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Lower Merion High School is looking for a coach for its Varsity Girls. LM rows out of Bachelors Barge Club on Boathouse Row in Philadelphia and is a well-established varsity program with a supportive parent association and athletic department, an excellent racing fleet and coaching equipment, and approximately 70 rowers (boys and girls) each year. The team practices in the afternoons; practice times are flexible based on coaches' availability. Tuesday-Sunday spring outdoor practice begins in March; the team runs 5-day-a-week indoor workouts at the high school through the winter (not all coaches attend every day in the winter).
The ideal candidate will have at least 3-4 years of coaching experience at the high school and/or college level, and have or be willing to get Level II certification from USRowing. The varsity girls coach takes full responsibility for coaching the varsity girls under the direction of the Head Coach and athletic director and works with the assistant and novice girls coaches to help guide the girls program.
Compensation is very competitive with the opportunity for fall and summer coaching through the boathouse.
Contact head coach J. D. Bridges at crewcoachjd@yahoo.com or 615-975-4330.
Posted 11/16/07
ASSISTANT COACH WANTED- The Country Day School of the Sacred Heart is seeking an assistant coach for its high school girls crew team. Sacred Heart is a small girls preparatory school located near Philadelphia in Bryn Mawr, PA. The crew team has about 24 rowers and competes in sculling events in the PSRA Regattas, the Stotesbury Cup Regatta, and the Scholastic National Regatta. Sacred Heart rows out of Vesper Boat Club on Boathouse Row. We prefer a local candidate
Posted 9/22/07
with some coaching experience. Please contact the Head Coach at joss_rimel@hotmail.com.
Vineland High School Crew is seeking assistant coaches to help with their boys and girls crew programs. Vineland HS Crew is located in South Jersey, rowing on the Maurice River. We are a young, up and coming rowing program. During the 2007 Spring season our girls junior 8 placed 3rd, 5th, & 6th at the NJ States, Stotesbury Cup and Nationals, respectively. Our boys program is still building, but looks promising for the future. If interested, please submit a cover letter, resume, and 3 letters of reference to:
Maryann Greenfield
Executive Director of Personnel
625 Plum St.
Vineland, NJ 08360
856-794-6700 x2110
fax # 856-507-8723
Posted 9/22/07
Philadelphia University is seeking applicants for position of Head Women’s Novice Coach. Philadelphia University is a new program, less than 1 year old, rowing in Conshohocken, Pa. In its inaugural season, the women won gold at the Dad Vail Regatta in the Women’s Novice 8. The women’s program will be a member of the NCAA Division II in August, 2007.
The desired candidate will assist the head coach in daily aspects of coaching, both on and off the water. This will include recruiting novice rowers from within the University, developing training schedules, planning and coordinating race day logistics, leading fundraising initiatives, coordinating travel arrangements, and recruiting. This is a part time position and a great way to build a program from its beginning stages.
A Bachelors degree and one to three years coaching experience required, preferably at high school/collegiate novice level. To apply, send resume, cover letter, and three references to: obrienc@philau.edu or by mail:
Philadelphia University Athletics
Women’s Rowing, Attn: Chris O’Brien
School House Lane and Henry Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144
Posted 8/14/07
Northern NJ Sculling Program Seeks Head Coach (paid position)
Ridgewood Crew, a young, fast-growing (48 athletes in 2007 season) competitive sculling team of male and female high school students, seeks a head coach. The position will commence with the spring '08 season. Duties include managing the team as well as serving as a mentor to athletes, colleague to fellow coaches and point of contact for college recruiters. The Ridgewood Crew program is unique in that its success is not measured solely on program wins or losses. Rather, coaches challenge every athlete/boat to rise to their own individual potential in a fun and supportive environment. Ideal candidate embraces the sport's team-focused nature. Previous coaching experience, first-aid and CPR training preferred, but not required. Interested candidates should send their rowing experience/coaching resume to Steve Sost at steve@mayr.com. More information at www.ridgewoodcrew.com.
Posted 8/14/07
Oakton H.S. is looking for coaches with or without prior coaching experience, but competitive rowing/coxing experience is preferred. For the upcoming 2007-2008 season, we are primarily looking to fill novice and JV assistant coaching positions. Team is 5 years old with enthusiastic athletes and a very supportive parent booster organization. Spring practice is M-F, end of February through May, approximately 4:00 to 6:30 on the Occoquan at Sandy Run Regional Park. Winter conditioning runs from mid-November to end of February. Salary is competitive and based on experience. There are long-term opportunities and training for promotion to varsity coaching positions, and candidates interested in such opportunities are encouraged to apply. However, we welcome applications from all interested candidates. For more information about our program, please visit our website at www.oaktoncrew.com. Please send a resume and contact information to Damian Danowski, President, Oakton Crew Club Booster Committee, president@oaktoncrew.com.
Posted 8/14/07
Moorestown High School’s Rowing Club, located in southern New Jersey, is seeking coaches for the 2007-08 season. Just ten minutes outside of Philadelphia, Moorestown Rowing Club has an excellent inventory of boats and practices out of the brand new boathouse on the Cooper River in Camden County. The club is entering its seventh year of competition with 70+ athletes. With an exceptional infrastructure in tact, supportive parents, and dynamic athletes, we offer the ideal candidates an incredible coaching opportunity. For more information about MRC, visit our website http://www.moorestownrowing.org. Applicants should send letters of interest and resumes including previous rowing and/or coaching experience to John Lloyd at jlloyd@mtps.com.
Posted 8/14/07
Lower Merion High School seeks a Head Crew Coach for a school-sponsored program of 60-70 rowers. The successful candidate will work with a staff of five assistant coaches and manage all aspects of a high school rowing program. If interested, please contact Scott Eveslage, Athletic Director, at eveslas@lmsd.org or (610) 645-1821.
Posted 8/7/07
Crew assistant coaching positions available at The Agnes Irwin School in Rosemont, PA. Agnes Irwin is an independent girls school with an outstanding reputation. If you are interested please e-mail your resume to Kathy Shortelle. You may also call 610-672-1247 to inquire about the available positions. We have an interest in hiring at least one coach with coxswain experience.
Posted 7/24/07
Camden Catholic High School Crew Club seeks a Head Coach/Director. Interested candidates please contact Athletic Director Marlene Grimes @ 856-663-2247, ext. 55 or via email at mgrimes@camdencatholic.org.
Posted 7/7/07
The Penn State Crew Club Team is seeking an assistant novice coach
Posted 5/30/07
Blair Academy is looking for a teacher/assistant coach for the 2007-2008 season, preferably with a background in mathematics. This is an excellent opportunity, especially for recent college graduates or current college seniors. As a faculty member, housing, meals, and health care will be provided, and salary is commensurate with experience.
Blair Academy is boarding school located in northwestern New Jersey, approximately an hour east of New York City, and it currently enrolls 435 students.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please send a resume to Bowen Posner or call (267) 258-5107.
Posted 4/4/07