Kenmore Community Rowing Club (KCRC) is looking for coaches! KCRC is a growing organization looking to expand rowing opportunities in the north Lake Washington area. These positions are opportunities to lead an engaged adult rowing team through its next phase of growth in a new location and new facility.
Primary duties and responsibilities:
- Ensure the safety and security of participants and guests at the Kenmore Boathouse.
- Abide by policies laid out in the KCRC Safety Manual and as directed by the leadership of KCRC.
- Create practice plans & manage lineups for each session
- Become adept at the use of iCrew for team management
- Communicate with your team, fellow staff and supervisor on a regular basis about items relating to safety, athlete development, facility and equipment use and other pertinent topics.
- Provide high quality teaching in the technical, physiological, and mental aspects of athletic performance in the sport of rowing.
- Provide constructive feedback to rowers during practice.
- Maintain discipline with regard to KCRC policies as well as team-centric standards.
- Create a positive learning experience and environment for rowers and coxswains.
- Cultivate and contribute to a positive, welcoming boathouse culture and community.
- Build trust with athletes in order to further their development in the sport.
- Advance program growth and ensure athlete retention.
- Flexibility and ability to work closely with other coaches
- Build effective relationships within the KCRC community
- Introduce athletes to their next steps at KCRC.
- Assist with other administrative tasks relating to a successful program
- Operate the safety launch during practices and return it to moorage area
- Alert KCRC leadership to equipment maintenance issues
Desired Qualifications:
- Minimum two years of rowing experience at high school or collegiate level
- First Aid/CPR certified (required)
- Washington State Boaters’ Education Card (required)
- USOC SafeSport Core trained certificate (required)
- Teaching, coaching, or mentor-ship experience preferred
- Level I Coaching Certification
Compensation commensurate with experience, and competitive for the market at $18-$30/hr. To apply, please send a resume to info@kenmorerowing.org.