The Grand Rapids Rowing Club seeks a Masters Recreational team coach. This part-time position is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to put their coaching skills to work with adult rowers in an established rowing program. This position runs from May through October, 3x/week. At present, we seek coaching for Monday evenings from 6:00-8:00pm (switching to 5:30-7:30pm in the fall) and 8:00-10:00am on Saturday mornings. This could be split among 2 coaches.
The Masters Recreational Team consists of adults with varying degrees of rowing experience from recent graduates from our Learn To Row classes to seasoned veterans.
The goal of the Recreational Program is to support skill development and provide consistent opportunities to row and several optional opportunities to race each season. Grand Rapids Rowing rows out of its own boathouse on the north side of Grand Rapids.
| Responsibilities |
• Skill Development: The coach will challenge and support rowers as they continue to increase their skills and athleticism.
• Coaching: The candidate will be responsible for planning and executing practice sessions geared toward challenging and supporting rowers as they increase their skills and athleticism.
• Group Dynamics: The Recreational Coach will provide a warm and supportive welcome to new rowers, and will be responsible for growing camaraderie and cohesion among the team members, providing clear communication, and developing processes and procedures that benefit all members.
• Collaboration: Coaches are expected to excel in collaboration and communication with GRRC members, the other coaches, and the GRRC board of directors.
| Qualifications |
• Experience in rowing or coxing in high school, college, or as part of a club.
• Commitment to Monday evening hours (6:00-8:00pm) and Saturday morning hours (8:00-10:00am), and occasional Saturday regattas. This could be split among 2 coaches.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Openness to feedback and personal development.
Please contact Libby Bradt, Director of Rowing, for more information.libby@grandrapidsrowing.com
