Assistant Rowing Coach
Position Overview:
Position Description: The Assistant Rowing Coach is responsible for assisting
the Director of Rowing in all aspects of running a NCAA Division I rowing
program by developing and implementing training sessions, practices and
competition plans, educating and coaching student-athletes, and supporting
student-athletes in their personal, academic and athletic development at
Merrimack College.
This full-time position reports directly to the Director of Rowing and is
responsible for assisting in all phases of the rowing program in accordance
with NCAA Division I, Metro Conference, and Merrimack College rules,
regulations and policies.
Primary Responsibilities
Assist in the supervision and administration of all aspects of the
rowing program under the direction of the Director of Rowing, including
team organization, training, recruiting, equipment, travel, and regatta
preparation.
Assist in organizing, planning, and conducting effective and efficient
rowing practices, including water sessions, ergometer and team training
sessions. Demonstrate the ability to teach and instruct the technical and
tactical aspects of rowing.
Help prepare individual student-athletes and crews for intercollegiate
competition.
Assist with evaluating and analyzing individual and crew performance, by
utilizing rowing specific statistics and other performance metrics to
inform coaching, technique development, training and boat selection.
Participate in the personal, academic, and athletic development of
student-athletes by fostering a positive, disciplined, and team-oriented
rowing environment while promoting sportsmanship, leadership,
accountability, and personal growth.
Help monitor and support the academic progress of student-athletes,
including maintaining awareness of academic requirements, encouraging
effective time management, and collaborating with appropriate
institutional resources to support student-athlete academic success.
Assist the Director of Rowing with recruiting prospective student-
athletes, including identification and evaluation of prospects,
communication with recruits and families, campus visits and other
recruiting activities in accordance with NCAA and institutional rules.
Assist with team travel, tournament logistics, scheduling, equipment,
facilities and other administrative responsibilities associated with the
operation of the rowing program.
Provide leadership to additional coaching staff, volunteer coaches and
auxiliary staff members, if applicable.
Represent Merrimack College and the rowing program with the highest level
of professionalism, sportsmanship and integrity.Foster and maintain a
culture that demonstrates a commitment to NCAA rules compliance, Metro
Conference requirements and Merrimack College policies.
Foster and maintain a team culture that promotes trust, mutual respect,
inclusion, belonging and a positive student-athlete experience.
Participate in departmental activities including staff meetings,
compliance education, professional development, guest speaker
presentations and other departmental events and meetings.
Assist with alumni engagement, fundraising, community outreach and other
activities that support the continued development of the Merrimack College
rowing program.
Fulfill other specific areas of responsibility as assigned by the Director
of Rowing and/or sport administrator.
Qualifications and Skills
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Demonstrated knowledge of and success in the development of rowing skills
and student athlete performance.
Strong knowledge of rowing instruction, course management, regatta
preparation and competitive collegiate rowing. Commitment to supporting
the academic success, personal development and overall well-being of
student-athletes.
Outstanding interpersonal skills and strong verbal and written
communication skills.
Excellent administrative and organizational skills, including the ability
to prioritize responsibilities and complete tasks by established
deadlines.
Ability to work effectively with student-athletes, coaches,
administrators, alumni, donors and other members of the Merrimack College
community.
Collegiate rowing and/or coaching experience preferred.
NCAA Division I playing and/or coaching experience preferred.
Application Materials Should Include:
Resume or CV
Cover letter stating motivation and interest in the position, citing
experience relevant to the qualifications and including experience with,
and commitment to, our Catholic Augustinian mission and our values.
Work Location
This is an on-campus position as employees are essential in order to provide a
fully on-campus, residential college experience for our students and the
community.
This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background
check.
Statement on Our Mission
Merrimack College is a Catholic Augustinian institution of higher education
committed to building an accepting and respectful community. Our mission is to
enlighten minds, engage hearts and empower lives and is inspired by our
Catholic faith and the Augustinian tradition of seeking truth through inquiry
and dialogue.
Merrimack College seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute
to Merrimack's Catholic and Augustinian mission. All candidates should
describe in their application how they will foster a culture that supports our
mission.
About Merrimack College
The only Catholic, Augustinian institution of higher education in New England,
Merrimack College is a private, independent, coeducational institution with
more than 4,100 undergraduate, 2,500 graduate students and 50 doctoral
students from 48 states and 63 countries. The College features more than 160
career-focused undergraduate, professional and graduate programs, all taught
by exceptional faculty who are passionate about their subject and student
success. The College has six schools: arts and sciences, engineering and
computational sciences, nursing and health sciences, education and social
policy, the Girard school of business and the graduate school of counseling
and social work. The College's suburban 220-acre campus is just north of
Boston in North Andover, Massachusetts. Merrimack is a Master's Colleges and
Universities/Larger Programs (M1) institution in the Carnegie Classification
of Institutions of Higher Education. Merrimack is one of the fastest growing
educational institutions in the country and has steadily climbed up in the
U.S. News & World Report's ranking of Best Colleges, ranking 38th in the
Regional Universities North category in 2026. Merrimack is a NCAA Division I
athletic institution.
Merrimack College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
