Job Details Job Title: Experienced Boys (Varsity) Head Coach
Location: Mt. Baker Rowing & Sailing Center – Seattle, WA
Position Type:
Part-Time
Work Week Schedule Practice schedule is Monday through Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings. Requirements also include weekend competition, seasonal staff trainings, and staff meetings.
Additional paid planning hours during the competitive season are included.
Other coaching opportunities and boathouse maintenance hours may be available depending on interest.
Fall: Early September through mid November
Conditioning: November and January
Spring: Late January through mid May
Summer: July/August (optional)
Pay
Starting Pay: $29.24/hr
Full Pay Range: $29.24-$33.74/hr (employee may earn up to $39.24/hr with continued employment)
Responsibilities:
We are seeking a leader and mentor who will help team members develop a life‑long passion for athletics and will teach and model teamwork, safety, sportsmanship, skill, and mutual respect. This coach will work directly with the Experienced Boys Assistant coach to develop and implement training and practice plans and prepare teams for competition. Members of Mount Baker’s experienced youth rowing program range in age from 13‑18 and have already completed a novice rowing season.
Plan and lead daily practices and regattas
Support the physical and technical development of experienced high school rowers
Uphold team standards and contribute to a culture of respect, accountability, and inclusion
Provide mentorship and guidance both on and off the water
Ensure athlete safety and adherence to all Mt. Baker and Seattle Parks and Recreation policies
Qualifications:
21 years of age or older
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Able to work in a collaboratively supportive, team environment
At least 5 years of experience in competitive rowing
Candidates must be able to pass a 10 minute float test prior to date of hire
Candidate must be able to commit to a full academic season (September through May)
Clean driving record
Desired Qualifications:
Youth coaching experience
Trailer driving experience
Rigging experience
USRowing Coaching Level 2 Certification
Shell repair and maintenance experience
Required Certifications:
Washington State Driver’s license by date of hire
USRowing Safe Sport trained prior to start date
USRowing Level 2 certification within 6 months of hire
Washington State Boaters Education certification within 1 month of hire
CPR/First Aid within 1 month of hire
Benefits:
Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST)
Application We are actively prescreening and interviewing for this role, so if this role is a good fit for you and you want to learn more about it, please apply now.
