Coaching Opportunities
DC Strokes Rowing Club, a rowing club of ~75 members seeks two coaches for its morning and afternoon masters sweep programs. Starting its 35th season we continue to build on a legacy of inclusion as the nation’s oldest LGBTQ+ rowing club. DC Strokes offers access to the competitive sport of rowing to people of all backgrounds and athletic abilities in the greater Washington, DC area.
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Please reach out to programs@dcstrokes.org for more information
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Benefits and Compensation:
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Pay is commensurate with experience and coaching role (e.g., lead coach vs assistant).
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DC Strokes continues to rebuild its historic competitive and club programs from the pandemic era and is looking for coaches who can help develop and further our growing membership.
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As a coach you will also have free club membership and access to other DCSRC programs if you’d like to row.
To apply, submit a resume and contact information to programs@dcstrokes.org.
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Organize and lead practices three mornings or afternoons a week with scrimmages, regattas, and bonus rows possible on a weekend day, from late March through late October
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Develop and implement a comprehensive training plan with the goals of improving fitness, skill, and competitiveness in alignment with the objectives of the particular program.
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Support the team’s diversity and mission to promote inclusive rowing, and make every effort to accommodate and support the club’s rowing members who have varying ability, fitness level, body type, age, interest (competition vs recreation), etc.​
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Execute safety protocols and ensure the safety of rowers and equipment.
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Suggested Qualifications:​
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3+ years coaching experience, preferably at least 1 of which is at the masters level;
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Excellent teaching and communication skills;
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Ability to develop rowing technique and athletic conditioning in athletes of varying ages, experience, and skills;
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Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid Certification;
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US Rowing Association Level 1 Coaching Certification (or willingness to obtain), - - Level 2 preferred;
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Boat and water safety certification (can obtain upon hire)
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Two references, at least one rowing related
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