King School Crew Head Coach and Program Director

Description

King School is looking for qualified applicants with competitive rowing experience and a strong crew coaching background. Highly motivated candidates, possessing strong leadership and communication skills, are encouraged to apply. The Head Coach will have responsibility for all aspects of the King Crew program from grades 6-12, including scheduling and running practices and training sessions on and off the water, coordinating weekend regatta travel and lineups, and providing leadership in the ongoing development and improvement of the program. The Head Coach will also be expected to uphold and promote the mission and philosophy of the King School and the Athletic Department. Successful candidates will also have the proven ability to constructively collaborate with both adults and children in a positive spirit.

Fall, winter, and spring season activities vary between on-campus and on-water practices depending on weather and tide. On-water sessions are held on the Mianus River in Greenwich, CT out of the Row America boathouse from 4:00-6:00pm during the week and 9:00-11:00am on Saturdays. Winter season indoor training takes place on King's campus. Spring preseason training is at Stetson University in DeLand, Florida.

Responsibilities And Primary Duties

• Serve as an inspirational leader and positive role model. Thoughtfully engage in best practices in motivating student athletes in the context of King’s Mission and Virtues.
• Draw from a strong working knowledge of crew and rowing to plan and facilitate daily, meaningful practices, and execute effective teaching/coaching techniques during races.
• Oversee the direction of King Crew from Varsity to Middle School in collaboration with the Dean and Director of Athletics, mentoring assistant and Middle School coaches. This will include the identification, attraction, and retention of King students for participation in the program.
• Market and promote King Crew in the community. Work with the Dean of Athletics and Admission Office, providing outreach to prospective student-athletes.
• Work with the College Counseling Office, supporting students who are recruited or interested in rowing at the next level.
• Coordinate out-of-season and summer activities and training for student-athletes in program and recommend/develop enrichment opportunities for all grades.
• Oversee and direct Spring Training Trip at Stetson University in DeLand, Florida.
  
  

Requirements

• CT Boating license and ability to drive and operate motorized coaching launch
• Ability to safely navigate a crowded waterway with boat traffic from other rowing clubs, as well as private boats and commercial vessels
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Preferred minimum US Rowing Level 1 coaching certification
• Ability and knowledge to assist with equipment upkeep
• Assist in setting and adjusting boat rigging/oar inboard/outboard
• Run seat races and provide input on boating lineups
• Be comfortable working with athletes new to the sport, helping develop those athletes to be competitive novice level rowers