Wyoming Seminary seeks a Head Varsity Rowing Coach for Grades 9 through postgraduate student-athletes, starting immediately. The head coach is responsible for providing leadership and direction to all facets of the rowing program in advancing the mission of Wyoming Seminary and the Athletics Department. The head coach reports directly to the Associate Director of Athletics and the Athletics Department. This is a part-time position in itself but can be paired with other campus openings if opportunities arise.

Wyoming Seminary's rowing program is a member of the Philadelphia Scholastic Rowing Association (PSRA), competing in sculling events at scholastic regattas in Philadelphia and New Jersey. Specific areas of responsibility include on- and off-water rowing-specific coaching, recruitment, student-athlete development, program administration, and program advancement. All activities shall be conducted within the policies and resource framework of Wyoming Seminary, the Athletics Department, and National Federation of High Schools (NFHS).

Responsibilities:

• Schedules regattas with the Athletics Department
• Partners with the Admission Office to recruit mission-appropriate applicants
• Oversees the development and progress of each student-athlete
• Communicates regularly and clearly with parents about program expectations, culture, practice schedules, etc.
• Collaborates with the Director of Athletics and Athletics Department colleagues, Upper and Lower School faculty and staff, and the broader school community
• Oversees school rowing equipment and assists in maintaining club facilities and equipment (boats, oars, rowing machines, launches, trailer)
• Potential for teaching on a part-time basis
• Organizes and leads on- and off-water practices, providing direct coaching and technical feedback, with shared emphasis on individual and overall boat improvement
• Ensures all applicable HGP policies, safety rules, and the school's code of conduct are followed by all coaches and team members

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated coaching experience with adolescents in this age group
• A passion for athletic competition and the ability to motivate and inspire athletes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive school community
• Personal traits appropriate for nurturing the growth of children — must be fun, energetic, creative, flexible, and patient
• Required certifications: Boating license, first aid/CPR & Safe Sport, US Rowing Level 1 or Level 1 Certification preferred

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to drive a boat trailer (or willingness to learn)
• Ability to make minor-to-moderate boat repairs (or willingness to learn)

About Wyoming Seminary College Preparatory School

Founded in 1844, Wyoming Seminary is an independent, coeducational preparatory school in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Sem, affectionately called it, holds a passion for learning, leading, and serving. Respect, integrity, and responsibility are core values. Through excellent academic, art, and athletic programs, students and teachers are part of a vibrant living and learning community. Wyoming Seminary faculty and staff are campus leaders, role models, and important mentors for our students as well as one another. Faculty members have a passion for learning, leading, and serving and are committed to participating fully in campus life. Along with teaching, faculty and staff connect with our community in afternoon extracurriculars, weekend and evening duties, and the advisory program. In applying for any position, please follow the directions within the job posting. All applicants will hear a response. For any part-time positions (like coaching or support staff), preference is given to applicants who can serve more than one role at the school.

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