Cleveland Rowing Foundation

Rowing builds more than strong athletes—it builds confident young women. Watching these athletes push themselves, support each other, and celebrate every stroke reminds us that the lessons learned on the water last a lifetime. Here’s to the next generation of strong, determined rowers. 💜🚣🏻‍♀️

Come join us for the final two weeks of our Summer River Experience Camp with Open Doors Academy! 🚣☀️

We’re looking for volunteers from across the Cleveland Rowing Foundation community to help introduce middle school students to rowing and the Cuyahoga River.

Western Reserve Rowing Association (WRRA) members can sign up using the volunteer link sent by email. Members of our scholastic and collegiate programs are encouraged to contact Jonathan at [email protected] to learn more and sign up.

A huge thank you to WRRA and Saint Ignatius H.S. Varsity Crew for the many hours they’ve already volunteered this summer. Your commitment has made a tremendous impact, and we couldn’t do it without you

Congratulations to Daniel Oldfield on being named the next Head Crew Coach at Saint Joseph Academy! We're excited to welcome Dan into this role and look forward to continuing our strong partnership as he leads the Jaguars into their next chapter.

We'd also like to extend our deepest gratitude to Coach Rob Zdankiewicz for 15 years of extraordinary leadership. Rob helped build one of the region's premier scholastic rowing programs while positively impacting generations of student-athletes. His dedication, sportsmanship, and commitment to excellence have left a lasting mark not only on Saint Joseph Academy, but on the entire Cleveland rowing community.

Thank you, Rob, for everything you've done for the sport, and congratulations, Dan! We can't wait to see what the future holds for SJA Crew and are proud to continue calling you part of the Cleveland Rowing Foundation family.

Daniel Oldfield to Serve as Next Head Crew Coach at Saint Joseph Academy - Saint Joseph Academy Saint Joseph Academy Athletics is excited to welcome Mr. Daniel Oldfield as our new Head Crew Coach. Coach Oldfield has been an integral part of the SJA Crew program for the past four years, serving as an assistant coach and helping our student-athletes grow both on and off the water. His passion fo...

For 30 years, the Head of the Cuyahoga has brought thousands of athletes, volunteers, families, and fans together on the banks of the Cuyahoga River. 💙🚣

This year, we're celebrating that incredible legacy, and we're inviting you to be part of it.

If the Head of the Cuyahoga has ever been part of your story—as a rower, coach, volunteer, sponsor, or spectator—we hope you'll consider making a gift to help us celebrate our 30th Anniversary and invest in the future of this hometown tradition.

Every gift supports the athletes, volunteers, safety operations, and race experience that make HOTC one of the nation's premier regattas.

As a thank you, everyone who donates $75 or more will receive a limited-edition 30th Anniversary HOTC T-shirt—available only through this campaign and never sold at the regatta.

Every gift moves us forward.

Donate today: https://give-usa.keela.co/hotc-30th-anniversary-celebration

HOTC 30th Anniversary Celebration

🚣 Volunteer opportunities are here!

Starting next week, we’ll welcome our Open Doors Academy middle school students back to the river for another incredible summer of rowing.

If you’re part of the Cleveland Rowing Foundation community, we’d love your help! WRRA members should check their email for volunteer sign-up opportunities. Scholastic and collegiate rowers interested in volunteering can reach out to their coaches for more information.

It takes our entire rowing community to make these experiences possible. Thank you for helping introduce the next generation to the Mighty Cuyahoga!

🚨 LAST CALL FOR APPLICANTS 🚨

Love rowing? Love coaching? Want to spend your summer on the Cuyahoga River making a difference?

CRF is hiring Assistant Coaches and Coxswains for our River Experience Summer Camp.

We're looking for:
🚣 Current coaches
🚣 Coaches working toward CQL certification
🚣 Coxwains (High school, collegiate + adults are eligible to apply)

Help introduce middle school students to rowing, teamwork, and life on the river while working alongside CRF's coaching team.

Summer. Coaching. River time. Community impact.

Apply today before positions are filled!

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Assistant Coach, River Experience ... | clevelandrowing The Cleveland Rowing Foundation (CRF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to support, facilitate and promote the sport of rowing and other recreational uses of the Cuyahoga River by partnering with member organizations and the community.  CRF owns 4.5 acres of land on the Riverga...

🌊 WE’RE HIRING SUMMER CAMP COACHES + COXSWAINS 🌊

Join our Open Doors Academy River Experience Camp this summer and help introduce middle school students to rowing, teamwork, and the river. ☀️🚣

Looking for:
⚡️ Rowers + coxswains pursuing CQL certification
⚡️ New coaches seeking experience
⚡️ Experienced coaches looking for meaningful summer work

Paid positions. Great crew. Best office in Cleveland. 🌊

https://www.clevelandrows.org/jobs/assistant-coach-river-experience

Spend your summer on the river 🚣☀️

CRF is hiring Assistant Coaches for our Open Doors Academy River Experience Summer Camp, helping introduce middle school students from underserved communities to rowing, teamwork, and the Cuyahoga River.

We’re looking for energetic, positive people who love being on the water and are actively coaching or pursuing coaching credentials in rowing.

Perfect for:
🌊 High school, collegiate, or adult rowers and coxswains pursuing CQL certification
🌊 Novice coaches seeking hands on experience
🌊 Experienced coaches who want to be part of a meaningful community program

Qualifications include:
✔ Coaching experience preferred
✔ CQL certified or actively working toward certification
✔ Completed SafeSport training
✔ Experience teaching, coaching, or mentoring youth from diverse backgrounds
✔ Comfort working with participants with varying levels of confidence around water sports
✔ Strong communication and teamwork skills

You’ll help lead Learn to Row instruction, rowing drills, river education activities, and team building experiences while working alongside CRF coaches and community partners.

Camp runs Monday through Thursday during select weeks in June and July.

Come spend your summer building confidence, community, and future rowers on the river.

Assistant Coach, River Experience ... | clevelandrowing The Cleveland Rowing Foundation (CRF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to support, facilitate and promote the sport of rowing and other recreational uses of the Cuyahoga River by partnering with member organizations and the community.  CRF owns 4.5 acres of land on the Riverga...