Director of Rowing

Phillips-Academy; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Phillips Academy in Andover seeks a Director of Rowing to lead its rowing program of 100+ students, setting the vision for girls’ and boys’ crews and overseeing the daily operation of the boathouse, boats, and training.

The role requires strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills; collaborate with admissions and college counseling to support athletes in their college process; start date July 1, 2027; salary range $50,000–$115,000 annually; benefits-eligible, 12-month position.

Qualifications

• Experience leading rowing programs.
• Ability to coordinate with admissions and college counseling.
• Knowledge of boat selection, training, and racing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Manage the coaching staff.
• Communicate with students, parents, and external partners.
• Oversee boathouse facility and equipment for safety and performance.
• Collaborate with Academy leadership on summer/auxiliary programming.
• Set the program vision including boat selection and racing strategies.
• Work with admissions and college counseling to support athletes in the college process.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Strategic planning

Job description

Salary Range: $50,000.00 To $115,000.00 Annually

Phillips Academy seeks a Director of Rowing to lead its crew program. Phillips Academy is a vibrant learning community of more than 1,100 students from around the United States and the world, with outstanding academic, co-curricular, and residential life programming.

The start date for this position is July 1, 2027.

The Director of Rowing will lead the program of more than 100 students in all facets and set the vision for both the girls’ and boys’ rowing programs. Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing the coaching staff.


• Communicating with community members, including students, parents, and external partners.


• Managing the boathouse facility and all equipment associated with the program, ensuring that training and competition are safe and optimal for our athletes.


• Partnering with Academy leadership to explore the possibility of summer and auxiliary programming and leading that programming if developed.


• Setting a vision for the program, including boat selection, technical skills, training, and racing strategies.


• Working with the offices of admissions and college counseling to build the program and ensure support for athletes in the college process.

This role will be primarily focused on rowing and may be a faculty or coaching role, depending on the background, skills, and experience of the successful candidate. The position may be structured as part-time or full-time based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate and the needs of the Academy. Possible additional roles may include participation in residential, academic, and/or co-curricular programs.

This is a benefits-eligible, 12-month position.

Our Community

The Phillips Academy community is defined by our motto, non sibi, which means “not for self.”

The Phillips Academy Constitution charges the faculty to teach “youth from every quarter” to aspire equally to knowledge and goodness. The ideal candidate supports this commitment. In your cover letter, please address directly your experience and interest in working in such a school community.

Phillips Academy is committed to equal employment opportunity and solicits applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, disability (with or without a reasonable accommodation), genetic information, veteran/military status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Any offers of employment will be contingent upon successful CORI/SORI and fingerprinting background checks, as well as unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

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