Assistant Rowing Coach

USA Cheer; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 5,000 - 10,000; Full time

Job summary

George School in Bucks County, PA, seeks a seasonal Assistant Rowing Coach to lead practices, teach rowing fundamentals, and support race prep for student-athletes in grades 9-12. The role requires safety coaching, equipment care, and positive team leadership.

Candidates should have rowing or coaching experience, be able to work mornings, afternoons, and weekends, and demonstrate commitment to antiracism and Quaker values within a diverse school community.

Qualifications

• Experience with rowing technique and training principles.
• Ability to work with high school students.
• Availability for early mornings/afternoons and weekend regattas.
• Ability to lift/carry equipment and work outdoors in varied conditions.
• Commitment to antiracism and developing and practicing cultural competency.
• Commitment to the traditions and philosophy of a Quaker educational community.
• Ability to work with a diverse student population and a style consistent with Quaker values.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and leading daily practices
• Provide technical instruction in rowing fundamentals and safety
• Support race preparation and regatta operations
• Help maintain equipment and boathouse organization
• Foster teamwork, sportsmanship, and student-athlete growth
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and staff

Skills

Rowing experience

Coaching experience

Communication skills

Physical fitness

Job description

Description

George School, a Quaker boarding/day grades 9-12 college preparatory high school located in Newtown, Bucks County, PA has an opening for a seasonal Assistant Rowing Coach.

• Assist with planning and leading daily practices
• Provide technical instruction in rowing fundamentals and safety
• Support race preparation and regatta operations
• Help maintain equipment and boathouse organization
• Foster teamwork, sportsmanship, and student-athlete growth
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and staff

Requirements

• Rowing and/or coaching experience preferred
• Strong understanding of rowing technique and training principles
• Ability to work with high school-aged students
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Availability for early mornings/afternoons and weekend regatta
• Ability to lift/carry equipment and work outdoors in varied conditions
• Commitment to working towards antiracism and developing and practicing cultural competency.
• Commitment to the traditions and philosophy of a Quaker educational community.
• Ability to work with a diverse student population and a style consistent with Quaker values.