Head Coach, Mens Lightweight Rowing Position Available In Mercer, New Jersey

Head Coach, Men’s Lightweight Rowing
Requisition #
2025-20896
Date Posted
3 days ago
(6/12/2025 3:01 PM)
Department Athletics-Coaches Category Athletics Job Type Full-Time
Overview
The mission of Princeton University Department of Athletics is to strive for excellence in academics and athletics, while embracing equity in opportunity, good sportsmanship, and ethical conduct. In keeping with this mission, the role of the Head Coach, Men’s Lightweight Rowing is to provide a quality varsity program which will challenge and develop the physical, mental and personal abilities of student-athletes.
Responsibilities
Coach Men’s Lightweight Rowing in a substantive manner that is consistent with the educational mission of the University.
Engage in ethical and values-based coaching in order to develop the character and the skill of the University’s student-athletes.
Possess a thorough knowledge of the sport, a sophisticated understanding of coaching strategies, and a demonstrated ability to enhance athlete development.
Effectively operate a Varsity Men’s Lightweight Rowing program.
Successfully identify and recruit student-athletes within the framework of the University guidelines and policies.
Effectively manage a coaching staff.
Work effectively with administrators, the support staff, and other coaches and programs within the Department of Athletics.
Communicate effectively with various institutional constituencies (e.g., faculty, administration, students, parents, staff, alumni and friends) in order to strengthen programmatic integration with the University.
Continue the development and oversight of the Friends Group.
Ad to Ivy League, ECAC and NCAA rules and regulations.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent coaching experience.
Successful background in coaching rowing, preferably at the collegiate level.
Excellentanizational skills.
Good oral and writtenmunication skills.
Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to manage team dynamics.
Demonstratedanizational ability for practice, program management, and recruiting.
An understanding of the fundamental role that intercollegiate athletics, properly implemented, can play in the educational development of our student-athletes.
Ability to uphold themitment to Department of Athletics mission and values of Education Through Athletics.
Proficient with MS office products (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
CPR, First Aid, and AED certification subsequent to the date of hire.
Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, andanizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.
If the salary range on the posted position shows an hourly rate, this is the baseline; the actual hourly rate may be higher, depending on the position and factors listed above.
The University also offers aprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.
Standard Weekly Hours
36.25
Work Schedule, If Other Than Standard Hours
Nights and weekends required.
Eligible for Overtime
No
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Probationary Period
180 days
Essential Services Personnel (see policy for detail)
No
Physical Capacity Exam Required
No
Valid Driver’s License Required
Yes
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Salary Range
$86,000 to $111,000