Department Summary:

Drake University's Varsity Women’s Rowing program competes in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference at the Division 1 Level. Bulldog student-athletes thrive in the classroom and their respective field of play. Drake Athletics sport programs are considered Des Moines’ Hometown Team.

The department culture is predicated on a common value statement known as The Bulldog Way written by coaches, staff, and student-athletes. This intentional commitment to a championship culture is led by integrity, excellence, wanting the best for and best from one another, and aspiring to greatness provides a foundation for student-athletes, coaches, and athletics staff to study, work, and play.

Job Summary:

Drake University is seeking a Head Women’s Rowing Coach to join its athletics department. The successful candidate will support a positive academic, athletic, and social environment for student-athletes while creating a culture of excellence and ethics. Prior college coaching experience is preferred.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• Knowledge and basic proficiency using Microsoft Word and Excel

• Proven experience leading a successful rowing program

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience playing at the collegiate level preferred.

• Knowledge of applicable NCAA Rules and regulations.

• Master’s degree preferred.

• Coaching experience at the collegiate or professional level preferred.

Job Duties:

• 20% - Design and implement effective training programs, training, and competition plans that maximize player development and team performance. - (Essential)
• 20% - Support a positive academic, athletic, and social environment for student-athletes within the women’s rowing program creating a culture of excellence and ethics. - (Essential)
• 20% - Recruit and retain student-athletes able to thrive at Drake on and off the water - (Essential)
• 20% - Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate assistant coaches and other staff as assigned. Direct and coordinate the activities of the assistant rowing staff in the planning, organizing, and coaching of the Women’s Rowing program. - (Essential)
• 10% - Actively engage with alumni and the community to enhance program support and visibility. - (Essential)
• 5% - Manage the Rowing program operational budget, including travel and equipment. - (Essential)
• 5% - Demonstrate appropriate communication as it relates to internal (coaching staff, student-athletes, athletic staff) and external (fans, parents, alumni, prospects, campus community, etc.) - (Essential)
• % - Performs other duties as assigned. - (Essential)

Salary and Benefits:

At Drake, we are proud to offer our employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a wide range of core benefits, perks, and discounts. If you are exploring a job with Drake University, we invite you to spend a little time with our Drake Benefits Guide 2026. One of our popular policies provides a tuition waiver for Drake employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents. Drake also participates in not one, but two tuition exchange programs available to dependent children. Tuition Benefits