Assistant Varsity Rowing Coach

About Girls Preparatory School:

The mission of Girls Preparatory School (GPS) is to inspire each girl to lead a life of integrity and purpose by engaging her mind, cultivating her strengths, and nurturing her self-confidence and respect for others. Currently, 130 faculty and staff serve approximately 500 girls in grades 6-12 with a college preparatory curriculum that includes a full complement of courses in the humanities, STEM, the arts, and more, as well as a rich and varied cocurricular program. 

GPS prioritizes healthy connections and relationships, fostering a culture where each girl is known, heard, and empowered to use her voice. This culture of acceptance and belonging nurtures and lifts her up in mind, body, and spirit so that she can find her place and discover her potential with confidence and joy for dynamic engagement in a rapidly changing world. 

Faculty support each student in a learner-centered and collaborative culture that is aligned with our mission, vision, and values. Furthermore, faculty and staff are expected to understand and embody our tenets of excellence.

Athletics At GPS:

The GPS Athletics mission includes teaching girls to be team players, understand the importance of mental toughness, accept challenges enthusiastically, and value strength, fitness, stamina, and good health. The bonds of friendship that come from working hard every day as teammates — striving for excellence toward an ambitious goal and developing the fundamental values of discipline and self-improvement — all are part of athletics at Girls Preparatory School.  Ultimately, the GPS athletic environment is about aiming to be the very best on the field of competition, in the classroom, and in life. That attitude is shared by the outstanding staff of award-winning GPS coaches and more than 300 athletes who are involved at the varsity and middle school level. GPS has a proud athletic history with 61 state championships won in 15 total varsity sports.  

Position Summary:

The successful candidate will show the ability to provide leadership, organization, and supervision for the GPS Rowing program in a manner that aligns with the mission of the total athletic program at GPS. This individual will be responsible for providing direction, instruction, and supervision to student-athletes so they achieve a high level of skill and an appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship, and teamwork. Interested candidates should upload a cover letter (addressed to Director of Athletics, Allie Tennyson), a resume, and a list of at least three professional references consolidated as a single PDF document.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Instructs and demonstrates skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team achievement in rowing, aiding the educational and individual growth of team members. 

• Implements and maintains a standard of performance consistent with the institution’s goals of athletic excellence while supporting the school’s standards for academic and personal discipline. 

• Assists with plans and set-up for activities, practices, and interscholastic contests. Travels with student athletes on the team bus to and from all competitions.

• Enforces discipline policies, emphasizes good sportsmanship in word and behavior, and advocates healthy lifestyles. 

• Maintains a safe environment for all student athletes at all times and ensures their appropriate behavior.

• Maintains appropriate certifications and training as required. Studies and upholds department and school policy outlined in the GPS Coaches’ Handbook.

• Communicates and interacts thoughtfully and courteously with all students, staff, parents, and officials and resolves conflict in a professional manner.  Professionally represents Girls Preparatory School at all times.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree Expected

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds

• Completed or ability to complete the TN Boating Safety Certificate

• A minimum of two (2) years coaching Rowing, preferably female athletes 

• Knowledge of US Rowing Rules for competition

• Demonstrated commitment to building cultural competencies and empowering students to engage across differences.

Girls Preparatory School is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and unlawful harassment. It is the School’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, or disability or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. It is the intent and resolve of the School to comply with the letter and the spirit of the law in the implementation of all facets of equal opportunity. The School’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

All employees are responsible for complying with the School’s equal employment opportunity policy.