Abingdon School – Head Coach and Assistant Director of Rowing

Abingdon School is seeking to recruit a high calibre and experienced coach for September 2023 to take charge of the 1st VIII and Senior squad and to elevate the performance of the School’s 1st VIII.

The coach will have a proven and consistent track record of high performance at both national and, ideally, international level. They will hold a key role in coaching throughout the club, supporting the Director of Rowing in maintaining and building on the School’s reputation as one of the country’s best rowing schools.

The successful candidate will have experience in securing top level results and medals at Junior, Club or Senior level, ideally producing medal performances, finals and wins at the main national events and coaching crews through to the weekend at Henley Royal Regatta. They will have experience of a range of performance environments, including Junior, Club, U23 and Senior. Some experience of GB international programs would be desirable.

Further details are available in the job pack and for more information please contact Mark Earnshaw, Director of Rowing via email [email protected].

A competitive salary in the range of £40,405 – £44,391 per annum depending on skills and experience, will be offered, as well as a range of generous benefits, including up to 14.1% employer pension contribution, free use of leisure facilities with discounted exercise classes and access to our Employee Assistance Programme.

We recognise the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants.  We aim to ensure that our staffing at all levels and in all roles is diverse and we welcome applications from all backgrounds and all sections of the community.

Early applications are encouraged and we may appoint before the closing date.

Closing date:     Thursday 20 July 2023 (midday)

Interview date:  26, 27 or 28 July 2023

For further details and to apply please visit our recruitment portal: https://vacanciesatabingdonschool.ciphr-irecruit.com/Applicants/

Abingdon is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

 

Application Dates: From Monday 10th July 2023 to Thursday 20th July 2023

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