Job Type

Part-Time, Non-Exempt Hourly (Approx. 22 hours per week)

Supervisor

Queens Head Coach

Direct Reports

None

Apply

Send a resume and a cover letter explaining the reasons you are interested in and qualified for the position to coaching@rownewyork.org. Please include the title of the position (“Queens Assistant Coach”) in the email subject line. Only applicants asked to interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

About Us

Row New York is a sports-based youth development non-profit organization founded on the premise that the discipline and teamwork that rowing instills, when combined with rigorous academic support, has the power to change lives. At full capacity, our Youth Program serves over 250 high school student-athletes from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. It is a high dosage, year-round rowing and academic program with a goal of ensuring that 100% of our young people graduate high school and matriculate to college or begin an alternative post-secondary plan. In addition, we offer rowing to New Yorkers of all ages who are either people with physical or cognitive disabilities, military veterans, or local community members. Lastly, Row New York offers summer camps and a fee-for-service rowing program for New York City independent high schools. Our programs are offered at two rowing sites: Upper Manhattan and Flushing Meadows Corona Park.

 

Position Summary

The Queens Assistant Coach helps run the activities of high school student-athletes at RNY’s Queens boathouse under the supervision and guidance of the Head Coach and Senior Coach. The Assistant Coach supports the coaching of a team of student-athletes in both on and off water program activities after school and on Saturday mornings during the school year. In the summer, practices are held early on weekday mornings. The Queens Youth Program serves girls and gender-expansive youth and is primarily sculling and small-boat focused.

A strong candidate has at least three years of rowing experience (high school, club, or collegiate), has coached rowing for at least one year, is comfortable driving an outboard launch without supervision, and has experience working with diverse populations. The candidate will be inspired by and capable of developing the potential of every rower. For RNY this means growing a community of respect, inclusion, and belonging within which our youth focus on developing and practicing:

• Teamwork
• Healthy approaches to competition
• Physical and mental strength
• An understanding of self and the value of one’s own worth
• Tenacity and ambition
• Healthy, diverse social relationships

 

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach and Senior Coach in building a positive and supportive boathouse culture that promotes youth development and performance on and off the water 
• Help to ensure all aspects of rowing safety (on-water and within/around the boathouse)
• Teach rowers technique, competition, and teamwork
• Assist with timely collection and tracking of all participant data as needed
• Assist with minor equipment repairs, rigging, and general boathouse maintenance responsibilities
• Drive vans for participant pick-ups and drop-offs (if licensed and approved to drive company vehicles)

 

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of rowing experience (high school, club or collegiate) and a demonstrated passion for the sport
• At least 1 year of experience coaching rowing (youth or collegiate rowing); experience coaching sculling is a plus
• Experience driving an outboard motor launch without supervision; New York State Safe Boating License preferred
• Availability to work evenings and Saturday mornings as well as some holidays
• Understanding of positive youth development principles
• Ability to support an inclusive and equitable experience for all youth and staff
• Ability to communicate directly as well as provide and receive candid feedback 
• Proactive problem-solving skills and strong organizational skills
• Understanding of boathouse operations and rowing equipment
• Experienced driver with clean driver’s license strongly preferred

 

Additional Requirements

• In order to be eligible for the position, candidates must be available to work the following scheduled work hours:
  • September – May: Monday – Friday from 3:30 – 7:00 PM, and Saturday from 6:30 – 10:30 AM
  • June – August: Monday – Friday from 6:30 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Priority will be given to those who are able to work each program day.
• Assistant coaches must become certified in First Aid/CPR, SafeSport, New York State safe boating and the ability to drive a coaching launch. As of January 2025, all coaches must maintain at least a Level 1 USR Coaching Certification. Fees and time spent completing required certifications are paid by Row New York. 

 

Salary

$25 – $27 per hour depending on experience

 

How to Apply

Send a resume and a cover letter explaining the reasons you are interested in and qualified for the position to coaching@rownewyork.org. Please include the title of the position (“Queens Assistant Coach”) in the email subject line. Only applicants asked to interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please. 

Row New York is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage all applicants including people of color, women, Veterans, LGBTQIA+, older candidates and candidates with disabilities to apply. We appreciate all applicants, but please be advised that our capacity allows us to only respond to those best qualified for the position.