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Head Crew Coach – Shaker Heights Schools – Shaker Heights, OH
Shaker Crew – Head Coach Job Description
Summary:
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 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)
- Winter Conditioning Program, typically 3 days/week
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Practices and Regattas
- 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.
- Coordinate regatta planning. Includes: Defining entries and lineups. Ensuring registration
by established deadlines. Arranging boat usage & transport. Communicating with other
coaches and Shaker Crew staff to fully prepare for regatta success.
- Manage the action at regattas. Includes: Supervising team and equipment at regatta
site. Keeping team members and Shaker Crew volunteer staff informed of schedule and
responsibilities. Interacting with regatta officials on Shaker Crew’s behalf.
- Confirm equipment transport arrangements with the Board. Supervise Shaker Crew
loading/unloading of equipment.
Facilities & Equipment
- Collaborate with Cleveland Rowing Foundation on organization of boathouse and sharing of
equipment.
- Ensure all Shaker Crew equipment is maintained and registered as needed.
Management
- Supervise and develop Assistant Coaches
- Engage in collaborative communication and plan duties/responsibilities with
assistant coaches.
- Manage coaching staff schedules to ensure adequate supervision at practices
and regattas.
- Foster a healthy team environment that inspires teamwork, respect, commitment,
and a love of rowing.
- Be a role model that embodies the goals and values of our team, and provides
positive leadership.
- Lead a program that consistently attracts and retains athletes.
- Work with Board to define and implement Programming, Regattas, Equipment
Purchase/Sale, Fundraising, Recruitment & Retention, and Club Policies.
- Be available to rowers, parents, and board members to answer questions and provide
guidance, expertise, and feedback in a professional, timely manner.
- Ensure all applicable Shaker Crew Policies, Safety Rules, and the Code of Conduct are
followed by all team members.
- Assist the Board in maintaining organizational relationships on behalf of Shaker Crew.
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 and
complete necessary requirements to obtain a Pupil Activity Permit with ODE.
- Prior collegiate or high school coaching experience is preferred..
- 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 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
- 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.
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