Head Crew Coach

About SUNY Maritime College:

SUNY Maritime College located on a 55-acre scenic waterfront property on the outskirts of New York City on the Throggs Neck peninsula where the East River meets Long Island Sound. The campus blends the best of two worlds: a comfortable college-town feel with the greatest city in the world. An impressive view of the sound extends toward the North Atlantic, yet only a few miles away are Yankee Stadium and midtown Manhattan. SUNY Maritime offers an array of employment opportunities stemming from entry level to professional positions which encourage growth and development among its employees.

The State University of New York Maritime College is an undergraduate and graduate institution focused on engineering, business, science, and maritime transportation. SUNY Maritime College was founded in 1874 and holds the distinction of being the first and largest maritime school in the United States.

Facts-at-a-Glance

Founded 1874

• A four-year college of the 64-campus State University of New York (SUNY)
• The oldest and largest maritime college in the country
• Marine Engineering and Naval Architecture programs are ABET accredited
• Home of the Empire State VII
• Cadets travel to at least 12 foreign countries during three Summer Sea Terms
• NCAA Division III member of the Skyline Conference and ECFC for Football

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Head Crew Coach is responsible for directing all aspects of the Co-Ed Rowing program at New York Maritime

College, including coaching, recruiting, program administration, and student-athlete development, under the direction

of the Director of Athletics. This is a co-educational program serving both male and female student-athletes.

POSITION DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND COMPETENCIES:

• Plan, organize, and conduct all practices, training sessions, and competition preparation for the Co-Ed Rowing program, serving all student-athletes
• Implement sport-specific skill instruction, rowing technique development, and team strategy for all athletes across the co-ed roster
• Recruit prospective student-athletes of all genders effectively in alignment with institutional admissions and NCAA Division III guidelines
• Develop and maintain a competitive co-ed program consistent with the academic mission and athletic standards of New York Maritime College
• Serve as a liaison with academic support personnel to monitor and promote student-athlete academic progress and eligibility for all program members
• Collaborate with athletic training and strength and conditioning staff to support the physical conditioning and rehabilitation of all rowers
• Manage all program operations including scheduling, travel logistics, equipment maintenance, and budget oversight for the co-ed program
• Demonstrate a sincere interest in the personal, academic, and athletic development of all student-athletes regardless of gender
• Exhibit supportive and cooperative behavior in pursuit of program goals and departmental objectives
• Conform to the highest standards of professional conduct and comply with all NCAA Division III rules and regulations
• Contribute to the maintenance of good working relationships with all staff, student-athletes, and external constituents through a positive and constructive approach, respect for others, and appropriate conflict resolution
• Attend all mandatory staff meetings and fulfill home event supervision duties as assigned
• Complete all required institutional training including Campus Security Authority Training, HR Module Training, Van Driver Certification, and NCAA Exam
• All other related duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated rowing or crew coaching experience, preferably with a co-ed or mixed program
• Knowledge of NCAA Division III rules and regulations
• Excellent interpersonal, teaching, and communication skills
• Ability to recruit student-athletes of all genders and manage the operational aspects of a co-ed collegiate rowing program
• Possession of a valid Driver's License with a clean motor vehicle record
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required by the competition schedule

Preferred Qualifications:

• Rowing or crew coaching experience at the intercollegiate level, including experience with co-ed programs
• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree from an accredited college or university in physical education, kinesiology, or
• related field
• Coaching certification from a nationally recognized agency
• Prior experience with student-athlete recruitment or demonstrated potential for success in recruitment
• Proven ability to work effectively with college-age student-athletes of all genders and manage administrative
• program responsibilities
• Current Certification in First Aid, AED, and CPR

Additional Information:

Classification/Salary Range: This position is a college year (10 months) part-time UUP position. The anticipated salary for the position is $10,000.00 - $20,000.00 commensurate with qualifications and experience. Review of applications will commence immediately and conclude when position is filled. For more information about benefits please see the UUP-PT-Benefits Summary.

Special Notes: FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Internal and external search to occur simultaneously.

Budget Title: Head Coach

Local Title: Head Crew Coach

SUNY Maritime College is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disabled/Affirmative Action employer, committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For our full non-discrimination statement, see: http://www.sunymaritime.edu/affirmative-action.

SUNY Maritime College is committed to maintaining a safe environment for its students, faculty, staff, volunteers and the general public that use our facilities. Therefore, in order to ensure the hiring of employees of the highest integrity and to maintain a safe campus community, SUNY Maritime College will conduct pre-employment background investigations on all individuals for whom employment is to be offered.

In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act, a copy of our crime statistics is available upon request by calling (718) 409-7305. It can also be viewed online by selecting University Police > Safety Information > Clery Safety Report (Annual Security & File Safety).

Application Instructions:

Persons interested in the above position should apply online. Please submit:

• Cover letter
• Resume/CV
• Statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion will advance Maritime's commitment to inclusive excellence
• Names and contact information of three professional references

Returning Applicants - Login to your SUNY Maritime Careers Account to check your completed application, check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents.