Job Details

The Head Women’s Rowing Coach is responsible for leading all aspects of the women’s rowing program, including recruiting, training, and mentoring student-athletes to achieve success on and off the water. This position requires a commitment to fostering a culture of excellence, sportsmanship, and academic achievement. In addition to coaching responsibilities, the role includes administrative duties supporting the broader operations of the athletic department, which will be assigned based on the candidate's experience and strengths. This dual responsibility offers an opportunity to contribute strategically to departmental goals while building a successful and inclusive rowing program.

Job Description

Essential Functions

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.

• Program Leadership: Develop, implement, and oversee all aspects of the women’s rowing program, including training plans, race strategies, and student-athlete development.

• Recruitment & Retention: Identify, recruit, and retain talented student-athletes who demonstrate a commitment to academic achievement, athletic excellence, and personal growth.

• Team Culture & Student-Athlete Experience: Foster a positive, inclusive, and competitive team environment that emphasizes sportsmanship, leadership, and holistic student-athlete development.

• Operational Oversight: Manage all program logistics including travel coordination, equipment procurement and maintenance, budget planning, and scheduling of practices and competitions.

• Compliance & Governance: Ensure full compliance with NCAA, conference, and institutional policies, procedures, and eligibility requirements.

• Boathouse Relations: Build and maintain a strong, collaborative relationship with boathouse management to ensure access, safety, and operational efficiency for training and events.

• Campus & Community Engagement: Collaborate with university departments on fundraising, alumni relations, community outreach, and promotional initiatives to elevate program visibility and support.

• Administrative Support: Perform additional administrative duties to support the department, such as event management, compliance, or student-athlete development initiatives, tailored to the candidate's strengths and experience.

• Mentorship & Advocacy: Serve as a mentor and advocate for student-athletes, supporting their academic progress, personal well-being, and career aspirations.

• Institutional Alignment: Uphold and promote the university’s mission, values, and strategic goals while striving for competitive success on and off the water.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required):

• Strong Leadership Skills: Ability to inspire, mentor, and develop student-athletes and staff while fostering a positive team culture.
• Technical Rowing Knowledge: In-depth understanding of the sport, including strategy, player development, and program management.
• Recruiting Expertise: Proven ability to identify and recruit talented student-athletes who align with the program's values and academic standards.
• Effective Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for engaging with student-athletes, colleagues, alumni, and other stakeholders.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Ability to work effectively within a collaborative athletic department and contribute to the institution's broader mission.
• Commitment to Student-Athlete Success: Dedication to supporting student-athletes' academic, personal, and professional development.
• Technological Proficiency: Competence with software and tools related to program management, recruitment, and communication.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple responsibilities, including scheduling, budgeting, and program logistics, efficiently and effectively.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred

AND

Experience:

• A minimum of three years of coaching experience, preferably as a head coaching at the collegiate level, with demonstrated success in player development and competitive performance.

Additional Information

Maintains current certifications in CPR, First Aid, and Boating Safety, and adheres to all local, state, and institutional regulations governing watercraft use.

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Philadelphia University

Primary Location Address

3243 School House Lane, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.    

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa­tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. 

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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