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.
Salary Range: $45,000.00
- $50,000.00
