Rowing Coaching Staff Position - Lake Braddock HS (Virginia)

The Lake Braddock High School Crew Team (“Bruin Crew”), located in Burke, VA is accepting applications for Crew Team Coaching Staff positions for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic coach with a proven track record of working with high-school athletes to form a competitive but supportive team environment.

Who We Are

The Lake Braddock Crew team consists of approximately 100 athletes (both men and women). We are a vibrant, competitive program within the Virginia Scholastic Rowing Association (VASRA) and aligned with Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) Student Activities. Our primary focus is on teamwork, growth, competition, and having fun on- and off-water.

What You’ll Do

As a member of our Coaching Staff, you’ll help shape the next generation of Bruin rowers and make a real impact. Here’s what you can expect:

• Plan and run daily practices: Work with the Bruin Crew Head Coaches and the Coaching Staff to create safe, effective training sessions.
• Teach rowing skills: Share your knowledge of technique, racing strategy, and teamwork.
• Supervise and mentor: Guide student-athletes during practices, races, and team events.
• Collaborate: Help with athlete development, lineup selection, and season planning.
• Promote Safety and Compliance: Make sure we’re following all FCPS, VASRA, and USRowing rules.
• Care for Equipment: Assist with boat rigging, maintenance, and prep for practices and regattas.

Our Schedule and Work Locations, 2026 – 2027

Learn-to-Row Program: an opportunity for new student athletes to try rowing out before committing to a full season with Bruin Crew.

• October 2026, Hours: M – F (final dates/times to be confirmed)
• Location: Clifton, VA 20124

Pre-Season Winter Conditioning and Strength Training

• December 2026 – February 2027, Hours: M – F, 3:30 – 7:30 PM (subject to coordination with Coaching Staff)
• Location: Lake Braddock Secondary School, 9200 Burke Lake Road, Burke VA 22015

Competition Season: On-the-water practices and weekend regattas

• Late February - May 2027, Hours: (M-F, 3:30 – 7:00 PM); Saturdays 8:00 – 11 AM (until regattas begin)
• Practice Location: Clifton, VA 20124
• Regatta Location: Sandy Run Marina, (Sandy Run Boathouse, Van Thompson Rd, Fairfax Station, VA 22039
• Regatta Hours: Saturdays, subject to regatta schedules

Travel:

• Spring Break Trip, March 21 – 27, 2027 (Location TBD)
• Stotesbury Cup Regatta, May 14 – 15, 2027 (Philadelphia, PA)
• Scholastic Rowing Association of America (SRAA) Nationals, May 28 – 29, 2027 (TBD, subject to qualification)

Required Qualifications

● Positive, inclusive attitude focused on student growth

● Previous coaching experience in competitive athletics

● Rowing experience (as a rower, coxswain, or coach)

● Strong leadership and mentoring skills

● Strong communication and interpersonal skills including with student athletes, Coaching Staff, and Bruin Crew Board of Directors

● Team player mindset on- and off- the water

● Completion of FCPS required background check (required before any contact with student athletes)

● Completion of US SafeSport training (required before any contact with student athletes)

● Completion of US Rowing Level I Certification (required before on-water practices begin)

Preferred Qualifications

● High School or Collegiate-level rowing experience

● Experience working with a coaching staff consisting of Head Coaches, Coaches, Strength and Conditioning Coaches, & Coxswain coaches

● Experience with planning season-long training programs

● Experience and skill in evaluating student athletes performance and making regatta lineup decisions

● Ability to assist the Head Coaches and Board of Directors to coordinate VASRA and FCPS required documentation and procedures, as needed/requested

● Familiarity with VASRA, US Rowing, and SRAA Rowing rules

● Success in developing novice athletes into varsity rowers

● Interest in advancing personal coaching education and skill level / certifications

● Experience with maintaining our equipment:

○ Vespoli and Hudson racing shells

○ Concept2 Rowing Ergometer (“Ergs”) machines

○ Coach launch boats and outboard motors (9.9HP engines)

○ Trailer loading and proper storage of shells

Salary Range:

Part-time position. $4,000 to $12,000 per season, depending on the specific position offered, coaching experience, qualifications, and assigned responsibilities

OK I’m in! Who do I contact for more information?

Please email your resume and up to three (3) relevant references to:

Joe O’Kane, Vice President of Operations ([email protected])

Lake Braddock Crew Club

PO Box 10458

Burke VA 22015

https://bruincrew.com/

Pay: $4,000.00 - $12,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person