Lead Varsity Rowing Director — Coaching Excellence

The Hotchkiss School; Lakeville (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hotchkiss School seeks an accomplished Program Director to lead the Varsity Rowing program, oversee operations, and drive competitive excellence while mentoring student-athletes.

The role may be faculty or coaching-focused, depending on background, with duties spanning planning, recruitment, and collaboration with admissions and the Athletics Department to support student-athlete growth.

Qualifications

• Proven success coaching rowing at high school, collegiate, youth/club, or comparable level.
• Strong knowledge of athlete development, skill instruction, practice planning, race strategy, and program management.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, and developing assistant coaches.
• Proven ability to build and sustain a positive team culture prioritizing accountability, inclusion, and growth.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, families, faculty, administrators, and alumni.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions and communications.
• Eligible for Connecticut Public Service License or comparable license to transport students.
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certification or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the Varsity Rowing program, including planning, organization, and day-to-day operations.
• Design and implement comprehensive practice plans focused on skill development, boat cohesion, physical prep, and performance.
• Teach and develop rowing fundamentals, leadership, sportsmanship, and mental performance.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and accountable team culture reflecting the School's values.
• Mentor student-athletes, supporting their academic, personal, and athletic development.
• Evaluate athlete performance and provide feedback for continuous improvement.
• Coordinate boathouse operations and equipment management with the Athletics Department.
• Collaborate with admissions and athletics staff to support enrollment and retention of student-athletes.
• Guide recruiting processes and prepare materials in coordination with college coaches.
• Maintain regular communication with student-athletes, families, faculty, and athletics administrators.
• Oversee team travel, scheduling, and cross-departmental athletic collaboration.

Skills

Coaching leadership

Athlete development

Practice planning

Race strategy

Program management

Mentoring coaches

Team culture

Communication

Collaboration with staff

Diversity & inclusion

Licensing transport

CPR/First Aid/AED

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Video analysis platforms

Athlete development tools

Job description

The Hotchkiss School seeks an accomplished Program Director to lead the Varsity Rowing program, oversee operations, and drive competitive excellence while mentoring student-athletes.

The role may be faculty or coaching-focused, depending on background, with duties spanning planning, recruitment, and collaboration with admissions and the Athletics Department to support student-athlete growth.