All UVRF coaches who coach more than 10 times per year must comply with the UVRF coaching requirements, which include the following:
New for 2025 all UVRF coaches must be Level 1 certified by USRowing.
From USRowing – Level 1
Level 1 is for individuals aged 16 and older that are new to coaching rowing, as well as un-certified coaches with less than 3 years experience coaching rowing. A basic knowledge of rowing is assumed. Un-certified coaches with 3+ years of coaching experience may proceed directly to the Level 1 Exam without enrolling in the Level 1 course first. Starting January 1, 2025, Level 1 course will be FREE for Championship Members and cost $99 for Basic Members. Since a Championship membership is $65, it makes sense to became a Championship member. If you already have a Basic Membership, you can upgrade.
https://usrowing.org/the-launch/coaching-education/core-courses/level-1
FYI – Level 1 requires all the following (Your NH Commercial Boat License takes the place of Boating Safety).
1. UVRF Safe Sport Policy Compliance:
a. Review UVRF Safe Sport Policy every year before rowing starts. SafeSport Online Training
b. USRowing
https://usrowing.org/safesport-policy-faqs
Renew every 3 years. New UVRF coaches must complete the training prior to contact with athletes.
2. NCSI background check Renew every 2 years. This is better done through USRowing as it will show up in your coaching profile there.
3. NH Commercial Boat License. If you coach from a launch, you must have a valid NH commercial boat license.
nhsp.dos.nh.gov/our-services/field-operations-bureau/marine-patrol/commercial-boating
4. American Red Cross-approved First Aid, CPR/AED. Coaches must stay current with their training.
5. While coaching from a launch, always wear the UVRF-provided PFD; make sure you have a club walkie talkie with you, turned on, and a working cell phone.
See UVRF Coach Certification (Bd Approved 5 Dec 2022) for the full policy and coaching requirements.