Assistant Coach: Men's Rowing

OSU Oregon State University • Corvallis, OR

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About The Position

The Department of Athletics at Oregon State University is seeking an Assistant Coach for Men's Rowing. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month professional faculty position. The role provides leadership and training for a team of 40–45 college-aged students and supports their development in season and off-season. The department's mission is to Go Build Excellent, Authentic, Visionary Student-Athletes (GO B.E.A.V.S.). Oregon State Athletics is committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment that fosters belonging and thoughtful, objective learning.

The position involves coaching and evaluating practice, teaching rowing skills, recruiting prospective student-athletes, fundraising, coordinating team travel, and supporting home competitions and athletics compliance. The coach must work evenings and weekends and travel as required. The role includes contact with individuals under 18 in a one-on-one setting, access to personal information, and lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects weighing more than 50 pounds. Driving a university or personal vehicle on university business is required. The successful candidate must complete required criminal-history and motor-vehicle history checks, maintain a valid driver's license, and obtain CPR/AED certification within six months of hire.

Applications require a resume/CV, a cover letter describing how the applicant's qualifications and experience prepare them for the position, and a separate document responding to the question about contributions to team culture grounded in mutual respect, broad perspectives, and meaningful opportunity. Applications must be received by October 28, 2026, for full consideration; they may be accepted afterward until a sufficient applicant pool is achieved or the position is filled. The anticipated start date is November 2, 2026. Starting salary is commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Previous coaching experience, elite competitive experience, or collegiate rowing experience.
• CPR/AED certification within six months of hire.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal forms.
• Strong teaching skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Proven excellence in problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to communicate respectfully and inclusively with student-athletes, student workers, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined position qualified; incumbents must self-report convictions.
• Must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined position qualified, and self-report convictions.
• Must work evenings and weekends and travel as required.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull objects weighing more than 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Proven leadership and management skills.
• Two years of collegiate coaching and recruiting experience.
• Knowledge of NCAA/IRA rules.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and training for a team of 40–45 college-aged students.
• Prepare, plan, conduct, and evaluate practice sessions as directed.
• Teach individuals and groups of athletes specific tasks and skills before, during, and after practice, during the season and off-season.
• Contact prospective student-athletes by phone, email, or messaging when appropriate.
• Travel as necessary to evaluate and contact recruits.
• Assist with fundraising efforts.
• Assist with team travel coordination, hosting duties for home competitions, and NCAA/IRA/Oregon State compliance paperwork.
• Encourage and participate in activities that foster a diverse, equitable, inclusive environment and a sense of belonging for student-athletes, student workers, colleagues, and stakeholders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level