Wyoming Seminary College Preparatory School seeks to hire a Head Rowing Coach for grades 9 through post-graduate student-athletes starting immediately. The head coach will be responsible for providing leadership and direction to all facets of the rowing program in advancing the mission of Wyoming Seminary and the Athletics Department. The head coach will report directly to the Associate Director of Athletics and the Athletic Department. This is a part-time position in itself but can be paired with other campus openings if opportunities arise. 

Wyoming Seminary's rowing program is a Philadelphia Scholastic Rowing Association (PSRA) member, competing in sculling events at scholastic regattas in Philadelphia and New Jersey. Specific areas of responsibility include on and off-water rowing-specific coaching, recruitment, student-athlete development, program administration, and program advancement. All activities shall be conducted within the policies and resource framework of Wyoming Seminary, the Athletics Department, and the National Federation of High Schools (NFHS). 

Responsibilities:

• Schedule regattas with the Athletic Department
• Partner with the Admission Office to recruit mission-appropriate applicants 
• Oversight of the development and progress of each student-athlete.
• Communicate regularly and clearly with parents about program expectations, culture, practice schedules, etc. 
• Collaborate with the Director of Athletics and Athletic Department colleagues, Upper and Lower School faculty and staff, and the broader school community.
• Oversight of school rowing equipment and assistance in maintaining club facilities and equipment (boats, oars, rowing machines, launches, trailer).
• Potential for teaching on a part-time basis.

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated coaching experience with adolescents in this age group.
• A passion for athletic competition and the ability to motivate and inspire athletes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive school community.
• Personal traits appropriate for nurturing children's growth must be fun, energetic, creative, flexible, and patient.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to drive a boat trailer (or willingness to learn).
• Ability to make minor-moderate boat repairs (or willingness to learn).

Wyoming Seminary, as an equal opportunity employer, does not discriminate on the basis of color, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, or athletic or other school-administered programs.

About Wyoming Seminary College Preparatory School

Founded in 1844, Wyoming Seminary is an independent, coeducational preparatory school in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Sem, affectionately called it, holds a passion for learning, leading, and serving. Respect, integrity, and responsibility are core values. Through excellent academic, art, and athletic programs, students and teachers are part of a vibrant living and learning community. Wyoming Seminary faculty and staff are campus leaders, role models, and important mentors for our students as well as one another. Faculty members have a passion for learning, leading, and serving and are committed to participating fully in campus life. Along with teaching, faculty and staff connect with our community in afternoon extracurriculars, weekend and evening duties, and the advisory program. In applying for any position, please follow the directions within the job posting. All applicants will hear a response. For any part-time positions (like coaching or support staff), preference is given to applicants who can serve more than one role at the school.

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