Head Coach, Rowing

Bolles School; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bolles School in Jacksonville, FL, seeks a full-time Head Rowing Coach to direct the rowing program for grades 6–12. Lead a team of 4–6 assistant coaches and 100+ rowers, ensuring safety and competitive performance across fall and spring seasons.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of rowing coaching, with USRowing Level II or higher preferred. Florida driver’s license and boating credentials are expected or obtainable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college required.
• Five years of leadership and rowing coaching experience.
• USRowing Level II Certification or higher preferred; SafeSport in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all facets of the Bolles Rowing Program.
• Supervise athletes during practices and regattas.
• Maintain order in boathouse and on the water, following safety protocols.
• Inspire confidence in athletes, coaches, and parents.
• Coordinate participation in local, state, and national meets and regattas.
• Lead fall and spring crew programs, scheduling and training.
• Review and enforce all safety procedures.
• Ensure staff and rowers are trained and conditioned.
• Maintain facilities and equipment inventory.
• Ensure compliance with Florida Scholastic Rowing Association and USRowing rules.

Skills

Leadership & coaching

Communication

Rowing coaching

Physical conditioning knowledge

Safety procedures

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

USRowing Level II Certification or higher

Safesport / SafeSport membership

Job description

The Bolles School is a private college preparatory school with an international reputation for excellence. Located in Jacksonville, Florida, the school enrolls more than 1,700 boarding and day students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12 on four campuses. Bolles focuses on a complete education that emphasizes excellence in academics, the arts, athletics and other activities like clubs and community service. Students can pursue their interests and learn to balance a rich variety of activities.

The internationally recognized athletic program at Bolles provides students in middle and upper school the opportunity to learn, grow, and develop into well-rounded individuals. Participation and camaraderie are as important as competition and success in the overall educational aspect of the athletic program. While Bolles teams and athletes are often recognized for outstanding achievements and results on the field, the important lessons of leadership, self-discipline, and teamwork are the lasting rewards possible through athletic involvement at the School.

With 42 teams at the middle, junior varsity, and varsity levels, Bolles offers a full complement of athletic opportunities. The student body regularly approaches or exceeds 90% participation in one or more sports.

Purpose:

To organize, direct, and sustain a competitive rowing program. This position will work closely with the Head Coach for Rowing to lead a team of 4-6 Assistant Coaches and 100+ rowers in grades 6 through 12. This is a 12-month, full-time position.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for all facets of the Bolles Rowing Program
• Supervise athletes during practices and regattas.
• Maintains order in and around boathouse and on the water, adhering to safety protocols
• Inspire confidence in the 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

Qualifications: 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 and willingness to help our rowers reach their maximum 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 working 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

General:

• Must demonstrate and enthusiastically support the School’s Mission
• Must be willing to perform in a manner that reflects positively on The Bolles School
• Promote the vision of the athletic department, ‘Humble in Victory and Gracious in Defeat’