Head Coach Women's Rowing
Sacramento, CA - USA
Job Summary
Department:Womens Rowing
Position Title: Head Coach Womens Rowing
Department Summary:
The program of Intercollegiate Athletics is organized and conducted as an integral part of the total educational program of the University. Academic excellence and athletic accomplishments go hand in hand at Sacramento State. There are three separate and unique missions in this program: to contribute to the educational objectives of the University; to provide a healthy competitive athletic experience to individual student-athletes; to serve as a public relations vehicle within the community.
The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics offers both academic courses and an intercollegiate athletics program. Academic courses offer the opportunity for individuals to gain knowledge and understanding in a particular area of expertise related to intercollegiate athletics.
Sacramento State has made a strong commitment to the achievement of national excellence at the NCAA Division I level. It also is committed to maintaining an equitable program between men and women.
Intercollegiate Athletics are members of the Big West Western Athletic Conference Mountain Pacific Sports Federation and American Athletic Conferences. DUTIES:
Responsibilities of the Head Coach Womens Rowing at Sacramento State include:
Recruit academically and athletically qualified full-time student-athletes to participate in the program.
Plan organize and facilitate the on-going development of practices competitions and the athletic programming/activities of the program in order to build a cohesive and competitive program.
Teach and lead student-athletes including a demonstrated ability to work with a diverse academically selective student population.
Promote student development activities that include team bonding and study program in support of academic progress and graduation of student-athletes.
Maintain knowledge of and compliance with in accordance with NCAA Conferences and Sacramento State rules and regulations.
Work schedule will include evenings and weekends.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution of higher education;
- 1-5 years of experience coaching in sport applying to;
- Knowledge of NCAA Rules and regulations;
- Proven ability to establish good rapport and effective working relationships with student-athletes administrators faculty staff and the community;
- Sound judgement discretion and the ability to maintain confidentiality;
- Knowledge of the respective sports skills strategies and teaching progressions;
- Possession of a valid drivers license and a safe driving record at the time of appointment. Before operating a vehicle on state business the applicant must complete and sign the Universitys vehicle use agreement;
- Ability to work during normal business hours evenings and weekends
- Demonstrated ability to advance the Athletic Department and University toward diversity and gender equity.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 1 years of experience coaching given sport at the collegiate level;
- 1 years of experience coaching given sport at the Division I level
APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS:
Initial review of applications will begin July 20 2026. Applicants must upload:
- A cover letter
- A resume/CV
- Transcript showing highest degree earned
OTHER SPECIFICS ABOUT THE POSITION:
About Sacramento State
Sacramento Stateis located in the heart of Californias capital city five miles from the State Capitol. The lush 300-acre park-like campus is situated along the American River close to numerous bike trails and other recreational areas. Sacramento also known as the Farm-to-Fork Capital is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in the country with a population of half of a million.
Sacramento State proudly serves as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and Black-Serving Institution (BSI). The university enrolls around 31000 students from the Greater Sacramento Region throughout California across the nation and around the world. Our 1800 faculty and 1500 staff are committed to meeting our mission:
As Californias capital university Sacramento State transforms lives by preparing all students to lead serve and succeed. We are committed to our designations as a Hispanic Serving Institution an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution and a Black Serving Institution and to intentionally serving students reflective of these designations and all students who have been historically underserved in education.
To learn more about why you should join the Hornet Family please visit theWhy Sac Statepage.
Equal Employment Opportunity
California State University Sacramento is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion national origin age sex gender identity/expression sexual orientation pregnancy genetic information medical condition marital status veteran status or disability. Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States.
It is the policy of California State University Sacramento to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need a disability related reasonable accommodation as part of the application and/or interviewing process visit University is committed to creating an education and working environment free from discrimination sexual harassment sexual violence domestic violence dating violence and stalking. For more information on mandatory training for new employees visit
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Under the Clery Act this positionmaybe designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) depending upon the role on campus and/or job duties. If this position is identified by the Director of Clery Compliance as a CSA position you will be notified via email and will be assigned the appropriate training in CSU Learn.
Background Check Disclaimer
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with California State University Sacramento. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University Sacramento employees who apply for the position.
Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position and before a formal offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicants current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct. (eff. June 2026)
Education Code 89521 Requirements:
Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicants current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
Out of State Employment
Per CSU-wide policy (HR2021-04) all faculty who will begin initial employment (or return from a 12-month break in service) on or after January 1 2022 are required to perform their work from within the State of California. Faculty hired prior to January 1 2022 must be available to perform work in the State of California if their assignment is in-person.
Eligibility Verification
Candidate will be required to provide official transcripts of their highest degree earned and must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.. California State University Sacramento is not a sponsoring agent for non-tenure track (temporary/lecturer) faculty for H1-B Visa.
California State University Sacramento is currently not sponsoring applicants for H-1B employment that are subject to the $100000 fee established by the Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers issued on September 19 2025. Applicants are responsible for determining the applicability of the fee.
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