Juniors Women's Head Coach
General Responsibilities
Run a seamless organization of the Women’s boats within the greater Nashville Juniors Rowing Programs
Demonstrate professional demeanor at all times and maintain compliance with NR Code of Conduct
Continue to grow Nashville Junior Rowing Women’s Team to a nationally competitive level
Maximize the performance of our competing Juniors Women’s boats
Organization & Planning
Organize a structured set of Women’s boats for our Juniors participants to move through to best serve their athletic needs and fit within the Nashville Juniors Rowing program
Build and supervise, with oversight from the Executive Director and Board of Directors, a competent and cohesive Juniors Women’s coaching staff
Direct Women’s coaches to create and foster a fluid program environment for all athletes
Start each season with a detailed schedule and review the program with the Juniors Program Director. The schedule should include:
Practice dates and times complete through the end of that specific season (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer)
Regattas selected to prepare the High School program for championship events
Smaller inter-squad competitions created to display the growth of the Middle School and Novice boats
Work within the implementation of the Juniors training and organizational plan to the best of the staff’s abilities during each season
Be a part of the coordinated staff, equipment and practice times for all Juniors squads
Assure that all Juniors Women’s rowers are boated in the correct program and taught in a manner consistent with each rower’s commitment, fitness, and level of skill
Safety
The Juniors Women’s Head Coach is responsible for the safety of all Juniors Women’s program and individual activities
Confirm that there are sufficient chaperones for youth regattas
Assure compliance with all NR /USRowing safety policy and procedure
Notify Executive Director of any concerns or infraction of policy
Teaching
Enforce a uniform rowing technique across all Juniors Women’s boats and within the Juniors Program Structure
Facilitate the documentation of attendance within the Juniors women’s programs (Varsity, Novice, etc)
Monitor the performance of all squads and provide technical advice to Assistants to improve ratio of successful rows to unsuccessful rows
Participate in at least two Fall races with the top boats and upwards of four Spring races with all crews
Support the Development Program and foster relationships with Middle School athletes that will matriculate up to the Women’s team
Develop and institute a coxswain training program
Meet with the Juniors Program Director on regular basis to assure consistency throughout the program continuum
Regattas
Coordinate regatta entry forms with the Juniors Program Director and your assistants. Have assistants create race lineups, then he/she should collect all entries, and submit them. Make sure waivers have been collected or submitted electronically
Be available for trailer driving to/from all Juniors Regattas/Scrimmages
Additional Responsibilities
Present Seasonal Women’s Team Reports to the Program Director in November, February, and June of each year
Be responsible for the recruitment for the Junior Women’s programs in conjunction with the Community Outreach Coordinator
Work closely with the greater Nashville Rowing Community to foster comprehensive team focus and promote strong bonds for a united vision.
Support the running of the Learn-to-Row and Novice programs
Be Head Women’s Rowing coach at The Harpeth Hall School and attend Harpeth Hall coaches meetings
Any and all other duties identified by Executive Director
Annual Review
Base salary review is based on the “responsibilities” used when hiring current coach. We view these activities as the minimum expectations for our staff. A good job here is reflected in a salary increase. An annual bonus will be considered with the potential for the staff member to earn an additional 0-10% of his base salary. The Board of Directors determines bonus point criteria for each year and those criteria for the next year are shown to the head coach during annual review.
Job Qualifications
Minimum 3-5 years of previous coaching experience preferred; Familiarity with running and growing a program as a part of a club; experience managing / directing assistant coaches; Ability to run safe, organized, and productive practices is required; Must be patient, make good decisions, and have a positive attitude; Safe Sport certified; Must be able to pass background check