Assistant Rowing Coach

Northern High; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Forest Hills Public School District is seeking an Assistant Rowing Coach for Northern High in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This is a part-time position reporting to the Athletic Director and Principal, with pay described in the district contract.

The role focuses on helping students develop rowing skills, discipline, sportsmanship and self-esteem while aligning with school policies and academic expectations. A flexible schedule and collaborative environment are expected.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills with parents and students required.
• Rowing and/or coaching experience preferred.
• First aid and CPR knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate clear goals for the team and individual players.
• Develop the skills of players specific to rowing.
• Establish a team that demonstrates good sportsmanship.
• Maintain open and honest communication with students, parents, other coaches, and Athletic Director.
• Create an environment in which athletes can gain self-esteem and develop a positive self-image.
• Demonstrate understanding of leadership practices specific to the sport and age group.

Skills

Excellent communication

Rowing coaching experience

First aid CPR knowledge

Job description

Assistant Rowing Coach

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This job is also posted in Forest Hills Public School District Job Board , and Kent ISD

Job Details

Job ID: 5992369

Application Deadline: Nov 27, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Nov 13, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Assistant Rowing Coach
Northern High School

Reports To: Athletic Director and Principal

Salary: As described in the supplemental contract of the Master Agreement between the Board of Education, Forest Hills Public Schools, and Forest Hills NEA-MEA District Association.

Job Summary: To help each participating student achieve a high level of skill, appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship, and an increased level of self-esteem.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills with parents and students required


• Rowing and/or coaching experience preferred


• First aid and CPR knowledge preferred

Essential Job Functions:

• Develop and communicate clear and specific goals for the team and individual players


• Develop the skills of players specific torowing


• Establish a team that demonstrates good sportsmanship


• Maintain open and honest communication with students, parents, other coaches, and Athletic Director


• Create an environment in which athletes can gain self-esteem and develop a positive self-image


• Demonstrate understanding of leadership best practices specific to the sport and age group


• Support student academic expectations, responsibilities, and achievements


• Develop the knowledge and understanding of Forest Hills Public Schools policies and procedures as it applies to athletics


• Promote and enforce the student-athlete code of conduct


• Connect athletic experiences with life experiences


• Provide an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration among coaches and players


• Model good sportsmanship always


• Create and maintain a safe and healthy environment for student athletes


• Ability to commit to a flexible time commitment


• Consistent and reliable attendance


• Perform other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, hear (in a quiet or noisy environment). The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust/focus.

Work Environment:

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud to moderate. Work may be performed indoors and/or outdoors. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work output of students.

Mental Functions:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze, communicate both orally and in writing, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile and negotiate.

Benefits & Evaluation:
Annually by either athletic director and/or principal

Terms of Employment:

The employee will remain free of any alcohol or drugs throughout his/her employment with the district as outlined
in Board Policy #4210. Seasonal position.

The Forest Hills Public SchoolDistrictdoes not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, or sexual orientation), marital status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally prohibited basis in its employment decisions or the provision of services.

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Categories: Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Contact Information

• Kayla Bruley


• 620 Forest Hill Ave SE


• Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]