Head Coach, Women's Rowing

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

Head Coach, Women's Rowing

Position Number

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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

Head Coach, Women's Rowing

Position Number

A04180

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 Senior Executive Associate Athletic Director for Student Athletic Welfare, the Head Coach of Women’s Rowing provides strategic leadership in all areas of the women’s rowing program.

This position requires frequent travel, as well as evening and weekend hours.

Essential Functions

Leads the organization, planning, teaching, and coaching of all practices and competitions.

Implements strategies to improves student-athletes skill development through practice and competition.

Identifies, evaluates, and recruits quality student-athletes in compliance with University, Atlantic 10 Conference and NCAA policies.

Tracks academic monitoring of student-athletes through their completion of graduation, working with the Office of Academic Athletic Advising.

Manages the annual operating budget and respective fundraising gift account.

Implements fundraising activities to support the operating budget.

Oversees team travel, equipment, and supplies.

Schedules regattas in the traditional and non-traditional seasons.

Assists with the planning and development of a potential boathouse facility.

Maintains the current lease agreement with the Harlem Yacht Club for storage and practice.

Represents the University at internal and external marketing, public relations, and fundraising events as requested.

Maintains strong university relationships with admissions, financial aid, residential life, dining services, the development office, and the office of academic advising.

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

Supervises the work of other Fordham employees who are individual contributors. Responsible for hiring, training and developing, managing performance and administering corrective action. Has significant input in compensation decisions.

Additional Functions

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree.

Minimum of 3 years’ successful coaching and recruiting experience with knowledge of NCAA rules.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

High-level organizational skills.

Demonstrated commitment and motivation to building a successful program.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills to maintain effective working relationships with administrators, parents, students, and alumni.

Demonstrated ability to lead, as well as work within a team environment.

Knowledge and understanding of NCAA rules and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

Valid Driver’s License.

Minimum Starting Salary

$85,000

Maximum Starting Salary

$94,000

Note

Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

Is this a Union position?

No

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Number | A870P | | Number of Vacancies | 1 | | Start Date | NA | | Posting Date | 05/29/2025 | | Special Instructions | | | EEO Statement |
Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity 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. |

Physical Activity and Work Environment

Physical Activity

| Sitting | Often | | Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) | Often | | Hearing, Listening, Talking | Often | | Standing | Often | | Walking | Often | | Running | Often | | Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling | Often | | Climbing stairs | Often | | Climbing ladders | Not Required | | Reaching overhead | Often | | Pulling, pushing | Often | | Shoveling | Not Required | | Lifting – up to 20 pounds | Seldom | | Lifting – up to 50 pounds | Not Required | | Lifting – over 50 pounds | Not Required |

Work Environment

| Work Environment | Office Environment:  Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes., Outdoor Environment:  Employees work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions., Noise: There is sufficient noise to require one to regularly shout in order to be heard above the noise level. |

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Supplemental questions you will be required to answer on the application (No action is needed on this page)

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a minimum of 3 years' successful coaching and recruiting experience with knowledge of NCAA rules?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Do you have a bachelor's degree?

   • Yes
   • No

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