The Princeton National Rowing Association Seeks Outreach Program Manager

The Princeton National Rowing Association (PNRA) and its Mercer Rowing Program are looking to add a full time Outreach and Inclusion Manger to our team.

PNRA is dedicated to building opportunities for area youth to excel in the sport of rowing and expanding rowing in our local communities. PNRA’s Outreach Programs invite disadvantaged youth from Trenton and Mercer County to participate in an organized sport with peers that can challenge their life expectations and goals.

PNRA’s Outreach activities include the STEM to Stern Program (in conjunction with Princeton University), Swim to Row Program, and working with local schools and community programs to introduce juniors and adults to rowing.

Our Outreach/Inclusion Manager must:

  • Understand the importance of the sport beyond simply teaching the sport;
  • Realize the potential for influence in the lives of kids, teenagers and adults; and
  • Realize the character elements of the sport of rowing and what it can provide to communities.

The Outreach and Inclusion Manager:

  • Coordinates all aspects of the Outreach Programs, including:
    • PNRA’s STEM to Stern Program with Princeton University and the national level STEM to Stern Program;
    • PNRA’s strategic outreach/inclusion partnerships with area schools and community groups;
    • Outreach activities with schools and youth groups and programs at the Caspersen Rowing Center;
    • Transportation for Outreach athletes;
    • Interactions and communications with participants, their families and the community;
  • Works with PNRA staff to obtain funding for Outreach Activities;
  • Coordinates academic support for Outreach Student Athletes as required;
  • As part of the PNRA and the Mercer Rowing Programs you may also be asked to do some coaching of Juniors

Applicants should have coaching experience, a Coaching level 2 certification is preferred, have a valid drivers license and complete all certifications required (CPR, First Aid, Boater Safety). Salary commensurate with experi

ence. PNRA also provides health insurance and a 401k plan.

PNRA and this position are based in the Caspersen Rowing Center on Mercer Lake, West Windsor, NJ, The Caspersen Rowing Center is home to the USRowing National Team. PNRA operates the nationally ranked Mercer Junior Rowing Program.

To apply please submit a cover letter and resume to info@rowpnra.org.

Former Mercer Junior Rower Killed In Ukraine Providing Humanitarian Aid

The thoughts and prayers of the entire PNRA/Mercer community go out to the family of Pete Reed, the American humanitarian aid worker killed in the Ukraine earlier this month.  Mr. Reed grew up in Burlington, NJ and rowed for the Mercer Junior Rowing Program when he was in high school.  He spent time in the Marine Corps before co-founding Global Outreach Doctors which focused its efforts on providing medical aid in war torn areas.  He was killed by a missile on February 2, just outside of Bakhmut, Ukraine.

Humanitarian worker from N.J. killed in Ukraine is remembered for ‘his selflessness’ – nj.com

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/14/world/europe/russian-attack-aid-worker-video.html?searchResultPosition=3