QUALIFICATION
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Salary Expectation
$66,000-$90,000/yr -
Years of Experience
5+ Years -
Work Type
Full-time
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Associate Head Coach, Men's Heavyweight Rowing
Requisition # 2025-21015
Date Posted 18 hours ago(8/18/2025 12:46 PM)
Department Athletics-Coaches
Category Athletics
Job Type Full-Time
Overview
The mission of Princeton University Department of Athletics is to strive for excellence in academics and athletics, while embracing equity in opportunity, good sportsmanship, and ethical conduct. In keeping with this mission, the role of the Associate Head Coach, Men's Heavyweight Rowing is to provide a quality varsity program that will challenge and develop the physical, mental and personal abilities of student-athletes of a Division I program. Reporting to the head coach, the associate head coach will serve as the recruiting coordinator and will represent the program in the absence of the head coach.
Responsibilities
Associate Head Coach, Men's Heavyweight Rowing
Requisition # 2025-21015
Date Posted 18 hours ago(8/18/2025 12:46 PM)
Department Athletics-Coaches
Category Athletics
Job Type Full-Time
Overview
The mission of Princeton University Department of Athletics is to strive for excellence in academics and athletics, while embracing equity in opportunity, good sportsmanship, and ethical conduct. In keeping with this mission, the role of the Associate Head Coach, Men's Heavyweight Rowing is to provide a quality varsity program that will challenge and develop the physical, mental and personal abilities of student-athletes of a Division I program. Reporting to the head coach, the associate head coach will serve as the recruiting coordinator and will represent the program in the absence of the head coach.
Responsibilities
- Assist in all aspects of coaching a nationally competitive Division I Rowing program, including thorough knowledge of the sport, coaching strategies and student-athlete development.
- Assist in overall program planning and organization.
- In the absence of the head coach, the associate head coach will oversee the program planning.
- Travel with the team to away competitions and coordinate team travel.
- Manage recruitment of student-athletes on a national and international level.
- Travel to meet with prospective student-athletes.
- Assist in management of recruiting database of potential recruits.
- Create and send out recruiting materials for targeted recruits.
- Plan and organize on-campus visits.
- Perform a wide variety of administrative tasks including but not limited to CARA Forms, recruiting logs, calendars, rosters and other various reports for NCAA and Ivy League compliance related issues.
- Work within the framework of the Department of Athletics administration and coaches.
- Communicate effectively with students, faculty, administration, staff and alumni.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Ability to uphold the commitment to Department of Athletics mission of Education Through Athletics.
Qualifications
- Adhere to Ivy League, ECAC, IRA and NCAA rules and regulations.
- Work within the framework of the Department of Athletics administration and coaches.
- Minimum of five years background in coaching rowing, preferably at the collegiate level.
- Collegiate rowing experience preferred.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- First Aid, AED, and CPR certification within four months of hire.
- Proficient with MS office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Previous recruiting experience required.
Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.
If the salary range on the posted position shows an hourly rate, this is the baseline; the actual hourly rate may be higher, depending on the position and factors listed above.
The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.
Standard Weekly Hours
36.25
Work Schedule, If Other Than Standard Hours
Nights and weekends required.
Eligible for Overtime
No
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Probationary Period
180 days
Essential Services Personnel (see policy for detail)
No
Estimated Appointment End Date
6/30/2026
Comments Related to End Date
Coach contracts are renewed annually.
Physical Capacity Exam Required
No
Valid Driver’s License Required
Yes
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Salary Range
$66,000 to $90,000
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Apply NowIvy Rowing (M) 2016–2017
Princeton University record compared to the conference
| School | Conference Ranking | RPI | APR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia University | — | — | — |
| Dartmouth College | — | — | — |
| Harvard University | — | — | — |
| Cornell University | — | — | — |
| Yale University | — | — | — |
| Brown University | — | — | — |
| Princeton University | — | — | — |
| University of Pennsylvania | — | — | — |
Ivy Rowing (W) 2022–2023
Princeton University record compared to the conference
| School | Conference Ranking | RPI | APR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton University | 1 of 8 | 3 | 989 |
| Yale University | 2 of 8 | 5 | 991 |
| University of Pennsylvania | 3 of 8 | 8 | 991 |
| Brown University | 4 of 8 | 6 | 985 |
| Harvard University | 5 of 8 | 18 | 991 |
| Columbia University | 6 of 8 | 21 | 1000 |
| Dartmouth College | 7 of 8 | — | 1000 |
| Cornell University | 8 of 8 | — | 979 |
Princeton University Rowing (M) History
Princeton University past performance
| Season | Head Coach | Assistant Coach | Conference | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 |
Matt Smith |
– | – | |
| 2024-2025 |
Greg Hughes |
– | – | |
| 2023-2024 |
Greg Hughes |
– | – | |
| 2022-2023 |
Greg Hughes |
– | – | |
| 2021-2022 |
Greg Hughes |
– | – | |
| 2020-2021 |
Greg Hughes |
– | – | |
| 2019-2020 |
Greg Hughes |
– | – | |
| 2018-2019 |
Greg Hughes |
– | – |
Princeton University Rowing (W) History
Princeton University past performance
| Season | Head Coach | Assistant Coach | Conference | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 |
Paul Rassam |
– | – | |
| 2024-2025 |
Paul Rassam |
– | – | |
| 2023-2024 |
Paul Rassam |
– | – | |
| 2022-2023 |
Paul Rassam |
– | – | |
| 2021-2022 |
Paul Rassam |
– | – | |
| 2020-2021 |
Paul Rassam |
– | – | |
| 2019-2020 |
Paul Rassam |
– | – | |
| 2018-2019 |
Paul Rassam |
– | – |