Head Rowing Coach
Posted Date: Sep 18, 2025
QUALIFICATION
-
Salary Expectation
$58,000/yr -
Years of Experience
1+ Years -
Work Type
Full-time
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Position Information
Position Information
Working Title
Head Rowing Coach
Department
Campus Recreation-0965
Requisition Number
S_250586
Posting Open Date
Position Information
Position Information
Working Title
Head Rowing Coach
Department
Campus Recreation-0965
Requisition Number
S_250586
Posting Open Date
07/24/2025
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)
10/02/2025
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Description of Work
The Head Coach of the University of Nebraska Rowing club is a new role that will be paramount in creating a sustainable foundation for the competitive rowing club.
The Head Coach will:
- Direct, oversee, and administer a competitive, collegiate rowing program and be responsible for all aspects of coaching. This position will supervise assistant coaches and other identified staff.
- Provide leadership growth opportunities for student athletes. Specifically, the Head Coach will be responsible for supervising and developing the student member officers in concert with UNL Recognized Student Organization philosophy.
- Organize and oversee recruiting efforts to grow a competitive team of men and women student-athletes to build and sustain the Rowing Club.
- Orient and mentor potential rowing candidates to join the Crew.
- Maintain a competitive race schedule within the American Collegiate Rowing Association (ACRA), regional programs, and within the Big 10 conference as appropriate.
- Define and coordinate mentoring opportunities as appropriate for a positive program and student development with the Friends of Nebraska Rowing alumni and families of student athletes.
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and collaborative workforce. UNL is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success where every person and every interaction matters. The University is proud to be one of Nebraska’s preferred and largest employers where individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.
As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See: http://www.unl.edu/equity...
Minimum Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Four years of Rowing or Coxing
- One year of collegiate rowing coaching experience
- Experience driving a rowing shell trailer.
- US Rowing Coaching Education Certification Level 2
- State of Nebraska Boating License or the ability to acquire within 30 days of employment
- Adult First Aid and CPRAED Certification or the ability to attain within 30 days of employment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey information and instructions effectively.
- Knowledge of management principles involved in strategic planning, leadership techniques, and coordination of people and resources.
- Working knowledge of rowing fundamental concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations.
- Extensive knowledge of individual and team coaching with the ability to teach these skills.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and meet University driver eligibility requirements.
- State of Nebraska Boating License or the ability to acquire within 30 days of employment
- Adult First Aid and CPRAED Certification or the ability to attain within 30 days of employment
Preferred Qualifications
- Three years of collegiate rowing coaching in a paid position
- US Rowing Coaching Education Certification Level 3
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required
Yes
Physical Required
No
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.
No
Criminal History Background Check Required
Yes
Posted Salary
$58,000/yr minimum
How to Apply
Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter and list of professional references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact
Brian Stelzer
bstelzer@unl.edu
402-472-9481
Job Category (old)
Managerial/Professional
Job Type
Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)
Evenings and weekends
Work Location (City, State)
Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?
Yes
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Planned Hire Date:
Appointment End Date
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Required Documents
Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. List of References
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