Coaching Opportunities
DC Strokes Rowing Club, a rowing club of ~65 members, is always looking to grow its ranks of coaches for its masters Sweep and Sculling Programs. Now in its 36th season, DCSRC continues 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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DC Strokes' support for inclusion in rowing extends to coaches. Applications from LGBTQ+ coaches and rowers looking to develop as coaches are particularly welcomed.
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Come coach sweep or scull (or both!) in our morning, evening, or weekend programs. 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), but ranges from $55-75/practice.
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Free club membership and access to other DCSRC programs if you'd like to row.
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Reimbursement for coaching education/continuing education.
To apply, submit a cover letter/email, rowing resume, names of at least two rowing-related references, and your contact information to programs@dcstrokes.org.
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Organize and lead practices up to four mornings or evenings a week, or on Sundays, from late March through late October. Occasional time on weekends for regattas or club events.
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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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Qualifications:​​
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DC Strokes is open to considering coach candidates of any experience level; candidates with little to no experiences should have at least 3+ years of rowing experience. Experience coaching masters rowing or adults in other sports is a plus.
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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, fitness, experience, and skills;
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Other Requirements:
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Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid Certification;
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US Rowing Association Level 1 Coaching Certification, Level 2 preferred;
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Boat safety certification
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SafeSport Training Certification
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