Monmouth University is hiring: Recruiting Coordinator and Assistant Coach Women'

Overview

Monmouth University is seeking applications for a Recruiting Coordinator and Assistant Coach for Women's Rowing in the Athletics department. This is a full-time, on-site, on-campus position at Monmouth University, West Long Branch, NJ. Posted August 29, 2025. This is an in-person, on-campus, non-remote position.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist Head Coach in administering all phases of a competitive Division I intercollegiate women's rowing program in compliance with NCAA, Coastal Athletic Association and Monmouth University rules and regulations.
• Organize the successful identification and recruitment of prospective student-athletes, academic support, skill instruction, including practice, training and event planning and execution, and primary supervision of the program.
• Perform communication and public relations responsibilities.
• Create summer programs and assist with community service activities.
• Adhere to policies and procedures governing the Department of Athletics and the University and any applicable rules and regulations of NCAA, CAA, or other conferences or organizations.
• Travel as needed during the academic year and summer.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Recruiting: assist with or manage the student-athlete recruitment process; research, scout, evaluate and contact prospective student-athletes within NCAA, conference and university regulations; design official and unofficial visits in compliance with regulations; establish relationships with high school and junior college officials, amateur coaches, and governing body coaches for public relations and national positioning; develop and maintain master recruit databases to support decision-making and program review.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated successful recruiting strategy and relationship-building.
• Experience coaching at the NCAA Division I level or proven successful high school, club, collegiate or elite rowing coaching experience.
• Ability to work evening and weekend hours and travel as necessary.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record as specified by university policy.
• CPR and NCAA recruiting certification must be attained within six months from date of hire.
• Basic knowledge of MS Word & Excel 2016.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills; ability to handle confidential information appropriately.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 3+ years playing and/or coaching experience in rowing with knowledge of rules and playing strategies.
• Previous trailer driving experience.
• Previous experience recruiting at the collegiate level.
• Demonstrated experience in a leadership role within a collaborative environment.

Benefits and Working at Monmouth University

• 403(b) Retirement Plan (8% employer contribution).
• Generous paid time off.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance benefits.
• Tuition remission for employee upon hire and for spouse/civil-union partner and IRS dependent after one-year of full-time continuous employment.
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), FSA, telehealth and more.
• Benefits page: https://www.monmouth.edu/hr/benefits/

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the notice from the Department of Labor.

Note

To apply, current posting indicates “Open until filled”; submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.