Assistant Crew Coach

Upper-Merion-Area-School-District; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Merion Area School District in King of Prussia, PA seeks a High School Assistant Crew Coach for the 2026-27 school year. Responsibilities include teaching on-water rowing and ergometer workouts, assisting with practice plans, ensuring safety, and coordinating race-day logistics.

The successful candidate must complete all required clearances, physical and TB testing, and district prerequisites prior to employment. CPR/First Aid certification is required or willingness to obtain it.

Qualifications

• All required clearances, physical and TB test, and District requirements must be completed before employment.
• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain the certification.

Responsibilities

• Teach proper on-the-water rowing and sculling techniques, ergometer workouts, boat handling, and race strategies.
• Work with the head coach to develop and implement practice plans.
• Enforce safety rules, manage on-water hazards, and drive coaching launches.
• Supervise students before, during, and after practices and regattas.
• Assist with launching and docking, perform routine boat and oar repairs, and manage gear inventory.
• Travel with the team to weekend races, help rig and trailer boats, and manage race-day logistics.
• Maintain positive, clear communication with student-athletes, parents, and school athletic staff.
• Model and promote good sportsmanship.
• Availability for early morning and after-school weekday practices and weekend regattas.
• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to get the certification

Job description

Anticipated Vacancy for a High School Assistant Crew Coach for School Year 2026-27

Responsibilities:

• Teach proper on-the-water rowing and sculling techniques, ergometer (erging) workouts, boat handling, and race strategies.
• Work with the head coach to develop and implement practice plans
• Enforce strict safety rules, manage on-water hazards, and drive motorized coaching launches.
• Supervise students before, during, and after practices and regattas
• Assist with launching and docking, perform routine boat and oar repairs, and manage gear inventory in the boathouse.
• Travel with the team to weekend races, help rig and trailer boats, and manage race-day logistics.
• Maintain positive, clear communication with student-athletes, parents, and school athletic staff.
• Model and promote good sportsmanship
• Availability for early morning and after-school weekday practices and weekend regattas.
• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to get the certification

Qualifications:

• All required clearances, physical and TB test, and District requirements must be completed before employment.

Units: 10

Equal Employment Opportunity

MINORITY APPLICANTS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Upper Merion Area School District is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate based on race, color, religious affiliation, national origin, sex, age, marital status or non-relevant handicaps and disabilities in its activities, programs or employment practices as required by Title VI, Title IX and Section 504. The district’s commitment to non-discrimination extends to students, employees, prospective employees and the community. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures or for information regarding services, activities and facilities that are accessible to and useable by handicapped persons, contact Caitlin Navarro, Director of Human Resources, Upper Merion Area School District, 435 Crossfield Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406.