Job Title: High Performance Coach Sculling

Reports to: Chief High Performance Officer

Location: United States 

About USRowing:

USRowing is a nonprofit organization recognized by the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee as the national governing body for the sport of rowing in the United States. The organization’s mission is to steward, strengthen, and grow American rowing by championing performance and igniting new passion for the sport.

USRowing selects, trains, and manages the teams that represent the U.S. in international competition. The organization serves multiple constituencies including novice learn-to-rowers, parents of rowers, masters rowers, adaptive rowers, collegiate rowers, indoor rowers and, most recently, coastal rowers.

We are focused on growing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the sport of rowing on a national scale, on increasing support for our national team programs, and providing additional benefits and value to our over 77,000 individual members and over 1,400 rowing organizations.

Job Summary:

The High Performance Coach Sculling (HPCS) is a strong and organized manager who leads with integrity and is focused on the growth and success of the Olympic sculling program. The HPCS is charged with running the sculling program for the Olympic Training Pool on a daily basis, while interacting with the rowing community to explain and communicate USRowing's High Performance philosophy.

The HPCS has excellent coaching skills and experience of developing and maintaining effective systems for data collection, information sharing, and project management. The HPCS possesses excellent written and verbal communications skills and has the ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism, confidentiality, and diplomacy at all times.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical supervision to the athletes of the Olympic Training Pool for the sculling program.
• Execute and monitor the yearly training and competition plan to ensure optimal performance of the individual athletes.
• Manage the integrated sport services and service providers, including sports medicine, biomechanics, nutrition and sports physiology.
• Communicate with collegiate and club coaches to ensure understanding of the pathway to the Olympic team.
• Deliver input into high level strategic planning to ensure long term results for the organization.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years elite coaching experience.
• Strong references from coaches and athletes.
• Impeccable safety record.
• Strong record of effective and respected management of a team/staff.
• Deep knowledge of the sport of rowing.   
• Ability to work across teams, with various partners, stakeholders, and athletes to achieve success.
• Exceptional communication skills.

Salary Range: $95,000 – $105,000

Benefits: USRowing supports the well-being of our employees by offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that currently includes subsidized health, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits, as well as self-insured health care and dependent day care flexible spending accounts.

How to Apply: Apply online

Application Deadline: December 13, 2024

USRowing is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We are committed to growing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the sport of rowing and believe that work begins in our own space. We believe diversity makes us stronger and encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds and life experiences to apply to join our team.