Rowing Jobs in Oregon (NOW HIRING)

Department:Department of AthleticsSpecial Instructions to Applicants:

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by July 27, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A resume/CV; and

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

Starting salary will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

For additional information please contact: Michael Eichler at michael.eichler@oregonstate.edu

Supplemental Questions: Please upload response as a separate document.

1) Oregon State University Athletics believes strong teams are built through mutual respect, broad perspectives, and meaningful opportunity. In your experience, how have you contributed to developing a team culture that reflects these values? Share concrete examples of initiatives or practices you have supported.

Job Summary:

The Department of Athletics is seeking an Assistant Coach: Women's Rowing. This is a full-time (1.00FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.

The mission of theOSUDepartment of Athletics is to Go Build Excellent, Authentic, Visionary Student-Athletes (GO B.E.A.V.S.). Oregon State Athletics is committed to creating and maintaining an environment that is diverse, equitable, inclusive, and one which fosters a sense of belonging. Our goal is to encourage thoughtful and objective learning at all times. We will be intentional to recruit and retain individuals of all backgrounds and identities who will positively contribute to the success of our athletics department.

Key Responsibilities:

• 1. Scouts future opponents, retrieves film and develops scouting reports for the Head Coach of a NonRevenue Olympic sport
• 2. Provides consultation and expert advice to head coach and team members.
• 3. Prepares, plans, conducts, and evaluates practice sessions and teaches individuals and groups of players specific tasks and skills during season and off-season.
• 4. Coordinates, oversees and participates in the recruitment of student-athletes including negotiation of scholarship offers, distribution and communication of recruiting information, off campus visits to assess talent and meet with prospective student-athletes and their parents.
• 5. Ensures compliance with University policy, state and federal regulations and NCAA, PAC12 rules and regulations.
• 6. Plans long and short term team objectives under the leadership of the head coach.
• 7. Establishes and reinforces requirements for team members in terms of academic and athletic progress.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Previous coaching experience OR Elite competitive experience OR Collegiate rowing experience
• CPR/AED Certification within 6 months of hire
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to communicate in both written and verbal form
• Strong teaching skills
• Strong computer skills
• Proven excellence in problem solving abilities
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a manner that shows respect and inclusivity for student-athletes, student-workers, colleagues and all stakeholders.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.

Working Conditions/Schedule:Must work evenings and weekends
Travel Required
Access to personal information
Interacts with persons under 18 years of age in a one on one setting
Will be required to lift, carry, push and pull objects weighing 50+ poundsSalary Range:Salary is commensurate with skills, education and experience.Anticipated Start Date:2026-07-29Anticipated End Date:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. If this position has "critical or security-sensitive" responsibilities and/or driving duties and you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU's Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.