Assistant Rowing Coach - Part Time

ASSISTANT ROWING COACH / Part Time
SBS Rowing Seeks to Expand After Successful 1st Full Year Launch

The Stony Brook School is looking for a talented, mission-aligned, Assistant Rowing Coach to support our
expanding program this fall. The ideal candidate will possess a track record of inspiring high performance
and novice rowers to reach their full potential as cooperative teammates, conscientious leaders, and
competitive athletes. Responsibilities include driving a launch and minibus (training provided). This seasonal,
part-time position, reports to the Head Coach and Athletic Director.

Established in 1922, The Stony Brook School is a diverse, co-ed, Christian, college preparatory boarding and
day school (grades 7-12) situated on a beautiful 55-acre campus on the north shore of Long Island in New
York. The Stony Brook School is known around the world as an institution that prizes academic rigor, cultural
diversity, civil discourse, and authentic Christian faith.

 

Responsibilities
● Cultivate a respectful, collaborative, and inclusive team culture aligned with the Mission of The
Stony Brook School
● Maintain vigilance as a supervisor enforcing safety protocol at all times, including monitoring for
changes in the weather
● Assist the planning and implementing of daily training with the Head Coach's guidance
● Assist in planning and communicating lineups, adjusting in response to attendance, preparation
and ability.
● Provide effective team-wide and individualized feedback regarding technique, fitness, and
competitive strategies for optimal development.
● Supervise equipment transport and safety checks, troubleshoot rigging, report maintenance
issues, and assist with inventory as directed by the Head Coach
● Attend training sessions, coach's meetings, regattas, team events and assist with the
supervision of athletes during weekend regattas.
● Timely, professional communication with the Head Coach, athletes, and parents
● Influence recruitment and retention of team members by promoting unity and belonging

Availability
● Fall Season; August 20 - November 20th
● Spring Season; March 1 - June 5th
● M-F Training 2:20 pm - 6:20 pm according to school calendar
● Saturday Training 9:00 am - 11:30 am.
● Weekly Coach's meeting (meal provided)

Qualifications
● 2+ years of previous coaching experience, or evidence of a successful rowing career including
high performance training on a college level or beyond
● Proficient knowledge of technique, training methods, rigging, and race strategy.
● Current: First Aid /CPR/AED & Safe Sport certifications (or will obtain prior to season)
● NYS Boating Safety Certification (or will complete prior to first day on the water)
● Commitment to prioritizing safety both on and off the water
● Possess high energy, high career ambition, and strong ability to connect respectfully with
teenagers from diverse backgrounds, while serving as a positive role model.
● Eagerness to serve in a faith-based learning environment that emphasizes Christian values and
character formation
● Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to interact professionally with parents
and school community members
● Experience working as part of a collaborative team of Coaches who are dedicated to improving
through providing and responding to constructive feedback
● Availability to attend all practices (average of 25 hours/week) & chaperone 8 regional weekend
regattas throughout the 2026-2027 year
● Valid US Driver's license with a clean driving record and the ability to commute independently to
and from campus as well as availability to certify in advance of the season as a minibus driver

Preferred Experience
● US Rowing Certification Level I or higher
● Current Life Guard Certification
● Proficiency rigging boats, experience maintaining equipment and contributing to inventory

The culture of fellowship is sacred to this boarding school community. The Assistant Rowing Coach is
welcome to attend community wide fellowship events and meals that align with our training schedule. SBS is
located on the beautiful North Shore of Long Island just 1 hour east of New York City, and all the Culture the
Big Apple has to offer.

Why SBS Rowing?
The Stony Brook School is committed to optimizing potential for growth by maintaining a low athlete to
coach ratio. Last Year, 86% of our 28 athletes made A finals and 70% Medaled in one or more events at New
York State Scholastic Rowing Championships. Below are listed some additional milestones accomplished by
the dedicated athletes who kickstarted this Program since its inaugural season in the spring of '25

 

'25 Youth Nationals Competitors 
Men's Varsity 1x (top 10 finish) 
Women's U16 4x + C 
Women's U17 2x D

'25 NY Scholastic State Champions
Womens U17 2x 
Women's U16 4x +

'25 Worlds Trial Winner 
U19 Men's 2x composite

'25 Head of the Charles
Men's Varsity 1x (6th place finish)

'26 Youth Nationals Competitors
Men's Varsity 1x (top 10 finish)
Women's U17 1x B
Women's U17 1x B
Women's U17 2x C
Men's Varsity 2x C
Men's Varsity 1x D
Men's U17 4x D

'26 NY State Champions
Men's Varsity 2x
Men's Varsity 4x
Men's Novice 4x
'26 NY Scholastic State Champions
Men's Varsity 1x
Girls U17 2x

Equal Employment Opportunity
The Stony Brook School is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and prohibits discrimination and
harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at The Stony Brook School are based on business needs,
job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, national origin, age, citizenship,
genetic predisposition, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in
the locations where we operate.

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