Assistant Rowing Coach, Upper School

Convent of the Sacred Heart; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Convent of the Sacred Heart in New York is currently seeking an Assistant Rowing Coach for the 2026 Fall season. This part-time position reports to the Director of Athletics and involves implementing training programs for both experienced and new rowers.

The ideal candidate will possess college-level experience in rowing or a related sport and be effective in teaching skills and strategies. Responsibilities include organizing daily practices, supervising student-athletes, and attending competitions, with practices scheduled Monday through Friday and occasional weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching rowing or related sport at the college level.
• Energetic, approachable, and knowledgeable about rowing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare student-athletes for competition with instruction and training.
• Organize and run daily practices in collaboration with coaching staff.
• Supervise student-athletes during all team activities.
• Attend all practices and competitions as directed.

Skills

Experience with the sport at the college level

Skill in teaching sport-specific skills

Ability to relate and communicate effectively with young women

Job description

Sacred Heart Greenwich has been empowering girls and young women since 1848 in a stimulating and developmentally appropriate educational environment in accordance with the Goals and Criteria of a Sacred Heart education. This mission provides opportunities to develop spiritual, cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills. Sacred Heart Greenwich integrates technology into the learning process through enhanced collaboration, exploration, discovery, and creativity.

We aim to form students of faith, intellect, and awareness, who will use their gifts in service to others. Relationship and mentoring are at the heart of the student experience, which is grounded in student centered learning, inquiry, problem solving, interdisciplinary connection, collaboration, and an understanding of social justice. Student leadership and well‑being are connected to every academic discipline, as all full‑time teachers are also grade level advisors.

The school offers a coed program for young children at the Barat Center for Early Childhood Education and then an all‑girls experience from K‑12 on our 110‑acre campus in Greenwich, Connecticut. We are proudly part of the Network of Sacred Heart Schools.

We are currently seeking an Assistant Rowing Coach to join the Athletic Department for the 2026 Fall season.

Position: Assistant Rowing Coach, Upper School

Reports to: Director of Athletics

FLSA Status: Stipend, part‑time position

Job Responsibilities

• Implement instruction and training programs to prepare student‑athletes for competition; this will include plans for experienced and brand‑new rowers.
• Collaborate with coaching staff to plan, organize and run daily practices.
• Attend all practices and competitions at the direction of the Head Rowing Coach and Director of Athletics.
• Supervise student‑athletes during all team activities.
• Comply with Sacred Heart and sport‑specific organization policies and procedures.
• Assist in maintaining equipment.
• Communicate effectively with parents and students.

Seasons starts August 24, 2026, Typical practice times are:

• 4:00‑6:00pm, Monday‑Friday; occasional weekends for races and morning training sessions.
• Travel with the team for practices and races is required. Races will require some weekend travel.

Qualifications

The ideal coaching candidate will have experience with the sport at the college level, or equivalent, expertise in teaching sport‑specific skills and strategy and the ability to relate and communicate effectively with young women.

The candidate should be energetic, approachable, knowledgeable, and eager to be an active member of a dynamic athletic and learning community.

As members of the international network of Sacred Heart schools, we are committed to attracting and retaining faculty with a passion for teaching, who demonstrate an active faith, practice a deep respect for intellectual values, promote social awareness, build community, and value personal growth and responsibility. Sacred Heart Greenwich is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes candidates who will enhance the cultural diversity of our community.