BOATMAN

Summary of responsibilities

Equipment Maintenance & Repair

  • Fiberglass/carbon repair, hull patching, rigger and seat track adjustments, shell/oar painting, oar handle replacements, shaft repairs, blade edge sanding/taping, Peach system installation,

  • Maintenance and repair of launches, engines, ergs, and other equipment as needed

Boathouse & Facility Operations

  • General boathouse management and organization

  • Seasonal dock and race course/buoy installation, maintenance, and removal

  • Minor facility and infrastructure repairs

Experience, salaries, and contracts

Of the 11 institutions that participated in this section…

  • The average number of years at an institution for a boatman is currently 9-11 years.

  • The average total number of years of full-time collegiate coaching experience for a current boatman is 8-12 years.

How long has the boatman been in this role at your institution?

Of the 11 institutions that participated in this section…

  • 8 indicated that the boatman is a full-time position

  • 3 indicated that the boatman is a part-time position

The pay structure for all 11 positions is listed as…

  • 5 full-time positions are listed as salaried

  • 3 full-time positions are listed as hourly, with an average rate in FY25 of $36/hour

  • 2 part-time positions are listed as salaried

  • 1 part-time position is listed as hourly, with an FY25 rate of $15/hour

The average FY25 range for all salaried boatmen was $67k-$75k.

The breakdown below shows each range grouped by division, IRA qualifier, and cost of living.

If salaried, what is the base range for FY25?

$30,000-39,000 per year

$80,000-89,000 per year

Tuition reimbursement

Team travel

  • Trailer driving for races and training trips (local and cross-country)

  • Establish safe, efficient trailer loading protocols that maximizes the use of available space, particularly when sharing the trailer

Administration

  • Contribute to budget review/preparation by developing an annual boathouse operations budget that covers large and small equipment purchases, annual maintenance costs, gasoline, spare parts, race course installation/maintenance, safety equipment, annual truck, launch, and trailer registration/inspection fees, etc.

How many total years of full-time, collegiate coaching experience does the boatman have?

Less than $30,000 per year

$70,000-79,000 per year

$90,000-99,000 per year

Of the 11 institutions that participated in this section…

  • 8 indicated that the boatman’s salary was university funded

  • 0 indicated that the boatman’s salary was funded through an endowment

  • 2 indicated that the boatman’s salary is funded through fundraising

  • 1 indicated that the boatman’s salary was funded through a combination of two or more of the above options

The breakdown below shows each response grouped by division, IRA qualifier, and cost of living.

University funded

A combination of two or more of the above options

Fundraising

For the 1 boatman whose salary is funded through a combination of multiple funding sources, the split was university funding (30%) and fundraising (70%)

On average, how frequently does the boatman do a compensation review with their supervisor?

Of the 11 institutions that participated in this section…

  • 7 indicated that they annually review their compensation with their supervisor

  • 3 indicated that they review their compensation every 2-3 years

  • 1 indicated that they review their compensation every 4+ years

The breakdown below shows each response grouped by division, IRA qualifier, and cost of living.

Annually

Every 4+ years

Every 2-3 years

Generally speaking, does the boatman perceive that they are overpaid, fairly paid, or underpaid for the amount and quality of work that they do?

Of the 11 institutions that participated in this section…

  • 6 feel as though they are underpaid relative to their peers

  • 5 feel they are paid fairly

The breakdown below shows each response grouped by division, IRA qualifier, and cost of living.

Underpaid

Paid pairly

How long is the boatman's contract?

Of the 11 institutions that participated in this section…

  • 10 boatmen indicated they have a 1 year contract, with the option to renew

  • 1 boatman indicated they have a 2 year contract, with the option to renew

Traditional and non-traditional benefits

With regards to traditional benefits offered to full-time employees and of the 11 institutions that participated in this section…

  • 9 boatmen indicated they health insurance was part of their benefits package

  • 7 indicated vision/dental insurance was part of their benefits package

  • 5 indicated life insurance was part of their benefits package

  • 8 indicated retirement contributions/401k match was part of their benefits package

  • 6 indicated tuition reimbursement for themselves or their dependents was part of their benefits package

  • 4 indicated paid family leave was part of their benefits package

  • 5 indicated paid vacation time/sick days were part of their benefits package

  • 5 indicated short/long term disability was part of their benefits package

  • 6 indicated that employee assistantance programs, mental health/wellness initiatives, etc. were part of their benefits package

With regards to non-traditional benefits offered to full-time employees and of the 11 institutions that participated in this section…

  • 3 indicated that they have access to a dedicated work phone or are reimbursed for their cell phone

Only two boatmen indicated that their position was not benefits-eligible.

The breakdown below shows each response grouped by division, IRA qualifier, and cost of living.

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation/sick leave

Employee assistance programs

Not benefits eligible

Vision/dental insurance

Retirement contributions/401k match

Paid family leave

Short/long term disability

Dedicated work phone or cell phone reimbursement