Manager of Youth Recreation

Community Rowing Inc•Boston, MA

3d•$55,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager of Youth Recreational Programming holds a leadership role in CRI’s programming with the advancement and management of CRI’s on-water youth rowing programs. The Manager of Youth Recreational Programming embodies CRI’s mission by overseeing engagement opportunities for young rowers to get involved with the sport at the recreational or pre-competitive level, and any level in between. The manager exemplifies teamwork and respect towards staff, coaches, and athletes and fosters a positive community and learning environment that supports retention of all youth recreation rowers.

Requirements

Superior leadership, management, interpersonal, organizational and mentoring skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to work with others collaboratively and effectively, including sharing space and equipment with other CRI programs
Creative self-starter who is energized by sharing our mission and message to our community in an approachable, positive and enthusiastic manner
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in a broad range of real time situations
Understanding of the physiological and psychological needs of young/high school aged student-athletes
Plan, organize and teach to an organized and well thought out training plan in a highly collaborative environment
Teach sweep and sculling technique safely and effectively
Ability to appropriately rig all the classes of sweep and sculling boats to this age group
Ability to lift 30 lbs in the form of rowing machines, gas tanks and other required equipment
Ability to step on uneven surfaces to safely move between all water vessels and docks
Ability to project your voice with assistance from a power megaphone
Ability to stand for extended periods in adverse weather conditions on water and on land

Responsibilities

Hire, onboard, supervise, and observe coaches, in order to achieve each program’s goals and impact
Facilitates coach development and performs regular check-ins and performance reviews
Ensure that coaches are working toward program objectives with specific focus season-to-season on retention in CRI programs, especially among youth of color and those from diverse backgrounds
Increase the retention rate of youth learn to row, skills development, and summer skills athletes by ensuring programs are operating at or above enrollment objectives and pathways for further engagement are clearly communicated to athletes and parents, especially among youth of color and those from diverse backgrounds
Collaborate directly with Directors and Managers of other programs at CRI, to ensure consistency in goals and messaging of programs
Collaborate with youth recreational coaches to resolve issues and to communicate with parents.
Develop and oversee effective program framework management
Coach youth recreation programs including CRI programs involving youth learn to row programs, after school programs and summer learn to row and skills programs.
Manage registration records, and create and maintain coaching schedules, in accordance with maintaining coach to athlete ratios and proper staffing.
Organize and execute recruiting activities that lead to participation in key programs at strategically essential enrollment levels
Collaborate with other coaches, including competitive team head coaches, to assess athletes in their potential upward movement through programming
Explore, maintain and enrich relationships with strategic community partners
Attend (or identify a suitable representative) recruiting, networking, and promotional events/opportunities that promote CRI and the programs offered to the community (wellness fairs, parents nights, tables at community events, etc.)
Increase athletes’ awareness of opportunities to advance competitively and coordinate / collaborate with other coaches
Provide updates to staff responsible for social media and promotional materials, internal and external stakeholders, and parents in coordination with communications manager, senior staff, etc.
Communicate logistics, planning and internal organizational needs to key stakeholders
Create a parent communication plan that will anticipate general inquiries and overall logistical aspects of youth programs. This may include information on staff, program goals, and schedule information.
Effectively and appropriately communicate with parents in a timely and organized fashion, including on a one-on-one basis as needed
Support the execution of youth recreational special events including but not limited to the Let’s Row events and races, youth races such as he Head of the Q, School Field Trips and other events
Support Let’s Row event logistics in collaboration with Middle School Indoor Rowing Manager.
Organize the planning and execution of the race for youth recreation athletes
Actively participate on the race committee
Schedule and manage middle school field trips and other outreach/recruiting events to the Harry Parker Boathouse, in collaboration with internal stakeholders regarding scheduling, equipment and space allocation, and staffing
Organize and manage other youth recreation events as they arise
Other Duties as Assigned