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Employment Opportunity: Tulsa Youth Rowing Association Program Assistant Coach – 2015-16 season.
Tulsa Youth Rowing Association is seeking an assistant coach for its juniors rowing program for the 2015-16 season. Currently the team as about 55 members, but will be expanding during the summer to accommodate an increasing interest in this sport. The position requires a motivated and organized individual who enjoys working with high school age rowers. Previous rowing experience a plus.
The amount of time required to fulfill the requirements of the position will be approximately 12 hours per week. Practice sessions during the season are Monday through Friday from 4:30pm to 6:30pm (some sessions are only one hour during the week). Saturday practices run from 8am – 10am. Applicants should also be prepared to travel with the team on weekend to out of town regattas and also attend meetings and various team functions.
Responsibilities Include:
-Coaching athletes on the water and conditioning on land.
-Supervision and coordination of practices with an emphasis on safety.
-Some equipment maintenance. Knowledge of rigging a plus, but not required.
-Travel with the team and be available for weekend competitions.
-Work with other coaches to develop the TYRA rowing program.
-Recruitment of prospective athletes.
Salary:
There is a stipend available for successful applicants.
Application information:
Please send all applications/resume and references (3) for this position to coachb@okrowing.org or Attn: Neil Bergenroth, 8220 S. 85th E. Ave, Tulsa, OK, 74133 or call for more information (918) 906-5233. Applicants must be able to pass a background check through the NCSISafe.com agency and be willing to run a practice with our athletes as part of the interview process.