Answer:

coxes

Answer	Crossword Clue
COXES	Steers a racing shell
COXES	Directs the crew
COXES	Forward-facing crew members

COXES	Boat steerers: Colloq.
COXES	Commands a shell
COXES	Regatta crew leaders
COXES	Navigates a racing boat
COXES	Physically undemanding crew positions
COXES	Crews' directors
COXES	Ones calling out the rowing rhythm