Assistant Rowing Coach

The Stony Brook School is looking for a talented, mission-aligned, Assistant Rowing Coach to support our expanding program this fall. The ideal candidate will possess a track record of inspiring high performance and novice rowers to reach their full potential as cooperative teammates, conscientious leaders, and competitive athletes. Responsibilities include driving a launch and minibus (training provided). Experience hauling trailers is highly valued. This seasonal, part-time position, reports to the Head Coach and Athletic Director.

Established in 1922, The Stony Brook School is a diverse, co-ed, Christian, college preparatory boarding and day school (grades 7-12) situated on a beautiful 55-acre campus on the north shore of Long Island in New York. The Stony Brook School is known around the world as an institution that prizes academic rigor, cultural diversity, civil discourse, and authentic Christian faith.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate a respectful, collaborative, and inclusive team culture aligned with the Mission of The Stony Brook School
• Maintain vigilance as a supervisor enforcing safety protocol at all times, including monitoring for changes in the weather
• Assist the planning and implementing of daily training with the Head Coach's guidance
• Assist in planning and communicating lineups, adjusting in response to attendance, preparation and ability.
• Provide effective team-wide and individualized feedback regarding technique, fitness, and competitive strategies for optimal development.
• Supervise equipment transport and safety checks, troubleshoot rigging, report maintenance issues, and assist with inventory as directed by the Head Coach
• Attend training sessions, coach's meetings, regattas, team events and assist with the supervision of athletes during weekend regattas.
• Timely, professional communication with the Head Coach, athletes, and parents
• Influence recruitment and retention of team members by promoting unity and belonging

Availability

• Fall Season; August 20 - November 16th (additional seasons negotiable)
• M-F Training 3:15 pm - 6:15 pm according to school calendar
• Saturday Training 9:00 am - 11:30 am.
• Weekly Coach's meeting (meals provided)

Qualifications

• 2 years of previous coaching experience, or evidence of a successful rowing career including high performance training on a college level or beyond
• Proficient knowledge of technique, training methods, rigging, and race strategy.
• Current: First Aid /CPR/AED & Safe Sport certifications (or will obtain prior to season)
• NYS Boating Safety Certification (or will complete prior to first day on the water)
• Commitment to prioritizing safety both on and off the water
• Possess high energy, high career ambition, and strong ability to connect respectfully with teenagers from diverse backgrounds, while serving as a positive role model.
• Eagerness to serve in a faith-based learning environment that emphasizes Christian values and character formation
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to interact professionally with parents and school community members
• Experience working as part of a collaborative team of Coaches who are dedicated to improving through providing and responding to constructive feedback
• Availability to attend all practices (average of 18-25 hours/week) and regattas throughout the Fall 2025 season,
• Valid US Driver's license with a clean driving record and the ability to commute independently to and from work as well as availability to certify in advance of the season as a minibus driver

• In addition to the typical 15-20 hours per week coaching load, Stony Brook Rowing Coaches play a role supervising regattas and transporting athletes.

  Preferred Experience

  • US Rowing Certification Level I or higher
  • Current Life Guard Certification
  • Proficiency rigging boats, experience maintaining equipment and contributing to inventory
  • Additional consideration may be given to candidates who demonstrate a strong interest in contributing to broader aspects of school life, such as serving as an advisor, dorm parent, club sponsor, or participating in community activities such as family dinners.

  Salary Range

  $4,000.00 - $4,500.00 per season

  Why SBS Rowing?

  The Stony Brook School is committed to optimizing potential for growth by maintaining a low athlete to coach ratio. Last Spring, ninety-two percent of our athletes earned medals at New York State Scholastic Rowing Championships. Below are listed some additional milestones accomplished by the dedicated athletes who kickstarted our inaugural season last spring as an independent scholastic program.

  '25 Worlds Trial Winner

  U19 2x

  '25 Youth Nationals Qualifiers

  U17 girls 2x

  Men's Varsity 1x (top 10 finish)

  Women's U16 4x

  Womens U17 2x

  '25 Scholastic State Championships

  Men's Varsity 1x

  Women's U16 4x

  '25 NYSSRC Scholastic Medals

  Women's U17 1x

  women's U17 girls 2x

  Men's u17 1x

  Men's freshman 4x

  Women's freshman 4x:

  Men's u17/jr 4x

  Men's u17 1x

  Men's Varsity 1x

  Women's U16 4x

  The culture of fellowship is sacred to this boarding school community. The Assistant Rowing Coach is welcome to attend community wide fellowship events and meals that align with our training schedule. SBS is located on the beautiful North Shore of Long Island just 1 hour east of New York City, and all the Culture the Big Apple has to offer.

  Equal Employment Opportunity

  The Stony Brook School is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at The Stony Brook School are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, national origin, age, citizenship, genetic predisposition, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Salary : $4,000 - $4,500