Head Coach

Overview Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed to the students, faculty, staff, and community it serves. For two consecutive years, Rutgers has been ranked on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Large Employers, standing #64 of 500 employers and #1 in New Jersey. Responsibilities Provide day-to-day leadership, administration, and supervision for a thriving men’s Crew club program within the Recreation Department, in alignment with the department’s mission, vision, and Strategic Plan. Coach and manage the Crew program, including scheduling, developing practice plans, logistics, equipment maintenance, budgeting, and recruiting. Collaborate with the Assistant Director of Club Sports on fundraising and generating programming revenue to financially support the program. Work early mornings, evenings, and weekend hours as needed to support the Crew program’s success. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution of higher education. Minimum of two (2) years of coaching experience in a high school, club, or varsity setting and rowing experience. Certifications and Licenses Current CPR / AED and First Aid Certification, or ability to obtain it within the first six months of employment. Valid driver’s license required. Current Rutgers Defensive Driving Certification or ability to obtain it within 60 days of employment. Skills & Abilities Proficiency in rigging and boat maintenance. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to connect effectively with people. Ability to work early mornings, evenings, holidays, and weekends while maintaining regular weekday office hours. Ability to drive pickup and van vehicles, tow boat trailers, and operate power boats. Preferred Qualifications Head coaching experience. Evidence of leadership experience and/or a demonstrated commitment to student learning and development. Experience with fiscal responsibility and fundraising, including budgeting, financial oversight, expenditure review, and/or financial reporting. Knowledge of using power boats and pickups with boat trailers. Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, Adobe Acrobat, Canvas, DocuSign, DSERec, Smartsheet, and similar software. Equipment Utilized Knowledge of operating power boats and pickups with boat trailers. Competence with Microsoft Office 365 suite, Adobe Acrobat, Canvas, DocuSign, DSERec, Smartsheet, and similar software. Physical Demands and Work Environment Practices are held on land and water; candidates must be comfortable on bodies of water and able to safely navigate small motorboats during practices. Requires the ability to work early mornings, evenings, holidays, and weekends while performing regular weekday office duties. Benefits Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage. Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs. Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax‑deferred savings options. Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable). Life insurance coverage. Employee discount programs. Salary Grade 05 – Minimum Salary: $71,447.00; Mid Range Salary: $90,435.00; Maximum Salary: $109,422.00. Final salary offer may be influenced by qualifications, experience, department or grant funds, market benchmarks, and internal equity. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law. For additional information please see the Non‑Discrimination Statement at the following web address: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD), individuals with disabilities may request accommodations for application and selection processes by contacting View phone number on click.appcast.io or via email. Required Documents Resume/CV Cover Letter/Letter of Application List of Professional References (contact information) #J-18808-Ljbffr