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Job Summary:
Thompson Boat Center, a site managed by Guest Services, Inc., is now hiring seasonal rowing instructors for the 2026 season. Classes are offered April through October 7 days a week. Starting pay for this role is $20 per hour. If you love working outdoors and teaching sculling, this is a great opportunity for you! Apply today to join our All-Star Team!Job Description:
Job Summary:
The Rowing Instructor is responsible for teaching a variety of sculling classes at Thompson Boat Center. Instructional programs are for both adults and youth from novice to experienced rowers.
Classes most frequently occur from 6am to 10am and 3pm to 8pm on weekdays and 6am to 12pm on weekends. Schedules will vary throughout the season.
Teaching and scheduling private lessons with guests and helping them work towards their individual training goals
Ability to respond to guests questions about the sport and programs we offer
Respond professionally back to calls and emails to schedule classes and lessons
Follow the assigned curriculum to teach the lessons
The Rowing Instructor will work directly with the site Managers, Shift Supervisors, and fellow Rowing Instructors at Thompsons.
Desired Skills & Knowledge:
Experienced teaching sculling is required. US Rowing training or certification preferred.
Ability to speak to a large group with confidence and enthusiasm
Effective teaching and communication skills
Desire to share passion for the water sport
Previous experience as a rower or coxswain required
Ability to memorize facts and routines
Ability to swim and demonstrate rescue procedures
Experience driving a safety launch and a Washington DC Boater Safety Course Completion or Boating License
First Aid & CPR Certification preferred
Physical & Mental Requirements:
Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly frequent movements from place to place within the unit.
Bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms and hands above shoulder height frequently, or otherwise move in a constantly changing environment.
Lifting, carrying, and pushing up to 25 lbs. regularly, 30-35 lbs. frequently, and up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
Ability to stand for the entire workday.
Climbing steps regularly.
Working in wet and slippery conditions.
Working for long hours in an outdoor, hot, and damp environment.
Frequently immerse hands in water.
Withstanding temperature extremes in outdoor environments and inclement weather.
Proficient in speaking, reading and writing in English.
Speech recognition and clarity, including the ability to understand the speech of customers and co-workers and the ability to speak clearly so that you can be understood by customers and co-workers in English.
Physical presence at the job site is essential to perform job duties.
Founded in 1917, Guest Services has worked tirelessly to earn the reputation as the premier hospitality management company and National Park Service concessionaire in the United States. Guest Services takes great care and pride in providing best-in-class services across a wide variety of client sites including luxury communities, hotels, resorts, government and business dining facilities, full-service restaurants, state and national parks, outdoor recreation, boathouses, marinas, museums, conference centers, senior living communities, health care systems, school and university dining facilities, and specialty retail stores.
Guest Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and promotion without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION: We embrace Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and the richness it brings to our company. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive workplace where individuals can bring their whole selves to work, enabling them to provide the best level of service to our diverse customer base.
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About Guest Services, Inc.
Founded in 1917, Guest Services, Inc. has worked tirelessly to earn the reputation as the premier private hospitality management company and National Park Service concessionaire in the US. Guest Services, Inc. takes great care and pride in providing best-in-class services across a wide variety of client sites including hotels, resorts, luxury condominiums, government and business dining facilities, state and national park recreation, museums, conference centers, senior living centers, health care systems, school and university dining facilities, specialty retail stores, and full-service restaurants. The Fairfax, Virginia-based company and its subsidiaries employ in excess of 3,000 team members at more than 250 facilities, which welcome more than 35 million guests annually across the United States.
What you'll do
- The Rowing Instructor is responsible for teaching a variety of sculling classes to both adults and youth. They will also schedule private lessons and assist guests in achieving their individual training goals.
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