staff embody a culture of excellence, embrace our mission of scholar-athleticism and exemplify a relentless championship spirit. Our actions and staff are guided by the core tenets of the Athletics Department culture, “The DAPER Way,” which are: Embrace Scholar-Athleticism, Pursue and Revere Excellence, Lead with Courage and Work Cohesively. 

Are you ready to inspire champions? If yes, then this may be the right opportunity for you! 

The Assistant Men’s Rowing Coach will perform administrative duties, on-water instructional education, and support the operational efforts for the program under the direction of the Head Coach of the Stanford Men's Rowing program. This role is an onsite fixed-term role. 

Your responsibilities include:

• Exhibiting a sincere interest in the emotional, social and academic development of student-athletes
• Teaching on water sport-specific skills to develop student-athletes
• Demonstrating cooperative behavior in pursuing program goals
• Identifying and recruiting academically qualified student-athletes 
• Following NCAA guidelines and University standards and policies in coordinating recruiting efforts

Job Description

Stanford’s Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation (“DAPER”) is the premier intercollegiate athletics program in the country. We are the proud Home of Champions! We lead the nation with 139 NCAA championship titles and a legacy of sustained excellence, including multiple Women’s Capital One Cup victories, and have brought home the Learfield Director’s Cup 26 times.  We support nearly 900 student-athletes who compete on 36 intercollegiate athletics teams and also support the university’s physical education, recreation, and wellness initiatives. Our dedicated staff embody a culture of excellence, embrace our mission of scholar-athleticism and exemplify a relentless championship spirit. Our actions and staff are guided by the core tenets of the Athletics Department culture, “The DAPER Way,” which are: Embrace Scholar-Athleticism, Pursue and Revere Excellence, Lead with Courage and Work Cohesively. 

Are you ready to inspire champions? If yes, then this may be the right opportunity for you! 

The Assistant Men’s Rowing Coach will perform administrative duties, on-water instructional education, and support the operational efforts for the program under the direction of the Head Coach of the Stanford Men's Rowing program. This role is an onsite fixed-term role. 

Your responsibilities include:

• Exhibiting a sincere interest in the emotional, social and academic development of student-athletes
• Teaching on water sport-specific skills to develop student-athletes
• Demonstrating cooperative behavior in pursuing program goals
• Identifying and recruiting academically qualified student-athletes 
• Following NCAA guidelines and University standards and policies in coordinating recruiting efforts
• Assisting in the planning and transportation of student-athletes to competitions 
• Facilitating the transportation of equipment to competitions 
• Assisting with equipment maintenance and upkeep 
• Displaying leadership and professional behavior in developing student-athletes 
• Contributing to the maintenance of a good working relationship with all members of DAPER
• Applying the highest professional standards and ethical behavior with adherence to NCAA, IRA, ACC, and University regulations   
• Other duties as assigned by the Head Coach of Stanford Men’s Rowing or their designee

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Bachelor’s degree and three years of collegiate or professional coaching experience required.
• Collegiate coaching experience is preferred, but coaches with a strong track record of developing junior athletes are encouraged to apply. 
• Strong interpersonal skills in dealing with student-athletes, peers and the general public.
• Computer literacy with common office applications such as Word, Excel and Google Docs required.
• Ability to navigate and manage programs Instagram and Twitter accounts.
• Ability to understand and comply with all rules and regulations of the Stanford University, ACC, the Intercollegiate Rowing Association, and the NCAA.
• Ability to work compatibly and cooperatively with a variety of staff and personnel in the Department of Athletics, the University, and the community.

DAPER’s Integrity:

This position, along with all DAPER coaches and staff, is responsible for the integrity of Stanford’s intercollegiate athletics program and for the reputation of Stanford University. This position is responsible for ensuring that his/her/their involvement with Athletics Department activities maintains the integrity of the University’s reputation and does not negatively impact the relationship between the University and its faculty, staff, students and alumni. Additionally, this position must comply with University policies and procedures, NCAA and Conference rules and regulations.

Why Stanford is for you:

Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak. 

A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.

A healthier you. Climb our rock wall or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.

Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums. 

Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts, and more!

The expected pay range for this position is $70,250-$72,500 per annum. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the university reasonably expects to pay for a position upon hire. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/b...) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

Responsibilities

Job Info

• Pay Range
  Represents the job market pay range and may be adjusted depending on the geographic work location. $70,250-$72,500
  
• Pay Frequency Annually
  
• Fixed Term Y
  
• Stanford Schools and Units Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation (DAPER)
  
• Regular or Temporary Regular
  
• Job Schedule Full time
  
• Job Category Coach
  
• Posting Date 08/03/2026, 08:35 PM
  
• Grade
  The grade level indicates the position's classification within the organization's pay scale and responsibility structure. G99
  
• Job Identification 200517
  

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