Coaching Opportunities

We are currently looking for 2 coaches with experience and high energy to join our 80 member team.

We seek coaches who will make a commitment to the program and can further develop our 3 year new high school rowing program. Our program runs three seasons. Fall and Spring season practices are held after school from 3:00 to 6:30 pm. Winter training from 2:30 to 4:00 pm. We are serious about developing our program. Both coaches need to be flexible, patient, and excited about working with new rowers and developing experienced rowers. We seek a coach who recognizes that young athletes need to be pushed to perform, but also allowed to have some fun, develop team camaraderie and gain experience through practice and racing.

RESPONSIBLITIES:
- Work with fellow coaches to plan, organize and run daily practices,overseeing trailer loading and organizing races
- Educate rowers on proper rowing technique, racing technique, vocabulary and responsibilities including boat rigging
- Supervise rowers and promote safety on and off the water
- Assist in maintaining equipment
- Travel with team to select regattas
- Communicate with parents as necessary
- Launch operation
- overseeing trailer loading organizing races

Both coaches must be able to drive a launch and will need first aid and CPR certification and US Rowing Certification (minimum Level II for Head Coach).

Prefer candidates that have earned a BA/BS and have competitive high school or collegiate rowing experience and a minimum of 2+ years coaching experience at the high school, club or collegiate level. Stipend salary per rowing season.

Please respond with cover letter and resume: admin@avoncrew.org.