Hereford Cathedral School – Rowing Coach
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Rowing Coach to support all aspects of the Boat Club.
The successful candidate will have coaching experience, preferably with young rowers and should be British Rowing qualified (or equivalent). The successful candidate must be available to work no less than 8 hours and no more than approximately 25 hours per week, including weekends. You will be required to work alongside and support the Head of Rowing, taking responsibility for the coaching and preparation of individual crews.
The individual will be highly motivated and fully prepared to undertake the demands of working in one of the UK’s leading independent co-educational day and boarding schools.
Reporting Lines
The post holder reports to the Head of Rowing
Job Purpose
- Manage and lead rowing sessions, including the design and delivery of session plans, crew formation and technical development under the direction of the Head of Rowing, using the technical model of HCSBC.
- To support the Head of Rowing with the coaching and preparation of individual crews and assist with other crew training
- To support the Head of Rowing with the day-to-day running of the Boat Club such as helping to develop the ethos, culture, and values of HCSBC which have been so important to our success
Responsibilities
- Act as a driving force to further develop Hereford Cathedral School Boat Club to help reach its fullest potential
- Lead recruitment of novice juniors through positive activities within the School enjoyment and development
- Specific work duties including registering athletes, assisting in race entries, rigging, and setting up boats, attending training weekends and assisting with swim tests
- To be responsible for crews during regattas and races
- To write and deliver high quality training programmes for student athletes at HCSBC
- Set up and adjust equipment which athletes will be using outside of session times
- A requirement to work Saturdays during the academic year as well as attending race days on Saturdays and Sundays
- Attend training camps during half terms and the Easter break.
Administrative Duties
- To undertake appropriate administrative duties to support the operational needs of the Boat Club or wider school
- To maintain appropriate records and provide relevant and accurate information for information systems to ensure that all records are up-to-date
General Responsibilities
- To maintain good standards of behaviour amongst students, both when they are on School premises and when they are engaged in authorised School activities elsewhere
- To supervise, as required, groups of pupils engaged in private study, and the classes of absent staff
- To support through involvement in the School’s extra-curricular activities
- To attend, and participate in as required, general school functions, meetings, cultural and social events, including those held out of school hours during term time
- Undertake whole school duties as outlined annually
- To take part in the School’s professional development programme and take responsibility for own professional development. Actively seeks to reflect on and enhance own practice
Whole School Responsibilities
- Safeguard and promote the general well-being of pupils and to be a role model for pupils at all times
- To assist in the promotion of the School’s reputation and in marketing activities as required
- To adhere to all the School’s Policies
- To carry out any additional task reasonably required by the Headmaster
- You may also be required to undertake such other comparable duties as the School requires from time to time
How to Apply
An application form and information pack may be downloaded from the school website.
Completed applications should be accompanied by a covering letter and sent to Mrs Cath Knowles, Hereford Cathedral School, Old Deanery, The Cathedral Close, Hereford HR1 2NG or to [email protected]
The closing date for applications is 9am on Thursday, 27 March 2025.
The School retains the right to interview suitable applicants and appoint before the deadline
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory employment references and other safer recruitment checks. Further information on the School’s safeguarding can be found on the school website.
Hereford Cathedral School is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
Salary: Competitive
Type: Part time
Application Dates: From Monday 17th March 2025 to Thursday 27th March 2025
