037 | Recruitment & Retention
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Resources mentioned:
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Ready all, row blog article: https://readyallrow.org/how-to-recruit-coxswains/
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Other helpful elements to consider including in online recruitment materials:
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“No experience necessary” / “full training provided”
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Coxswains don't physically row
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"Steers/directs/coordinates/leads the crew"
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"Brain" of the boat / willing to take on intellectual challenge and learn new skills
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Coxswains contribute to practices and races
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Coxswains can be any gender or age (latter depends on regatta eligibility rules)
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Photos of what a coxswain looks like in 8s and 4s
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Quotes from enthusiastic current team coxswains
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CoxPod 035 | Interview with Katie DeRose - co-founder of Coxswain Resources
Credits:
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CoxPod’s logo was designed by Eileen Anderson: https://www.instagram.com/eileen_ing
Timestamps:
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00:00 Introduction
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00:20 Why care about coxswain recruitment and retention?
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04:14 How was host Breana recruited?
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05:53 What type of person should you look for?
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07:53 Ineffective recruitment strategies
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11:20 Where can potential coxswains be found?
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15:27 How to design recruitment materials
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17:32 What characteristics should a recruited coxswain bring to the table?
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18:54 Minimum provisions for coxswain retention
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23:02 Value-added strategies to help coxswains thrive and advance
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27:34 Alignment between team structure and the coxswain's goals
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28:50 Pitching yourself when pursuing new coxing opportunities
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31:02 How can you assess the culture a team has towards coxswains?
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32:41 Episode recap: the downward spiral vs. virtuous cycle of recruiting
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35:09 Quick pick: Episode 035 with Katie DeRose, co-founder of Coxswain Resources
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35:38 Shout out: host Breana’s former team
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37:03 Closing