Varsity Crew Coach

Position Description

The Agnes Irwin School, a PreK through 12 all-girls’ school in Rosemont, PA, is looking for

an experienced Varsity Crew Coach for the 2026-2027 school year. This position is responsible for the growth and continued development of the Varsity Crew program at Agnes Irwin. This is a three season (fall, winter, spring) position and requires extensive sculling experience and background in management of crew boats and equipment. 

Responsibilities:

• Leadership of the Varsity Crew program as head coach
• Increase participation numbers of student-athletes participating in crew program 
• Build and strategize training and competition plans for three seasons of rowing
  • Fall - club training season
  • Winter - training season 
  • Spring - high school competition season
• Coordinate practice sessions and training programs with an emphasis on athletic

growth and development as well as safety

• Attend all practices and regattas; coach team to build cohesive and competitive success on the water
• Promote a positive attitude, academic achievement, personal growth and leadership development through participation as a rower
• Manage and maintain program’s extensive equipment inventory
• Hire, if needed, and supervise assistant coaches
• Assist student-athletes in the college recruiting process
• Recruit student-athletes of high academic and athletic potential to Agnes Irwin
• Comply with all Agnes Irwin procedures and policies

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience sculling and coaching sculling, and teaching skills and strategies that apply to the skill level of the student-athletes
• Experience developing rowing athletes, leading/coordinating a team of coaches, and developing and advancing a long-term program vision and plan
• Evidenced ability to maintain and consistently exemplify the highest standards of professionalism, leadership, sportsmanship and respect
• Proven organizational and motivational skills
• Demonstrated abilities in communication and community relations
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work with students, staff, administration, and parents
• Knowledge of appropriate safety measures to ensure the well-being of student-athletes
• Experience working with an Athletic Trainer, ensuring student-athletes receive proper medical and physical training services
• CPR/First Aid certification
• Boater safety course
• Ability to drive school van; tow crew boat trailer and chuckwagon 

Please use this link on your website and anywhere else you post.  Typically, the How To Apply section reads, AIS has engaged The Finney Search Group to assist us in this search.  Please send all resumes with a cover letter to: https://www.thefinneysearchgroup.com/ais-crewcoach-application 

The Agnes Irwin School does not discriminate in any term or condition of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic or status protected by federal, state, or local law.