Austin, Texas
Posted: 09-Jun-26
Location: Dallas, Texas
Type: Part Time
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Position Description (What you will do):
The Hockaday School seeks an experienced and enthusiastic Head Rowing Coach to lead all aspects of its rowing program during the fall and spring rowing seasons, with an anticipated start date of August 3, 2026. Reporting to the Director of Athletics, the Head Rowing Coach is responsible for the overall direction, administration, and development of the program, including planning and conducting practices, coaching student-athletes during training and competition, and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the team.
The successful candidate will possess substantial knowledge of rowing techniques, training methodologies, safety protocols, and competitive strategy. The Head Rowing Coach will foster a positive and inclusive team culture that promotes skill development, sportsmanship, personal growth, and a commitment to excellence. The coach is expected to create an environment in which each student-athlete is treated with respect and dignity while encouraging teamwork, leadership, and a lifelong appreciation for the sport.
The Head Rowing Coach will collaborate with the Athletics Department to support the mission and values of The Hockaday School and provide a rewarding athletic experience for all participants.
You’re excited about this opportunity because you’ll....
- Overseeing the Upper School Rowing programs, teams, and coaches
- Instructing athletes in the fundamental skills, strategies, and physical conditioning necessary for individual and team success
- Preparing, organizing and supervising all practices
- Organizing an initial team meeting each season to establish team rules, procedures, policies, and expectations
- Abiding by all school and US Rowing rules and policies
- Equipment upkeep and repairs
- Work with Athletic Operations to coordinate team travel
- Work with Dallas Rowing Club for practice space and storage
- Assign lineups and submit entries for all regattas
- Developing and establishing open communication with parents and athletes
- Submitting information to the Director of Athletics including, but not limited to, season results, inventory of equipment, award nominations, and program needs for the following season
- Driving teams and/or equipment to and from Hockaday and practices or competitions; must meet Hockaday’s requirements to be cleared to drive (does not require a CDL)
- Other duties as assigned
We’re excited about you because you have...
- High school diploma, bachelor’s degree preferred
- At least three years of experience in coaching rowing, or similar relevant experience
- Trailer driving required (previous experience preferable but not required)
- Basic understanding and ability to use computers and technology including (e.g., Microsoft Windows and Office products, basic office equipment, etc.)
- Well-developed interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with all constituents in a school environment, including students, co-workers, parents, alumnae, volunteers, and the public
- Adaptability, honesty, self-reliance, teamwork, dependability, flexibility, willingness to listen and learn, work ethic, determination, persistence, problem-solving skills, loyalty, and congeniality are essential
- Must successfully complete background screening and verification through Hockaday and US Rowing
- Must have the ability to work in a school environment through satisfactory completion of all legally required and School-required background and screening checks and verifications, including criminal and sex offender background checks.
- Regularly works in outdoors in varying weather conditions and climate
- Regularly uses close and distance vision, ability to observe students from various distances
- Ability to move in a manner that provides effective demonstration of movements required in the sport of rowing
- Ability to regularly move rowing equipment to and from storage facilities and/or vehicles
- Sometimes works in a stressful environment, effectively dealing with a diverse array of contacts; stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions, particularly with respect to adequate supervision and safety of student athletes
- Ability to frequently work flexible hours to support before or after-school practices and other weekend events as scheduled for the season
- Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries with students, fellow staff and community members
In this role, you will....
- Participate in all requisite School trainings prior to the start of the school, and throughout the School year.
- Attend required staff development and training sessions throughout the year
- Attend periodic in-service meetings
- Acknowledge receipt of the current Employee Handbook and are responsible for reviewing the contents and abiding by rules, policies and procedures stated in the Handbook or otherwise by the School
- Abide by Hockaday’s Code of Ethics and Conduct
- Commit to the ideals expressed in Hockaday’s Tenets of Coaching Excellence
Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
- Regularly works in outdoors in varying weather conditions and climate
- Regularly uses close and distance vision, ability to observe students from various distances
- Ability to move in a manner that provides effective demonstration of movements required in the sport of rowing
- Ability to regularly move rowing equipment to and from storage facilities and/or vehicles
- Sometimes works in a stressful environment, effectively dealing with a diverse array of contacts; stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions, particularly with respect to adequate supervision and safety of student athletes
- Ability to frequently work flexible hours to support before or after-school practices and other weekend events as scheduled for the season
- Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries with students, fellow staff and community members
About The Hockaday School:
The Hockaday School is an independent, college preparatory school for girls of strong potential and diverse backgrounds who may be expected to assume positions of responsibility and leadership in a rapidly changing world. With an enrollment of more than 1,100 students, The Hockaday School is the nation’s largest prekindergarten through grade 12 independent girls’ school. Ranked among the country’s finest college preparatory schools, it was founded over a century ago and continues today to build on its original Four Cornerstones: Character, Courtesy, Scholarship, and Athletics.
Hockaday’s faculty are recognized as experienced leaders in their field and students in every grade benefit from outstanding faculty and access to unmatched resources. Families who choose Hockaday care deeply about providing their daughters with a comprehensive and rigorous education, both inside and outside the classroom. Hockaday’s student body reflects the diversity that is deeply valued by the School.
Limitations and Disclaimer:
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. This job description reflects administration’s assignment of essential functions; and nothing in this herein restricts administration’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.
The Hockaday School is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy not to discriminate, and to comply with all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, veteran status, or other applicable protected classification.
