Lady Eleanor Holles School - Sessional Rowing Coach - British Rowing

January 10, 2025

Lady Eleanor Holles School – Sessional Rowing Coach

Sessional Rowing Coach required on a casual basis to work across a 7-day working pattern (including evenings).

LEHBC is one of the top girl’s rowing schools in the country. Our facilities on the Moseley stretch of the Thames are outstanding with a superb boathouse and impressive fleet of boats and the school has a dedicated coaching team.

The successful candidate must be available to work both days at the weekend to coach and accompany students to sporting fixtures.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Squad Coach

The specific squad to be coached will be determined by the Head of Rowing (HOR). Outline responsibilities will be as follows:

Responsibility for coaching and developing a squad of highly committed rowers to national standard
Teach sound rowing technique
Track and monitor the progress and development of the rowers in the squad
Work successfully and communicate effectively as part of a large coaching team.

Administration

Assist the HOR and other coaching staff with the administration where necessary.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

To work the training hours as determined by the HOR, and be available at other times, as required
To register girls each session
To assist with boat rigging
To attend rowing camps and training weekends
To assist in capsize drill training at the start of each new academic year, or at desired times throughout the year.

GENERAL DUTIES

To be contactable at all times (except when on official holiday) by telephone
To undertake such other tasks relevant to the work or needs of the School as these needs arise and as may be reasonable requested.

SAFEGUARDING

To adhere to school policy on safeguarding and updating training as required
To ensure the safeguarding and well-being of children and young people at the school in accordance with school policies.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential:

Good watermanship skills
Navigational skills
A sound knowledge of the sport and a sporting background of relevance
The ability to work with children aged between 12 and 18 years old
Good organisational skills.

Desirable:

Power Boat Level 2 certificate
First Aid Certificate
Level 2 coaching qualification (or equivalent)
Clean driving licence
Trailer towing experience
Rigging knowledge
Basic boat maintenance skills.

An application pack is available from the School’s website. Applications must be made on the School’s own form and should be sent to [email protected].

Salary: £19.10 per hour

Type: Sessional, as and when required

Application Dates: From Friday 10th January 2025 to Friday 24th January 2025