Girls' Crew Associate Head Coach — Lead Practices & Regattas

Sidwell Friends School; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 7,500 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

Sidwell Friends School in Washington, DC, seeks a dedicated part-time Associate Head Coach for Girls' Crew to lead and develop student-athletes in our competitive rowing program.

You will work with the Head Rowing Coach, design training plans, plan practices, oversee race preparation, and manage equipment care and crew development while upholding Quaker values and academic excellence. Early mornings and weekend regattas required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 3+ years coaching experience at high school, club or collegiate level.
• USRowing Level 2 certification or willingness to obtain.
• Strong coaching skills and knowledge of rowing rules and strategies.
• Ability to build relationships with administrators, parents and students.

Responsibilities

• Represent Sidwell Friends School and the rowing program professionally at all times.
• Organize winter land-based sessions focusing on technique, erg performance, strength and mental toughness.
• Plan daily on-water practices, rigging and race strategy lineups.
• Coordinate spring training logistics and regatta support.
• Lead development of novice rowers and foster a positive team culture.
• Uphold Quaker values and ensure safety and sportsmanship.
• Coordinate race entries, trailers, equipment transport, and race-day management.
• Maintain boats, launches and equipment; communicate schedules and progress.
• Comply with SFS and Virginia Scholastic Rowing Association rules.
• Background/fingerprint screening, CPR/First Aid, boating license and other requirements before start.

Skills

Coaching

Rowing knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

USRowing Level 2

Job description

Sidwell Friends School in Washington, DC, seeks a dedicated part-time Associate Head Coach for Girls' Crew to lead and develop student-athletes in our competitive rowing program.

You will work with the Head Rowing Coach, design training plans, plan practices, oversee race preparation, and manage equipment care and crew development while upholding Quaker values and academic excellence. Early mornings and weekend regattas required.