The Grange School Rowing Club – Rowing Coach (Part Time)
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to support and lead the sporting development of pupils aged 14-18 at a rowing club that is quickly developing a reputation for a high standard of crew sculling demonstrated at regional and national events.
The rowing club has access to a 5km stretch of river on which the school are the only rowing club. At the Boat House students have access to changing facilities and showers, and a club social area which includes kitchen facilities. Grange rowers enjoy the use of an extensive fleet of elite and club racing boats.
The role will involve planning and coaching rowing sessions at the boat house at Acton Bridge.
Taking a lead and teaching: Elements of the rowing program including leading water sessions, indoor rowing training on the ergos and strength and conditioning sessions in the gym.
Responsibilities
- Coaching and leading squads as appropriate in rowing.
- Individual and team coaching in a range of situations.
- Coaching water and land sessions in line with the program.
- Involved in regattas and events attended by The Grange School.
- Developing the training program for specific age group squads.
The Person
- Experience of coaching or teaching rowing.
- Experience of competing and/or coaching in a performance environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- A commitment to instilling and developing excellence in young athletes.
- Ability to engage and motivate young people.
- Ability to plan and deliver against identified goals.
- A commitment to equality and diversity.
Reporting: Director of Rowing
To apply please visit www.grange.org.uk/about-us/jobs-at-the-grange
Salary: Dependent on experience
Type: 18.5 hours per week across weekday afternoons and Saturday (fixed term contract)
Application Dates: From Thursday 19th September 2024 to Friday 27th September 2024
