Radnor High School Boys Crew Club (RBCC) in Radnor, PA is immediately seeking qualified candidates for the position of Head Coach starting in the Fall of 2027.

 

As a member of the Philadelphia Scholastic Rowing Association (PSRA), Radnor Boys Crew Club is one of the Philadelphia area’s premier public school sweeping programs, with more than 20 years of tradition and competitive success. The program is supported by a strong parent-led Board and a dedicated alumni base that remains deeply invested in the success of RBCC and the young men who represent it.

 

The program historically has between 35 and 40 rowers and primarily races 8+ and 4+ boats in several categories, including freshman, novice, junior varsity, lightweight and varsity. The team competes at six regattas in the Fall including the Head of The Schuylkill Regatta, Navy Day Regatta, and the Head Of The Charles Regatta. During the Spring, RBCC competes in eight regattas including the five Manny Flick-Horvat Regattas, PSRA City Championships, US Rowing Mid-Atlantic Youth Championships and Stotesbury Cup Regatta.

 

The next Head Coach will have the opportunity to lead a respected, well established high school rowing program with a rich history, a passionate alumni group, and active parental participation including a club Board of Directors.

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Position Overview:

The Head Coach will direct and oversee all aspects of the Radnor Boys Crew Club Program in collaboration with a parent-led Board of Directors. The ideal candidate will be committed to developing student-athletes as rowers, students, and teammates who demonstrate teamwork, resilience, discipline, accountability, and pride in all they do. They will bring energy, leadership, and a commitment to building on the RBCC legacy.

This role requires a coach who can teach the sport at all levels (Novice, JV and Varsity), build a positive and disciplined team culture, and help young men uphold the pride, integrity, perseverance, and tradition associated with RBCC.

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Key Responsibilities:

The Head Coach will be responsible for:

- Teaching, coaching, mentoring, and inspiring student-athletes from their first day in the program through graduation

- Coach and develop rowers of all skill levels in collaboration with the assistant and novice coaches, with an emphasis on technical improvement, physical conditioning, discipline, and teamwork.

- Creating and implementing effective training plans for fall, winter, and spring seasons, both on and off the water

- Building and maintaining a team culture rooted in commitment, sportsmanship, teamwork, accountability, and pride.

- Supervising, supporting, and retaining assistant coaches

- The head coach along with their assistants is responsible for managing boat transportation, boat maintenance, equipment needs, waivers, USRowing registration, regatta entries, and other administrative responsibilities

- Serving as a primary point of contact for the RBCC Board, parents and families

- Working collaboratively with school leadership, RBCC Board and alumni to strengthen the long-term future of Radnor Boys Crew

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Qualified candidates should have:

- At least 4 years of rowing experience

- Previous coaching experience at the youth and or collegiate levels

- Demonstrated ability to develop and work with youths

- Strong communication and organizational skills, especially when working with high school students and parents

- Ability to coach during the fall, winter training, and spring seasons

- Fall and spring practices are typically Tues-Friday from 3:30–5:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:30-11:00 a.m. at the boathouse

- Winter training is typically Monday-Friday from 3:30–5:00 p.m. at Radnor High School

- Full-time availability at practices and regattas is required for the head coaching position

- Ability to pass all required background clearances, including PA Criminal History Check, FBI Fingerprinting Check, and Child Abuse Clearance Check

CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications

- Valid driver’s license

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Compensation:

Compensation will be commensurate with experience.