Part-Time Rowing Instructor at Thompson Boat Center

Guest Services, Inc. • Washington, DC

25d • $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Thompson Boat Center, a site managed by Guest Services, Inc., is now hiring seasonal rowing instructors for the 2026 season. Classes are offered April through October 7 days a week. Starting pay for this role is $20 per hour. If you love working outdoors and teaching sculling, this is a great opportunity for you! Apply today to join our All-Star Team! The Rowing Instructor is responsible for teaching a variety of sculling classes at Thompson Boat Center. Instructional programs are for both adults and youth from novice to experienced rowers. Classes most frequently occur from 6am to 10am and 3pm to 8pm on weekdays and 6am to 12pm on weekends. Schedules will vary throughout the season. Teaching and scheduling private lessons with guests and helping them work towards their individual training goals. Ability to respond to guests questions about the sport and programs we offer. Respond professionally back to calls and emails to schedule classes and lessons. Follow the assigned curriculum to teach the lessons. The Rowing Instructor will work directly with the site Managers, Shift Supervisors, and fellow Rowing Instructors at Thompsons.

Requirements

• Experienced teaching sculling is required.
• Previous experience as a rower or coxswain required.
• Ability to memorize facts and routines.
• Ability to swim and demonstrate rescue procedures.
• Experience driving a safety launch and a Washington DC Boater Safety Course Completion or Boating License.
• Proficient in speaking, reading and writing in English.
• Speech recognition and clarity, including the ability to understand the speech of customers and co-workers and the ability to speak clearly so that you can be understood by customers and co-workers in English.
• Physical presence at the job site is essential to perform job duties.

Nice To Haves

• US Rowing training or certification preferred.
• Ability to speak to a large group with confidence and enthusiasm.
• Effective teaching and communication skills.
• Desire to share passion for the water sport.
• First Aid & CPR Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teaching a variety of sculling classes for adults and youth, from novice to experienced rowers.
• Teaching and scheduling private lessons with guests, helping them achieve their individual training goals.
• Responding to guest questions about the sport and offered programs.
• Professionally responding to calls and emails to schedule classes and lessons.
• Following the assigned curriculum to teach lessons.
• Working directly with site Managers, Shift Supervisors, and fellow Rowing Instructors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed