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.

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.