ROWING COORDINATOR DUTIES

General description of job: Manages recreational rowing program. Works closely with, and reports to, Recreation Department and Central Connecticut Rowing (CCR) President.

Prerequisites:

Must have significant sweep rowing experience Must have strong organizational skills Examples of duties: 1. Develops programs and schedules for rowing classes, both on-water and on-land 2. Personally attends most rowing classes to oversee programs and maintain close contact with coaches, assistant coaches, coxswains and launch drivers ("staff") 3. Prepares estimated budgets for programs, including pricing and class size 4. Develops job descriptions for staff 5. Publicizes staff openings, reviews candidates and makes recommendations to Recreation Department for hire; ensure applicants complete employment paperwork 6. Develop and implement systems to ensure that staff are trained in boathouse procedures, safety and class protocols 7. Work with staff to maintain a positive and collaborative atmosphere 8. Supervise staff 9. Work with CCR Boathouse Manager to ensure that rowing equipment and boathouse facility (shells, oars, training equipment) are in good working order and appropriate for program needs 10. Work with CCR Race Coordinator to ensure that rowing competition opportunities are offered to rowers and carried out safely 11. Work with High School Staff to coordinate use of equipment and boathouse facility during class sessions and competitions 12. Schedule staff weekly and submit weekly or biweekly payroll in a timely manner to Recreation Dept 13. Develop and implement systems to communicate with staff and rowers about weather, cancellations, new offerings, safety concerns and similar items 14. Build positive, collaborative relationships with program staff, and participants 15. Coordinate with CCR President to schedule boathouse cleanup/organization/equipment work days 16. Communicate schedule of rowing program with High School coach and request use of High School Equipment 17. Manage daily problems with staff, rowers, scheduling issues, equipment breakdowns 18. Organize the promotion (postings, local papers, posters and signs), staffing, scheduling and setup of Learn to Row Day, including paid staff as well as 20+ volunteers 19. Direct prospective participants to Recreation Department for registration 20. Support/promote the rowing program at city events, such the Memorial Day parade, and booths at other city events with volunteers This is a stipend based position, paid at the end of the rowing season.