Assistant Rowing Coach - Upper School

Assistant Rowing Coach - Cranbrook Schools

• Founded by Detroit philanthropists George and Ellen Booth in 1904, Cranbrook Educational Community is one of the world’s leading centers of education, science, and art.
• Comprised of a graduate Academy of Art, contemporary Art Museum, Center for Collections and Research, House and Gardens, Institute of Science, and more than 1,600 students attending our Pre-K through 12 independent college preparatory Schools, Cranbrook welcomes thousands of visitors and students to its campus each year.
• Critics have called Cranbrook “the most enchanted and enchanting setting in America” and in 1989 it was designated a National Historic Landmark.
• The campus is located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, about 20 miles north of downtown Detroit.
• For more, please visit our website: www.cranbrook.edu [http://www.cranbrook.edu/].

Cranbrook Athletics seeks an Assistant Rowing Coach who values the experience of being part of a rowing team and is passionate about working with young people. Our program is built on the belief that athletics should develop confidence, self-awareness, resilience, and balance while fostering kindness, character, leadership, and personal growth. Rowing experience is preferred, but a dedication to fitness, student development, and a willingness to learn are also highly valued.

Cranbrook has a proud athletic tradition that includes hundreds of conference, district, and regional championships. The Cranes have captured 102 State Championships across seven different sports and compete in outstanding athletic facilities.

Responsibilities: include, but are not limited to:

The Assistant Rowing Coach will

• Assist the Head Coach in planning and conducting practices for novice and varsity rowers.
• Provide instruction in rowing technique, race preparation, and athlete development.
• Supervise student-athletes during practices, regattas, and team travel while ensuring a safe environment.
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and student-centered team culture.
• Serve as a positive role model through professionalism, sportsmanship, integrity, and respect.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Demonstrate a genuine commitment to working with and mentoring young people.
• Foster a culture of growth, teamwork, resilience, and sportsmanship.
• Support the academic, social, and emotional development of student-athletes.
• Maintain high standards of integrity and professionalism.
• Collaborate effectively with students, families, faculty, and staff.

Requirements

• Rowing experience as an athlete and/or coach is preferred but not required.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to create a positive and supportive team environment.
• A commitment to the educational mission of school-based athletics.
• The ability to work collaboratively with coaches, students, families, and colleagues.

For consideration, please submit your resume and complete the application in full.