Required for January 2025 As the leading fully co-educational independent school in London, we have established a strong rowing programme across girls and boys events in both sculling and sweep disciplines, having achieved extensive success on the national stage.
We are now seeking to appoint a Part-Time Rowing Coach to start in January 2025 , coaching 20 hours per week .
The successful candidate will be highly motivated, passionate and eager to build on the recent accomplishments of the school boat club that places pastoral support at the centre of its coaching.
Experience of developing young athletes within a school programme progressing to Junior GB selection will be highly desirable.
The role will demand excellent planning, communication and administrative skills, with an ability to adapt coaching styles to the individual, think ambitiously and work collaboratively and flexibly within a strong team environment.
Good judgement and sound Tideway knowledge will be essential, as will creativity in managing pupils of varying abilities in changeable conditions.
A high level of responsibility will be given to implementing the programme and ensuring the consistent development of pupils from junior to senior level.
Close communication will need to be established and maintained with sports, academics and the school pastoral team.
RYA Level 2 Powerboating and a trailer and/or minibus drivers licence are desirable.
Salary: Up to £35,000 dependent upon experience.
Further details and an application form (CVs alone will not be accepted) can be found on our website via the Apply button.
Closing date: 9am on Thursday 5th December 2024.
Interviews are expected to be held on a rolling basis.
We will review applications as they are submitted; therefore, suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date.
We reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made; therefore, early applications are encouraged.
Diversity The School is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion.
We have an established and representative staff Equality and Diversity Board to help drive forward positive change.
A further Equality and Diversity Committee has recently been formed from our student population.
We are committed to attracting and retaining the very best staff, ensuring that our staff body reflects the diversity of our students and local community.
Acknowledging a lack of ethnic diversity within our staff community, we particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates for this role.
All appointments will be made on merit, following a fair and transparent process.
In line with the Equality Act 2010, however, the School may employ positive action where diverse candidates can demonstrate their ability to perform the role equally well.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, online check and two satisfactory references.
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