The King’s School Chester – Director of Rowing – September 2025 start (earlier if available)

The King’s School Chester is looking for our next Director of Rowing who can lead, coach and inspire the next generation of rowers. King’s has a proud history of rowing and an ambitious rowing programme, with a strong team of coaches, boats and facilities, and a key goal to regularly place competitive crews into all age categories at the National Schools Regatta.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience on the national circuit with the ability to support athletes with international ambitions.

As Director of Rowing you will:

  • Take a lead role in coaching and to coach to the highest standard in all three terms
  • Lead in the organisation and promotion of Regatta’s, The King’s summer rowing camps and act as key liaison with other clubs and partnerships
  • Liaise with the Boathouse Manager (River Safety Officer) and Boatperson on all matters relating to the condition and maintenance of the Boathouse and boats
  • Hold a Level 2 BR Coaching accreditation
  • Have experience of coaching juniors.

Please see our Applicant Information pack for full details including an application form. Apply by sending completed application form to [email protected].

This position is all year round and attendance in summer camps in August is a requirement.

Closing date: 9am on Friday, 8 November 2024

Interviews: Monday, 18 November 2024

Salary: £43,389

Type: 37 hours This is a Full time role, which must include working: Saturday 7:30-2:30pm, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons/evenings, plus two mornings on the school site to fulfil the role of a tutor in the Senior School.

Application Dates: From Tuesday 29th October 2024 to Friday 8th November 2024

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