Row New York has three rewarding career opportunities for excellent candidates. We seek an assistant middle school rowing coach and two high school coaching assistants. Inquiries should be directed to Director of Rowing, Jennie Trayes, at Jennie@rownewyork.org. Full information is below.
Announcement
Row New York is a unique non-profit organization that combines intensive rowing activities with individualized academic support to empower girls from under-resourced communities in New York City to build strength, gain confidence, and pursue excellence through the sport of competitive rowing.
Job Title: Assistant Middle School Rowing Coach
Row New York is looking for a highly responsible, adaptable, and energetic individual to coach our middle school participants within the context of our daily rowing program. The assistant coach will work between Row New York’s main office in Long Island City and the boathouse in Flushing Meadows, Corona Park. An excellent candidate is an experienced rowing coach and is committed to sports based youth development.
Responsibilities:
1) Coach participants: assist Head Coach in training middle school girls to row both indoors on rowing machines and on the water
2) Assist with transportation to and from practice
3) Serve as a positive role model for all participants
Qualifications:
1) Knowledge of rowing (at least two years of competitive experience)
2) BA or BS preferred
3) Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
4) Clean driver’s license and comfortable driving a 15-passenger van preferred
5) Experience working with young people from diverse backgrounds a plus
Schedule: Mondays and Fridays starting February 6th through May 19th 4-7pm.
Compensation: This position is paid $20/hour, with a minimum of $60 per session.
Interested candidates should send the following documents to jennie@rownewyork.org with “MS Assistant Application” in the subject line:
1) Resume
2) Cover letter including a brief description of your background and interest
3) Three references
Job Title: Assistant Rowing Coach
Row New York is looking for two highly responsible, adaptable, and energetic individuals to coach our high school participants within the context of our daily rowing program.
Responsibilities:
1) Coach participants: assist Head Coach in training high school and middle school girls to row indoors on rowing machines and on the water
2) Assist with transportation to and from practice
3) Travel to regattas when you are available
4) Serve as a positive role model for all participants
Qualifications:
1) Knowledge of rowing (at least two years of competitive experience)
2) BA or BS preferred
3) Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
4) Clean driver’s license and comfortable driving a 15-passenger van preferred
5) Experience working with young people from diverse backgrounds a plus
Schedule: Opportunity to coach for minimum one day each week, maximum five days each week, Mon-Fri 4-7pm, Sat 9am-12pm. Please let us know if you are interested in any or all of the days.
Compensation: This position consists of numerous professional development and travel opportunities. The position also provides the individual with a rewarding and meaningful experience coaching rowing.
Interested candidates should send the following documents to jennie@rownewyork.org:
1) Resume
2) Cover letter including a brief description of your background and interest
