Upper School Assistant Rowing Coach

Responsibilities

• Assist in the direction and instruction in the sport of rowing.
• Ability to mentor and motivate student-athletes in the sport of rowing emphasizing the students’ holistic development.
• Aid in the planning, organization, and direction of all Upper School Rowing practices.
• Understand the rules governing the sport of rowing.
• Support the management of logistics and operations for all regattas.
• Communicate regularly with student-athletes and parents.
• Provide guidance for the college selection process for Upper School Rowing student-athletes and their families.
• Work towards attracting quality student-athletes to Germantown Academy.
• Regularly meet with the Head Coach of Rowing to review the program's status.
• Adhere to professional guidelines as outlined in the GA Coaches Handbook.
• Model and uphold the GA mission and standards set forth in the GA Staff/Faculty Handbook.
• Participate in professional development opportunities in the sport of rowing and coaching.

Qualifications

• Previous participation in rowing at the high school or collegiate level.
• Minimum 1 year coaching experience (preferable within a school setting).
• Ability to travel to and from athletic practices between the hours of 3pm-6pm, Monday through Friday and to and from regattas on weekend days.
• A minimum of an associate degree; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• A valid driver’s license.