King’s College School, Wimbledon – Rowing Coach
Kings College School is seeking to appoint a well-qualified, competent Rowing coach on a part time basis. This is an exciting opportunity for a competent Rowing coach to play a key role coaching competitive students at one of the country’s leading boy’s schools. You will support the director of Rowing in the over-all running of the Boathouse, specifically (but not exclusively) with our J16 and J18 year groups.
The successful candidate will have experience in a similar role.
Competence in coaching Rowing at a young level on a tidal river would be an advantage, as would holding and RYA L2 powerboat qualification and British Rowing qualification. They will support the Rowing programme at King’s College School both on site at Putney/Wimbledon and at events and training camps. They will be supported by the Director of Rowing and will have on-site assistance from the other highly experienced coaching staff. Consistent weekend availability will be essential.
Coaching Responsibilities
There will be an expectation to attend regattas and head races and assist with the equipment required at such events. A sound understanding of rowing and sculling technique is required as well as an ability and to be able to demonstrate key aspects of rigging. Attendance at training camps will be necessary and there will be a requirement to act as loco parentis for groups whilst on away-events. Assisting the Director of Rowing with the day-to-day administration of the club is also an integral part of this role.
Health and Safety Responsibilities
- To assist with the risk assessments throughout the boat club
- To ensure that safety at the boathouse is of paramount importance and also while away at events
- To ensure that all communications equipment is operational and compliant
- To adhere to the School’s H&S and Staff Behaviour policies and procedures
- To administer basic first aid to pupils wherever required during the working day, dealing with any basic accidents, reporting incidents and liaising with School’s Nursing Team when needed (training will be provided)
- Be responsible for the welfare of children and young people for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/ he comes into contact with
- To adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Safeguarding Policy and Procedures at all times.
To apply for this role, please register your details online via our website www.kcs.org.uk (under useful information / career opportunities). Once you have registered your details with us, you can apply for vacancies by logging into the candidate area using your email address and chosen password. Please include a covering letter with your application.
Closing date: Monday 8th July 2024 at 9am
Interviews: Morning of Wednesday 10th July 2024
Interviews may be staged and we may choose to appoint at any time during the application process.
Salary: £16.50 - £20 dependant on experience
Type: Part time
Application Dates: From Monday 8th July 2024 to Wednesday 10th July 2024
