Coaches Wanted
Tritons Rowing is now hiring coaches to help our growing organization further its mission of promoting high school and middle school rowing in Northern Michigan.
No Rowing Experience Required
Qualifications:
- Ability to interact with student-athletes of different ages and skill levels in a positive and professional manner
- Ability to clearly explain practice plans, race plans, and technique related to the sport after completing the required coaches training
- Availability to be on time to all committed practice sessions (minimum of 2 per week)
- Experience teaching or coaching middle-school or high-school aged student athletes preferred but not required
Responsibilities:
- Monitors and evaluates the safety of all student-athletes, equipment, and facilities
- Ensures adherence to the Code of Conduct and Core Values of our team
- Follows the prescribed training plan or race plan for each coached session
- Provides clear and professional communication with all coaches, parents, and student-athletes
- Works cooperatively with all Tritons Rowing coaches, board members, parents, and student-athletes to ensure a healthy, positive team culture
Successful Applicants Must
- Pass a Background Check
- Have or obtain a First Aid/CPR/AED certification – Course Cost To Be Reimbursed Upon Successful Completion
- Have or obtain a Boaters Safety Certificate – Course Cost To Be Reimbursed Upon Successful Completion
- Have or obtain a USRowing Membership (Basic or above) – Basic Membership Cost To Be Reimbursed Annually
- Complete SafeSport training through your USRowing member profile
- Complete Level 1 Certified Coach training through your USRowing member profile – Course Cost To Be Reimbursed Upon Successful Completion
- Shadow our current coaches for 5 practice sessions – Paid Training Upon Successful Completion
Coaches Will Receive
- Access to club-owned equipment for personal use
- $20/hr for all paid training and coached practice sessions
- Travel per-diem, accommodations, and a race day stipend for traveling regattas (traveling to races is encouraged but not required)
- Team merch
- The knowledge they are having a profound impact on the lives of local-area youth