Head Rowing Coach/Director of Rowing Operations

Two Rivers YMCA • Moline, IL

96d • $50,000 - $65,000

About The Position

Are you a rowing professional who is ready to take your career to the next level? Two Rivers YMCA is searching for a Head Rowing Coach to direct our Championship Y Quad Cities rowing programs/boathouse on the Mississippi Riverfront! This position supports the work of the Two Rivers YMCA, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. This position is responsible for program operations at the Bass Street YMCA-Sylvan Boathouse. Sylvan Boathouse is home to the internationally renowned Y Quad Cities Junior Rowing program. Developed under past direction of 5-time US Rowing Junior Coach of the Year, YMCA volunteer and former Olympian, Dr. Peter Sharis, Y Quad Cities Rowing continues to win Midwest and National Championships while regularly sending rowers off to the US Juniors Team to row internationally. The Head Rowing Coach is responsible for overseeing and building the crew team, nurturing parent and volunteer engagement in the program, coordinating participation in regattas, and directly overseeing equipment and facility operations at the Bass Street YMCA and Sylvan Boathouse.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of competitive rowing coach experience.
• Level 2 US Rowing Coach certification preferred or ability to attain within 90 days of hire.
• One year of experience loading and transporting rowing shells, driving motorized boats or safety launches during practice. Must have an acceptable driving record that is approved to drive for the YMCA.
• Basic janitorial and facility maintenance knowledge.
• Extensive knowledge of rowing skills, techniques, safety and teaching.
• Within 3 months of hire, completion of CPR, First Aid, AED for infant, child and adult, Bloodborne Pathogens, Illinois Harassment training and other training as assigned.
• Valid Driver's License and Car Insurance.
• Previous budget responsibility of at least $50k of revenue preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures programs and services meet community needs to include supervising existing program activities, establishing new program activities, and expanding the program within the community as needed.
• Serves as the Head Rowing Coach and is responsible for teaching proper rowing technique, leading rowing practices, workout schedule and conditioning, race entries, parent meetings and volunteers.
• Drives truck with trailer of boats and equipment to regattas during spring, summer, and fall rowing seasons.
• Recruits and hires diverse staff and volunteer teams across multiple dimensions of diversity. Onboards and develops them for success.
• Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations. Maintains regular, clear, and concise communication within area of responsibility.
• Manages the program, including developing and monitoring the program budget to meet fiscal objectives; compiling program statistics to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of and participation in program; securing and scheduling the needed facilities; and creating and scheduling the classes, activities or events.
• Ensures a clean safe environment for all participants and equipment inside and outside facility, program areas and during travel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Y program and childcare discounts
• 12% Retirement upon eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees