Assistant Rowing Coach: Lead Practices & Mentor Athletes

Saint Xavier High School; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Xavier High School seeks an Assistant Rowing Coach to support the Head Coach in all aspects of the rowing program, including running practices on land and water, and helping with athlete development and competition planning.

You will work directly with student-athletes, assist with team organization and athletic department coordination, and help ensure safety and a positive team environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Rowing experience at the high school, college, or masters level; competitive experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with students, parents and colleagues.
• Strong organizational skills and a willingness to hone existing skills and learn new ones.
• Previous coaching experience or other experience working with children is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Participate with the head coach in running practices, including on land and on water as needed.
• Drive a launch and supervise boats on the water independently, including teaching novice rowers fundamentals of rowing, fitness, and safety.
• Work with the Head Coach to build and maintain team rosters.
• Coordinate with the school athletic department to maintain safety and eligibility documentation.
• Assist in coordinating logistics for competitions, including schedules, equipment preparation, and volunteer/parent organization.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Saint Xavier High School seeks an Assistant Rowing Coach to support the Head Coach in all aspects of the rowing program, including running practices on land and water, and helping with athlete development and competition planning.

You will work directly with student-athletes, assist with team organization and athletic department coordination, and help ensure safety and a positive team environment.