The mission of the George Pocock Rowing Foundation is to help young people access and experience the life-changing sport of rowing. It is our vision to build and support an inclusive rowing community that is accessible for all young people.

Working at the GPRF presents opportunities for our employees:

● To develop professional skills that are applicable for career development both in athletics and other professional and organizational settings

● For advancement and broad-reaching career building across departments at the GPRF

● To make meaningful connections with community and athletic organizations and leaders

● To both receive and give mentorship with peers, Directors and Board Members at the GPRF

● To positively impact young people’s lives and to address the inequities in sport and the sport of rowing.

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS

Title of position: Camp Lucy Manager

Position type: Full Time

Hours:    Monday through Friday, 40 hours, flexible schedule

Location: Must be located in/near Seattle, WA: Hybrid work available

Compensation: $62,400-$69,000.

Full-time employee benefits: We offer employee medical, vision, dental, life insurance and 401k, 3 weeks Paid Time Off, 9 paid holidays, plus the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day off. We also offer a 1% 401k matching program.

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION

Launched in 2021, Camp Lucy is a free 10-day learn-to-row camp for middle school girls, inclusive of non-binary, trans, and gender non-conforming youth, that uses rowing as a way to learn social-emotional skills and life skills. Inspired by the legacy of Lucy Pocock, Camp Lucy uses fitness and interactive activities to help campers learn about themselves as individuals and as part of a greater team. As Camp Lucy participants learn to try new things, they will gain an "I Can Do That!" mentality, and recognize the many ways that they are strong, powerful, supported, and brave!

The Camp Lucy Manager will use their passion and expertise in sports and youth programming to change young lives, develop future coaches, and build community. The ideal candidate should be energetic, engaging, and creative as a leader and problem solver. The Camp Lucy Manager must be dedicated to creating an inclusive atmosphere for all participants, communicating and implementing program expectations and positive culture, and showing an active interest in getting to know all program youth and their families. This is a roll-up-your-sleeves position that puts social change and youth development goals into action, delivering direct programming to youth throughout the year.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

The Camp Lucy Manager will be responsible for leading the planning and implementation of Camp Lucy in multiple boathouses. The continued success of this program and the adoption of Camp Lucy will depend heavily on the relationships developed between the Manager, athletes, families, and community partners. Additionally, the Manager will contribute to the success of the GPRF as a whole, collaborating with colleagues in different programs to advance the organization’s mission. This position also includes helping with the expansion and scaling of the Camp Lucy program, including traveling to partner boathouses to support Camp Lucy partner sites.

Success in this role one year from now looks like: the successful training of coaches and boathouse leaders running camps with a trauma-informed and athlete-centered approach, a growing group of the alumni network of “Lucies”, and continuing to establish new community partnerships that contribute to the success and sustainability of Camp Lucy.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Teaching, coaching, or tutoring experience with a diverse group of middle-school or high-school-level students

• Masters degree in Social Work or applicable mental health training strongly preferred

• Rowing experience is strongly preferred

• Experience with inclusive and multicultural curriculum and program development

• Candidates must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check 

Personal Attributes

• Demonstrated cultural awareness, including knowledge of themselves and the cultural lenses they bring to interactions. The candidate will understand different perspectives; interact respectfully with cultures other than their own; and cultivate meaningful relationships with people that have different cultural frameworks.

• Prior experience working with a diverse student population and demonstrated equity and inclusion mindset. Candidates should be aware of their own identity and biases; the ideal candidate actively works to create an inclusive environment.

• Must be team-oriented, with a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, and a passion for serving under-resourced youth.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience incorporating the perspectives of multiple communities, including communities of color, to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for participants.

• An understanding of the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on under-represented communities, either through lived experience and/or training and education.

• Commitment to advancing justice and equity in sport with a passion for - - community building.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and promote a positive working environment, spirit of cooperation, and react positively to change and conflict resolution. 

• Ability to speak fluently in more than one language, preferably Spanish.

CLOSING DATE: open until filled

HOW TO APPLY: Send a cover letter and resume to apply@pocockfoundation.org.  

GPRF is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We are committed to fostering and celebrating a diverse and inclusive workplace where every employee is respected, valued and supported. We believe that having staff and volunteers with diverse backgrounds enables the GPRF to better meet our mission.  We welcome team members of all backgrounds and perspectives. We recognize that opportunities in rowing have historically excluded and continue to disproportionately exclude people of color, those facing socioeconomic barriers, people with disabilities, and those in the LGBTQ+ community. We strongly encourage all interested individuals to apply. To that end, if you do not meet every job requirement listed, we still encourage you to apply. We believe your relevant experience and expertise will help us become a high-performing workplace for all.