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Assistant Coach

New Bedford Rowing Center
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NBRC is looking to fill the Assistant Coach position starting July 2025. The Assistant Coach will report to our Head Coach and is expected to assist with youth summer programs and recruit new rowers as the NBRC
establishes its youth/junior program. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate proper rowing and coxswain technique and possess strong communication skills to motivate, support, and advance our rowers at
all levels of competition. This is a part-time position (no benefits).
 

RESPONSIBILITIES
● Assisting with practices, supporting race-day logistics, and fostering a safe, inclusive, and motivating team environment
● Prior rowing experience and a passion for mentorship are essential
● Coach the competitive and novice, Junior teams ages 12-18 years and youth summer programs
● Coach the competitive and LTR (learn to row) Masters sessions
● Supervise Junior Coaches
● Maintain all safety standards and NBRC protocols
● Routine maintenance of equipment and upkeep of NBRC boathouse
● Report to NBRC Head Coach and regularly check-in on programming development
● Provide a positive and nurturing team environment and upholds USRowing SafeSport standards
● Assist as needed with outreach and fundraising events
 

SCHEDULE
● This position is part-time, est. 24-30 per week, from July - August, with the potential to extend
● Some weeks may require fewer than the posted hours; weeks with regattas will likely require more
● On-water practice times vary; Weekday programming from 6:00 - 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. &
weekend programming from 6:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Timing subject to change.

● Masters practices are held Saturday, Sundays, Tuesdays & Thursdays
○ Youth Summer programming will be Monday through Friday
● Organizing occasional evening workshops or video review with teams is strongly encouraged
 

QUALIFICATIONS
● Significant rowing and/or coaching experience
● Knowledge of equipment maintenance and rigging
● Knowledge of safety procedures
● Ability to operate a coach’s launch
● US Rowing Level 1 coaching certification required
● Current boater safety card, First Aid/CPR and SafeSport certification
● Compensation: $20-$25/hour; Compensation commensurate with experience and responsibilities.
● Employment subject to successful completion of CORI background check
Applicants should send a cover letter and resume with 1-2 references to: info@newbedfordrowing.org as soon as
possible with “Assistant Coach Position” in the subject line.
Additional information at www.newbedfordrowing.org.