Rowing Program Director - Lead 100+ Athletes & 6 Coaches

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 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.