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Job Details: Job Location: San Jose Campus - Jacksonville, FL 32217. Education Level: 4 Year Degree. Job Category: Coaching.

Lead and sustain a competitive interscholastic and club rowing program. Working in partnership with the other Head Coach, this position oversees a staff of 4–6 Assistant Coaches and approximately 140 student‑athletes in grades 6–12. The Head Coach fosters a positive, high‑performing team culture while supporting the athletic, personal, and academic development of student‑athletes. This is a 12‑month, full‑time position.

• Bachelor's Degree from a four‑year college or university required
• Prior success as a competitive rower at the club or collegiate level desired
• Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with student‑athletes, families, and colleagues through effective communication, professionalism, and a student‑centered coaching philosophy
• Passion for rowing and a commitment to helping student‑athletes reach their full potential
• Experience with independent school programs and adolescents preferred
• U.S. Rowing Level I or II Certification or higher preferred; be a member in good standing of U.S. Rowing
• Knowledge of FHSAA rules and regulations preferred
• Professional behaviors consistent with U.S. Rowing and FHSAA Regulations
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications
• Knowledge of rowing instruction, physical conditioning, and current coaching methodologies
• Minimum five years of leadership and rowing coaching experience
• Must possess or be willing to obtain and maintain a Florida Driver’s and Boating license

Demonstrate and promote the Mission of The Bolles School and the Athletic Department's vision of developing student‑athletes who are "Humble in Victory and Gracious in Defeat." Must have the ability and willingness to communicate well, work congenially, and effectively with all school personnel and school families, as well as with the larger business and educational community. As a member of the Bolles team, must perform other duties as requested.

• Lead all aspects of the scholastic and club rowing programs, including planning, scheduling, practices, regattas, off‑season training, camps, and youth rowing initiatives in partnership with the other Head Coach
• Supervise athletes during practices and regattas, including general warm‑up, race preparation and race analysis
• Develop and implement seasonal training plans, assign workouts, teach rowing technique and safety, assess athlete development, and provide timely feedback
• Teach rules of rowing and boathouse protocol
• Foster a positive, disciplined, and inclusive team culture while mentoring Assistant Coaches and supporting the development of student‑athletes
• Maintain a safe rowing environment by enforcing safety protocols, training coaches and athletes, and overseeing boathouse and on‑water operations
• Advise and counsel rowers who wish to pursue junior development opportunities and/or collegiate competition, including writing letters of recommendation if requested
• In partnership with the other Head Coach, develop and sustain a youth rowing program separate from the scholastic rowing program
• Co‑manage the physical operation, maintenance and inventory of the waterfront facilities—boathouse, docks and equipment at our state‑of‑the‑art boathouse and crew complex
• Oversee program administration, including scheduling, travel, budgeting, billing, special events, marketing support, and collaboration with school administration and parent leadership
• Manage special events related to Crew; coordinate the seasonal athletic awards assembly
• In partnership with Marketing, provide input in preparation and dissemination of publicity to promote events
• Work with Administration, parent leadership, and committees to manage and grow the program
• Ensure compliance with all applicable USRowing, Florida Scholastic Rowing Association, FHSAA, and Bolles School policies and regulations
• Responsible for the selection, supervision, and evaluation of Assistant Coaches supporting the rowing program