Elite Rowing Coach & Program Director

The-Bolles-School; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bolles School in Jacksonville, FL seeks a dedicated rowing program director to organize and sustain a competitive rowing program for grades 6–12. The role leads 4–6 assistant coaches and 100+ rowers, coordinating practices, regattas, and safety standards across fall and spring seasons.

This 12-month, full-time position requires a bachelor’s degree, prior rowing experience, and strong leadership. USRowing Level II or Safesport credentials are preferred; Florida boating license eligibility is

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university required.
• Prior success as a competitive rower at the club or collegiate level desired.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, and fellow coaches.
• Demonstrated passion for the sport and hands-on ability to help rowers reach their potential.
• Experience with independent school programs and adolescents preferred.
• USRowing Level II Certification or higher preferred; be a member in good standing of USRowing and Safesport.
• Positive communication and coaching style that develops rowers.
• Well-rounded knowledge of physical conditioning methods.
• Willingness to maintain knowledge of current rowing techniques and instructional methods.
• Minimum five years of leadership and rowing coaching experience.
• Must possess or be willing to obtain and maintain a Florida Driver’s and Boating license.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all facets of the Bolles Rowing Program.
• Supervise athletes during practices and regattas.
• Maintain order in and around boathouse and on the water, adhering to safety protocols.
• Inspire confidence in athletes, coaches, and parents.
• Oversee participation in local, state, and national meets and regattas.
• Lead the fall and spring crew programs, scheduling, and supervising daily practices and off-season training (winter/summer conditioning programs and camps).
• Review, enhance and enforce all safety procedures.
• Ensure that Assistant Coaches and participants are properly trained and conditioned.
• Maintenance and inventory of the facilities and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable Florida Scholastic Rowing Association and USRowing rules and regulations.

Skills

Rowing coaching

Leadership

Communication

Adolescent coaching

Safety procedures

Program management

Positive coaching

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

USRowing Level II

Safesport

Job description

The Bolles School in Jacksonville, FL seeks a dedicated rowing program director to organize and sustain a competitive rowing program for grades 6–12. The role leads 4–6 assistant coaches and 100+ rowers, coordinating practices, regattas, and safety standards across fall and spring seasons.

This 12-month, full-time position requires a bachelor’s degree, prior rowing experience, and strong leadership. USRowing Level II or Safesport credentials are preferred; Florida boating license eligibility is