Casual Rowing Coach
Hunter Valley Grammar School
Maitland
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Temporary
- Start date:
- Term 4 2019 (and pre-season as required)
Job overview
About the School
Hunter Valley Grammar School is one of the leading independent and co-educational schools in NSW and Australia.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, enthusiastic and committed rowing coach to join our team.
We run a well-established school rowing program, having been a part of the Central Districts Rowing Association for over 20 years.
About the Role
This is a casual position for the duration of the HVGS Rowing season (Term 4 2019, Term 1 2020 and pre-season as required)
Our coaches provide quality coaching to the students in the Hunter Valley Grammar School Rowing Program and support the Director of Rowing in the overall success of the Program.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Coaching of Learn-to-row, Junior, Intermediate or Senior rowers as directed by the Director of Rowing and Head Coach Contributing to and implementing training plans as directed by the Director of Rowing and Head Coach
- Participation in induction, professional development, coach meetings, first aid and safety training activities as required
- Attendance at all training, camps and regattas as directed by the Director of Rowing
- Any other rowing related duties as directed by the Director of Rowing and Head Coach
Coaches are critical in ensuring that the systems and guidelines are delivered in a professional and effective manner.
Coaches within the program are considered School staff and as such, are expected to uphold the values of Hunter Valley Grammar School.
For a full position description and statement of duties, please visit our website
How to apply
Email a Resume with Covering Letter (PDF only) to the Director of Rowing, Mr Tom Herborn at herbornt@hvgs.nsw.edu.au
Inquiries to the Director of Rowing, Mr Tom Herborn on herbornt@hvgs.nsw.edu.au or phone 4934 2444.
The successful applicant will need a current Working with Children Check. For further information on how to obtain this visit www.newcheck.kids.nsw.gov.au .
Applications close 21 June 2019.
HVGS is an equal employment opportunity employer.
No recruiters or agency enquiries. We have this covered.
About Hunter Valley Grammar School
- Hunter Valley Grammar School
- Norfolk Street, PO Box 458, Ashtonfield
- New South Wales
- 2323
- Australia
Hunter Valley Grammar School is a vibrant non-selective, non-denominational, independent day school, for boys and girls from Preschool - Year 12. Located in the beautiful Hunter Valley, New South Wales we strive for academic excellence within a caring and values-laden learning environment.
The overall Preschool to Year 12 nature of our School has resulted in a warm, family-style atmosphere, and provides a smooth transition between infants, primary and high school. We are a World School, delivering the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Career-related Programme.
Principal
Ms Rebecca Butterworth
Facilities
Hunter Valley Grammar School is situated on 13 hectares of lush landscaped grounds. Facilities include a brand Early Learning Centre, Music and Senior School Centre with Drama Studio, Visual Arts Centre, Library, the Cameron Centre - a multipurpose indoor sports centre and an on-site agriculture plot.
Sporting facilities include a gym, cricket/softball field, rugby/athletics oval, netball/basketball/tennis courts, cricket nets, and a soccer field.
The school runs a full working farm located 5 minutes form the main campus and a state of the art rowing complex on the Hunter River. In 2018 a new Technical and Applied Studies facility was opened and in 2019 a new school Cafeteria will be completed.
Curriculum
The school's Early Learning Centre offers a play-based programme within the Junior School structure. Years K-6 integrates the IB PYP with the NSW Curriculum, and includes co-curricular opportunities such as chess, sports, craft, martial arts, and music. The school is currently moving towards IB Middle Year Programme authorisation. Year 12 completes the Higher School Certificate. Senior School co-curricular activities include LEO Club, Chess Club, Debating, Music Lessons, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Duke of Edinburgh, Masterminds, Overseas Tours, and Sport.
School ethos
Hunter Valley Grammar School is dedicated to instilling life-long values. These values are responsibility, integrity, respect, citizenship, courage, compassion, optimism, and gratitude.
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