Juniors Asst. Coach

Nashville Rowing; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Nashville Rowing is seeking an Assistant Coach for the Juniors program to help grow participation and develop rowing skills. You will work with the Varsity Head Coach to implement daily practice plans and ensure safety and consistency across all Junior boats.

The role emphasizes teaching a uniform technique, monitoring performance, and supporting regatta planning and team cohesion. A strong focus is placed on recruitment and attendance management to support program growth.

Responsibilities

• Implement consistent practice plans with the Varsity Head Coach on a daily basis.
• Ensure the Juniors program is taught with a uniform rowing technique aligned with top boats.
• Monitor rower performance and provide coaching feedback to improve success rates.
• Assist with regatta planning, lineups, and team logistics.
• Supervise loading/unloading and driving the trailer as needed.
• Support recruitment efforts for the Juniors program and track attendance.

Job description

Grow Nashville Juniors Rowing to a self-supporting amount of athletes

Maximize the learning curve of all athletes by preparing them for the Nashville Rowing stroke

Organization & Planning

Work with Varsity Head Coach to implement consistent practice plans on a daily basis

Be informed of the detailed schedule and review the program with the Varsity Head Coach

Implement the training and organizational plan to the best of the coaching staff’s abilities during each season

Assure that rowers are boated and taught in a manner consistent with the rowers commitment, fitness, and level of skill

Work closely with the greater Nashville Rowing Community to foster comprehensive team focus and promote strong bonds for a united vision.

Safety

The Assistant Coach is responsible for the safety of the boats they are assigned each practice.

The Assistant Coach will notify the Varsity Head Coach if a club rule is necessary to promote safety

Assure compliance with all NR /USRowing safety policy/procedure

Notify Juniors Program Director of any concerns or infraction of policy

Teaching

Teach a uniform rowing technique across all Juniors boats that is in line with what the top boats are learning

Monitor the performance of all rowers and provide technical advice to improve ratio of successful rows to unsuccessful rows

Work hand-in-hand with the Middle School Development Development Program

Help make race line-ups and plans that best suites the athletes

Work with the Varsity Head Coach and the rest of the entire Juniors staff on regatta plans

Supervise loading/unloading and driving the trailer

Recruitment

Help with the recruitment for the Juniors programs

Facilitate the documentation of attendance for the Juniors programs and keep the Juniors Program Director and athletes aware of any attendance issues.

Annual Review

Base salary review is based on the “responsibilities” used when hiring current coach. We view these activities as the minimum expectations for our staff. A good job here is reflected in a salary increase. An annual bonus will be considered with the potential for the staff member to earn an additional 0-10% of his base salary. The Board of Directors determines bonus point criteria for each year and those criteria for the next year are shown to the head coach during annual review.