Session Rowing Coach

Kingston Grammar School is a leading coeducational school with a proud sporting tradition and a thriving rowing programme. With its own boathouse on the Thames, the school offers outstanding facilities and a supportive environment for young athletes to grow.

Boys and girls who first rowed in a boat at KGS have gone on to win at the U19 World Championships, National Schools’ Regatta, Henley Royal Regatta, the University Boat Race, the World Championships, and the Olympic Games. This long‑term success reflects the environment created at the boat club by the coaches - focused, fun, committed and consistent. Laying vital foundations in the early years that can be built on, in or out of a boat.

We are seeking a Session Rowing Coach to support the development of our athletes. You will be coaching boys and girls who are keen to learn, improve, and enjoy the sport. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is committed to helping young athletes build strong technical foundations in a positive, structured setting.

We are looking for enthusiastic coaches who can motivate and engage young athletes whilst setting high standards. You will have a rowing style, technique or stroke profile you believe in, a passion for rowing and for enabling those they coach to reach their potential.

Experience coaching junior rowers or a strong personal rowing background is essential, as is the awareness of how to run a session safely on a busy river. The successful coaches will have confidence managing mixed groups at an early stage of their rowing journey and a positive, supportive coaching style.

The contract will be for an initial fixed term of three months until January 2027. You would need to be primarily available on a Saturday afternoon and the occasional Tuesday or Thursday afternoon, but the role would work around your rowing commitments and can offer flexibility in terms of hours.

A full job description is available to download from the 'Attached documents' section below.

For queries regarding this role, please email: recruitment@kgs.org.uk

For more information about this role and to apply, please visit our vacancies page via the Apply button.

Closing date: 9.00 am on Monday, 2 November 2026.

All applications require a completed KGS Application Form, which must be uploaded to the recruitment portal. Please download and complete the Application Form under the 'Attached documents' section below.

The school reserves the right to commence the interview process at any time prior to the closing date, so early application is recommended.

Prior to the interview, an online search will be conducted to identify any past or current incidents or issues that might affect your suitability to work with children and undertake this role. This is in line with guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Please note this online search will be carried out only on publicly available information and be limited to issues relating to your suitability to work with children and/or in a school environment. Issues that arise will not automatically be a bar to your employment at this school.

Kingston Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).