Crew Coach

50% - Program Administration

• Recruit train and develop KU student-athletes to compete successfully against collegiate competition in a high-quality Mens and Womens Crew program.
• Plan and supervise KU Crew practices according to industry best practices appropriate skill progression risk management and safety as outlined by U.S. Rowing and Recreation Services.
• Establishes and maintains a collaborative oversight relationship with student club officers in the organization planning and competitive direction of the club while preserving student leadership opportunities and operational input.
• Work with Recreation Services administrative staff to arrange on and off-campus practices competitions and travel in compliance with departmental and KU policy.
• Supervise team at home and away competitions providing necessary support to team members and ensuring appropriate team conduct.
• Complete and submit necessary paperwork and documentation regarding results participation practice and outlines in a timely fashion.
• Positively represent KU Crew in events activities and/or efforts to foster support for the club.

20% - Fundraising and Donor Development

• Develop and execute an annual fundraising plan to support operating costs travel equipment and coaching for the Crew Club
• Identify cultivate solicit and steward individual donors alumni parents and friends of the program
• Track fundraising goals progress and outcomes; prepare regular reports for Recreation Services and Endowment Association administration
• Build and maintain strong long-term relationships with current and prospective donors
• Coordinate donor recognition efforts including acknowledgments naming opportunities and appreciation events
• Develop and oversee an alumni engagement strategy

15% - Equipment Management

• Work with Recreation Services administrative staff and Crew Club student officers to purchase equipment in accordance with department and university policy;
• Maintain equipment inventory to ensure equipment meets safety standards. Performs preventative maintenance and completes maintenance requests with Recreation Services when necessary.
• Perform and/or coordinate boat and equipment maintenance with Recreation Services staff as necessary.

10% - Risk Management

• Operate university and Crew Club vehicles and boat trailers according to state and university policy in order to transport athletes to practice and competition;
• Work with Crew Club student officers and Recreation Services administrative staff to ensure compliance with Sports Club procedures.
• Complete and submit necessary paperwork and documentation regarding accidents incidents in compliance with Recreation Services and KU policy.

5% - Other including but not limited to:

• Serve on Recreation Services committees as needed .
• Develop a collaborative relationship with other departments across campus and participate on University committees to meet the goals of the Chancellors Strategic Initiatives as assigned.
• Instruct CPR/AED trainings on a rotational basis.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Disclaimer
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Work Schedule
Work hours varies

Contact Information to Applicants
Jill Urkoski

1. Masters degree or Bachelors plus three years related experience. Degree depends upon area of discipline
2. Collegiate or club rowing coaching experience as evidenced in application materials.
3. Experience managing complex organizations teams or multi-program operations as evidenced in application materials.
4. US Rowing Level 1 Coaching certification or willingness to obtain within 6 months of hire.
5. Ability to drive shell trailer with competence or acquire within 6 months of hire.

This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have advanced knowledge analytical skills and professional competencies necessary to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is commonly recognized as the standard qualification for similar roles in the public and private sector ensuring that the university remains competitive with industry aligned practices enhances collaboration with external partners and supports the delivery of services and programs that meet professional and market-driven expectations

1. Two or more years of competitive crew or varsity rowing coaching experience at the collegiate level as evidenced by application materials.
2. US Rowing Level 2 or higher Coaching certificationas evidenced by application materials.
3. Fundraising donor development or nonprofit revenue generation experienceas evidenced by application materials.
4. Experience maintaining and repairing rowing equipmentas evidenced by application materials.
5. Ability or willingness to learn to drive boat trailer.
6. Experience in rowing club administrationas evidenced by application materials.
7. Experience in fundraising and donor developmentas evidenced by application materials.
8. Success in recruiting new and experienced rowersas evidenced by application materials.

Position Overview
This is a unique and first of its kind opportunity for KU RECREATION SERVICES and the KU Crew Club! This position is the first full time Sport Club coach for the department and is supported by a generous donation to the Endowment addition to financial support for the coaching position KU Crew has received another donation of $200000 to support club operations and School of Business entrepreneurial programming along with one-to-one matching for an additional $500000. If fulfilled KU Crew could receive almost $1.5M of support to make it one of the premier Crew club programs in the country.

KU RECREATION SERVICES a department within Student Affairs provides a campus-wide impact by improving the quality of life for all students faculty staff affiliates retirees alumni spouses and domestic partners through our fitness and wellness initiatives. RECREATION SERVICES provides state-of-the-art recreational programs facilities and services.

The University of Kansas RECREATION SERVICES department seeks a Crew Club Coach to play an essential role in the management and support of RECREATION SERVICES core functions including but not limited to the comprehensive management of the Crew Club program. The work of the Crew Club Coach will directly support RECREATION SERVICES programmatic efforts and initiatives to support its core values of Community Excellence Experience Growth and Integrity which align directly with two of KUs Institutional Priorities of Healthy and Vibrant Communities and Student Success.

The Crew Club Coach is a full-time unclassified non-exempt position that will report to the Senior Assistant Director of Programs. This position is funded from Endowment funds through 6/30/2030 and an extension is dependent upon additional Endowment funds.

Programs within RECREATION SERVICES include Fitness Intramurals Sport Clubs and Outdoor Pursuits. Fitness offers KU Fit group fitness with classes focused on cardio strength mind and body Personal Training and fitness assessments. Intramurals play team sports team tournaments and individual activities. Sport Clubs participate in a wide variety of competitive recreational and instructional sports. Outdoor Pursuits offers a rock-climbing wall and equipment rental center. Additional information can be found at



Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the online application the following documents are required to be considered for this position:

• Cover letter describing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications.
• Resume
• List of three (3) professional references

Only complete applications will be considered.

Application review begins May 22 2026. and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants are identified.