Head Coach
Job Description
1 Hawthorne Drive • Genesee Valley Park • Rochester, New York 14623 • brightoncrew.org
Summary
The Head Coach manages most day to day aspects of our Programs, Regattas,
Equipment, and Facilities, works with the Board to define direction and policies, and
supervises our coaching staff.
The role
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is year-round. Scope includes:
Spring and Fall Competitive High School Teams, practice 5 days per week
Compete in approximately 5 regattas each season (spring and fall)
Spring and Fall Modified Program, practice 2 days per week
Summer Learn to Row Programs, several 2 week sessions
Winter Conditioning Program, typically 3 days/week
Interested applicants:
Please submit application by July 15,
2016, via e-mail to:
[email protected]
Tentative start date: August 1, 2016
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Practices and Regattas
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Organize and lead on-water practices. Includes: Setting training plans. Assuring equipment is available and
operational. Assigning coaches, coxes, equipment and lineups. Providing direct coaching and technical feedback both
on and off the water with a shared emphasis on individual and overall boat improvement.
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Coordinate regatta planning. Includes: Defining entries and lineups. Ensuring registration by established deadlines.
Arranging boat usage & transport. Communicating with other coaches and BRC volunteer staff to fully prepare for
regatta success.
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Manage the action at regattas. Includes: Supervising team and equipment at regatta site. Keeping team members
and BRC volunteer staff informed of schedule and responsibilities. Interacting with regatta officials on BRC’s behalf.
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Confirm equipment transport arrangements with the Board. Supervise BRC loading/unloading of equipment.
Facilities & Equipment
● Collaborate with Genesee Rowing Club on organization of boathouse and sharing of equipment.
● Ensure all BRC equipment is maintained and registered as needed.
Management
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Supervise and develop Assistant Coaches
o Engage in collaborative communication and plan duties/responsibilities with assistant coaches.
o Manage coaching staff schedules to ensure adequate supervision at practices and regattas.
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Foster a healthy team environment that inspires teamwork, respect, commitment, and a love of rowing.
o Be a role model that embodies the goals and values of our team, and provides positive leadership.
o Lead a program that consistently attracts and retains athletes.
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Work with Board to define and implement Programming, Regattas, Equipment Purchase/Sale, Fundraising,
Recruitment & Retention, and Club Policies.
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Be available to rowers, parents, and board members to answer questions and provide guidance, expertise, and
feedback in a professional, timely manner.
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Ensure all applicable BRC Policies, Safety Rules, and the Code of Conduct are followed by all team members.
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Assist the Board in maintaining organizational relationships on behalf of BRC.
Requirements & Qualifications
A suitable combination of education and experience may be substituted for minimum requirements.
Experience & Education
● A bachelor’s degree is preferred.
● Candidates must satisfactorily complete a nationwide criminal background check.
● Prior collegiate or high school coaching experience is required.
● Any licenses associated with water sports (i.e. Red Cross or YMCA lifesaving, small craft handling, water safety) are
preferred. Level II or III US Rowing Coaching Certification is preferred.
Technical Skills
● Experience and ability to teach both sculling and sweep rowing, and coxswain skills.
● Solid understanding of US Rowing and NYS Scholastic Rowing rules.
● Thorough knowledge of equipment maintenance, rigging adjustments, and trailer loading.
● Ability to recognize repairs required to equipment, and knowledge of where to get those repairs performed. Ideally
the candidate would be able to personally perform minor repairs.
● Ability to develop rowing technique and athletic conditioning in athletes of varying ages, experience, and skills.
Experience developing and executing endurance and strength training programs and experience with general training
principles, nutrition, and exercise physiology.
● Motor boat operation skills sufficient to operate in close quarters with fragile rowing shells, transfer rowers between
launch and rowing shell, and execute rescue maneuvers if necessary.
● Ideally comfortable driving truck with boat trailer to regattas.
Soft Skills
● Excellent leadership and teaching skills. Must have a passion for the sport, and a desire to pass that on to others.
● Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with athletes, parents, other coaches, officials, and club
volunteers.
● Ability to communicate effectively – orally, telephonically, in person, and in writing (including e-mail), and to
represent the club in a friendly, courteous and professional manner.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
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In addition to practices, attendance at monthly Board meetings, seasonal Parent Meetings, and social events is
required. Weekend travel to local, state and regional regattas is required.
Work is primarily outdoors, frequently in wet, cold, slippery conditions. Must be able to bend, reach/extend arms
and hands above shoulder height frequently, or otherwise move in a constantly changing environment. Must be able
to frequently lift and carry heavy equipment and supplies weighing 40 pounds or more.
Adequate hearing to communicate effectively in person and by phone, while exposed to noise from outboard motors.
Good spatial skills and fast reaction time, to predict movements of people and equipment on and off water, and
prevent accidents.
Questions? Contact Becky Davidson
Phone: 585-703-3254
Email: [email protected]