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Rowing Coach

Rowing Coach

King's College School

Wimbledon

  • Expired
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Apply by:
21 June 2023

Job overview

King's is an extremely sought-after school with outstanding academic results and a vibrant co-curriculum. It strives to appoint able, committed, and compassionate colleagues to help ensure every child at the school achieves their best. Overlooking Wimbledon Common, the school is situated in one of the most attractive parts of south-east England and benefits from exceptional grounds and facilities.

This is an exciting opportunity for a competent Rowing coach to play a key role coaching competitive students at one of the country’s leading boy’s schools. You will support the director of Rowing in the over-all running of the Boathouse, specifically (but not exclusively) with our J16 and J18 year groups.

The successful candidate will have experience in a similar role. Competence in coaching Rowing at a young level on a tidal river would be an advantage, as would holding and RYA L2 powerboat qualification and British Rowing qualification. They will support the Rowing programme at King’s College School both on site at Putney/Wimbledon and at events and training camps. They will be supported by the director of Rowing and will have on-site assistance from the other highly experienced coaching staff. Consistent weekend availability will be essential. 

Coaching Responsibilities

There will be an expectation to attend regattas and head races and assist with the equipment required at such events. A sound understanding of rowing and sculling technique is required as well as an ability and to be able to demonstrate key aspects of rigging. Attendance at training camps will be necessary and there will be a requirement to act as loco parentis for groups whilst on away-events. Assisting the director of Rowing with the day to day administration of the club is also an integral part of this role.

Health and Safety Responsibilities

  • To assist with the risk assessments throughout the boat club
  • To ensure that safety at the boathouse is of paramount importance and also while away at events
  • To ensure that all communications equipment is operational and compliant
  • To adhere to the School’s H&S and Staff Behaviour policies and procedures 
  • To administer basic first aid to pupils wherever required during the working day, dealing with any basic accidents, reporting incidents and liaising with School’s Nursing Team when needed (training will be provided)
  • Be responsible for the welfare of children and young people for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/he comes into contact with. 
  • To adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Safeguarding Policy and Procedures at all times

Person Specification

The successful candidate is likely to be able to demonstrate the following skills, qualifications and competencies:

  • A commitment to the Safeguarding and wellbeing of pupils
  • A high level of competence in rowing and/or coaching
  • A specialist sports and/or relevant British Rowing coaching qualification and RYA L2 Powerboat Qualification or significant coaching experience on tidal water
  • Experience of working with children or young people
  • Awareness of Health and Safety issues (First Aid training will be provided)
  • A warm, cheerful and well-presented person, capable of inspiring confidence in pupils and parents
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • An ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • A clean driving licence is desirable and medical fitness is essential.

Training will be provided for the right candidate to attain the correct qualification for a variety of aspects within the role.

Working hours

The working hours will vary from year to year, and will be determined by the needs of the school timetable and pupil interest in rowing.

Holiday duties and events

There will be an expectation to coach during school holidays, at events and head of the river races. During this time, there will be a variety of groups training and competing. Session timings and duties will be confirmed for each occasion but could include training camps. An additional weekly allowance will be calculated to allow for these commitments.

Benefits

  • Competitive hourly rate
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Programme of health benefits
  • Free lunch in the Dining Hall during term-time
  • Membership of the King’s Sports Club

If you are interested in our Rowing Coach opportunity, please visit our website to find out more and apply.

Closing date: 9am on Wednesday 21st June 2023

Early applications are welcome.

Interviews may be staged and we may choose to appoint at any time during the application process.

King’s is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and medical clearance. At King’s, we embrace inclusion and fairness in the workplace: diversity is to be celebrated, and, as such, we strive towards a fully immersive culture of inclusion, diversity and equality.

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About King's College School

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King’s College School, Wimbledon is one of the most successful schools in the world, and our vibrant and caring community is a special place to learn and grow for boys aged 7-18 and girls aged 16-18. With over 1,500 pupils and 400 staff, we are located in one of the most attractive and peaceful parts of London, opposite 1,140 acres of countryside of Wimbledon and Putney Commons and just a short walk from the picturesque Wimbledon Village.

Head

Dr Anne Cotton

Values and vision

Our school was founded in 1829 by Royal Charter as the junior department of the university, King’s College London, and as such, intellectual aspiration and a progressive spirit are our heritage.

Today, we offer an education of the whole person, in Mind, Spirit and Heart, the enduring ethos of our foundation. Our guiding mission is to look outwards, to the world beyond school, and to life at 25: we look to the lives we are preparing our young people to lead, so that when the time comes, they are ready to forge the pathway they choose, and to make a purposeful impact.

We aim for each of our pupils to enjoy an exhilarating adventure of learning and to pursue academic excellence within a fun, caring, welcoming environment. Academic outcomes at A level, IB and GCSE consistently place King’s amongst the very top schools nationally and globally.  Supporting our pupils to grow strong in spirit, in the shared values and qualities of character that will ground them, is equally important.

ISI report

"The academic standards achieved by pupils are outstanding... Pupils achieve outstanding academic, musical, sporting, linguistic and dramatic distinctions, actively encouraged by a strong culture of participation and the uncommonly wide choice of extra-curricular activities and range of opportunities on offer..."

"[Pupils] are confident to be themselves and find staff supportive and approachable in the school’s safe and friendly environment...The way in which pupils engage in contributing to the lives of others in the school, the local community and wider society is outstanding... Pupils demonstrate a great deal of respect for diversity within society... and the way in which they work with others is excellent."

View King's College School Wimbledon's latest ISI report.

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