Job Description:

Who We Are Seattle Pacific University is a Christian university fully committed to engaging the culture and changing the world by graduating people of competence and character, becoming people of wisdom, and modeling grace-filled community. Seattle Pacific Athletics is committed to developing champions in competition, in the classroom, and in life. As a member of NCAA Division II and the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC), SPU Athletics emphasizes excellence, integrity, service, and Christian character. The Women's Rowing program provides student-athletes with a highly competitive and supportive environment where they can grow as athletes, students, leaders, and followers of Christ.

What We Need:

Seattle Pacific University is seeking an enthusiastic and driven individual to join our Women's Rowing team as a part-time Assistant Coach. This role is ideal for someone eager to grow within NCAA rowing while playing a pivotal role in recruiting, mentoring, and leading student-athletes toward competitive success. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator, team player, and positive role model who thrives in a faith-centered educational environment. The Assistant Rowing Coach position supports Seattle Pacific University's mission by contributing to a Christ‑centered learning and working community committed to academic excellence, service, and engagement with the world. In this role, the employee brings their skills, gifts, and professional expertise to work that matters—serving students, colleagues, and the broader University community in ways that reflect SPU's values and purpose. To that end, all University employees are required to be aligned with and supportive of SPU's Statement of Faith and its derivative policies and lifestyle expectations.

What You'll Do:

Lead, mentor, and support student-athletes with integrity and enthusiasm Recruit prospective student-athletes both from high schools and from the on-campus community Instruct rowing fundamentals and foster development of novice rowers into varsity contributors Collaborate with the Head Coach and other staff to deliver safe, successful team experiences Assist with administrative tasks and logistical operations Participate in spring travel and weekend events as required Help with rowing equipment maintenance and boathouse upkeep Represent SPU Athletics with professionalism and positivity

What You Bring:

Education:

Bachelor's degree required

Experience:

Experience with a competitive collegiate rowing program (as athlete or coach)

Skills & Characteristics:

Strong interpersonal and leadership abilities Initiative and commitment to athlete development and recruitment Enthusiasm for collaborative team culture and student mentorship Interest in learning and growing as a collegiate coach Certifications (or willingness to obtain post-hire with SPU support): CPR Certification Washington State Boater's License Washington State Driver's License USRowing Level 2

Certification Mission Alignment:

You have a personal commitment to Christian faith, enthusiasm about supporting SPU's mission, alignment with the University's Statement of Faith, and willingness to accept the lifestyle standards of the Christian community.

Salary Range:

$8,000 - $12,000 annually, DOE, 10 month appt

Position Type:

Part-Time, Exempt Hours:

Approx. 10-12 hours per week; mornings preferred

Start Date:

Mid September End Date:

Mid June Why SPU? Seattle Pacific University's beautiful campus is nestled in North Queen Anne, just minutes from downtown Seattle. The Women's Rowing program enjoys direct access to our on-campus boathouse and daily practices on the protected waters of the Seattle Ship Canal and Lake Union. SPU's rowing team has experienced significant growth and success and is poised for continued excellence with institutional support and a strong vision for the future.

Additional Information:

Ready to Apply? Submit your application online through Workday, including a cover letter and resume. We look forward to hearing how you can contribute to the success and spirit of SPU Rowing. Founded in 1891, Seattle Pacific University has a long and distinguished history in Christian higher education. Located just minutes from downtown Seattle, SPU seeks to be a premier Christian University fully committed to engaging the culture and changing the world by graduating people of competence and character, becoming people of wisdom, and modeling grace-filled community. Seattle Pacific University seeks applicants committed to its Christian mission. As part of our mission of cultural engagement, SPU is committed to building an excellent staff and faculty that reflects a broad range of talents, experiences and perspectives. Valuing the full array of God's created humanity is an ethos that is inseparable from our Christian faith. At SPU, we recognize this full human array as a basic feature of God's creation and a core theme of the gospel. At the heart of our mission-centered commitment is a desire to represent the breadth of God's kingdom more fully. We strive to become a workplace to recruit, develop, and retain faculty and staff who can embrace, value, and engage differences with humility and care. We invite you to join us on our journey by starting a career at SPU! Seattle Pacific University provides reasonable accommodation to applicants. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the application or hiring process please contact the Human Resources Department at (206)281-2809, or email hr@spu.edu. Notification must be given at least five (5) working days before the accommodation is needed. This small volume,

SPU:

Who We Are, gathers key documents that articulate the identity and guiding principles of Seattle Pacific — our statement of faith, our enduring commitments, and our expectations for life together in a diverse, academic community. These statements are more than policies; they form the shared framework within which we pursue our mission as educators, scholars, staff, and colleagues. SPU is committed to helping all members of the SPU community provide for their own safety and security. Each year, in compliance with federal law, SPU publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This compliance document is available on the SPU website. A print version of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at the Office of Safety and Security at 601 West Emerson Street, Seattle, WA 98119, or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 206-281-2922. SPU's report contains information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as crime prevention, fire safety, crime reporting policies, disciplinary procedures, and other matters of importance related to security and safety on campus. The report also contains information about reported crimes for the three previous calendar years that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by SPU; and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus In addition, the report contains information about fires occurring in on-campus student housing facilities during the three preceding calendar years. This information is required by law and is provided by the Seattle Pacific University Office of Safety and Security.