Head Girl's Rowing Coach

Title:  Head Coach Girl’s Rowing

Schedule/Travel:  Academic year, full-time position. Travel is required.

Staff or Faculty (depends on if combined with another teaching or administrative role)

Start date:   August 1, 2026

Position Summary:

Kent School is seeking a Head Coach for Girls’ Rowing who is deeply committed to the growth and well-being of our students. The ideal candidate will bring a genuine love of the sport, strong technical and strategic rowing knowledge, and successful coaching experience at the high school or collegiate level. This is an opportunity to build on a proud and competitive tradition. With the full support of an engaged administration and school community, the Head Coach will shape a comprehensive girls' rowing program that emphasizes athletic excellence, teamwork, resilience, and sportsmanship. 

Specific Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Serving in either a teaching role or department role in keeping with the mission, values, and standards established by Kent School.
• Overseeing our girls' rowing program all three seasons.
• Performing regular duty in our residential program (if hired as faculty).
• Participating in Faculty committees (if hired as faculty).
• Serving as Advisor to 5-7 students (if hired as faculty).
• Maintaining Public Passenger Endorsement (PPE) to drive a school vehicle for school activities.

Ideal candidate:

• Student-centered educator.
• Eager to work collaboratively with colleagues.
• Effective oral and written communicator.
• Committed to developing a team grounded in equity and inclusion.
• Facilitate player development using sport science.
• Invested in making positive contributions to the student experience, including in dorms, on teams and clubs, and through advising.

Head Coach Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Program Leadership & Strategic Planning:
• Co-lead, in partnership with the Athletics Director, the development and execution of a three-year strategic plan for Kent Rowing.
• Establish short- and long-term goals that strengthen program competitiveness, sustainability, and community engagement.

• Team Culture & Student-Athlete Development:
  • Competitiveness and joy in the sport
  • Mental and physical toughness
  • Respect for the sport, opponents, and officials that sets a standard among peer schools
  • Full engagement in the Kent School community and consistent support of school values
• Build, reinforce, and sustain a strong team culture centered on:
• Mentor student-athletes in sportsmanship, leadership, resilience, and personal accountability.
• Staff Leadership:
• Build and lead a cohesive, supportive coaching staff ranging from highly experienced coaches to those newer to the sport.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and professional development to ensure consistent coaching philosophy and instructional quality.

• Recruitment & Program Growth:
• Actively recruit and retain student-athletes in collaboration with admissions and school partners.
• Serve as a visible ambassador for Kent Rowing within and outside of the school community.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience coaching rowing (high school or college).
• Strong understanding of rowing tactics, rules, and player development principles.
• Excellent communication, leadership and motivational skills.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends (to include travel).
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and maneuver heavy boats and oars.
• Capacity to endure long hours in varying weather conditions. 
• Demonstrated ability to tread water and swim meters.

Additional Requirements:

• Successful completion of post-o