Assistant Head of Rowing & Lead Year 10 Boys or Girls Coach

LATYMER UPPER SCHOOL; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious co-educational school in Greater London is seeking a coach for its successful rowing program. The role involves coaching the Year 10 Girls or Boys Squad, managing the Boat Club alongside the Head of Rowing, and ensuring strong relationships with athletes, parents, and stakeholders. The school values diversity and is committed to safeguarding. Closing date for applications is 01 October 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience in coaching rowing teams or school sports.
• Strong communication skills to interact with athletes and parents.
• Ability to manage administrative tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Coach the Year 10 Girls or Boys Squad.
• Contribute to the management of the Boat Club.
• Handle race entries and maintain relationships with stakeholders.

Job description

Overview

With a long tradition of boys' rowing, since turning co-ed, the school has rapidly built a strong and robust girls' programme, delivering consistent, high-level performances in multiple boat types. Latymer Upper Boat Club (LUSBC) is now one of the most successful co-educational school boat clubs in Britain, with established sculling and sweep rowing programmes. The boat club boasts impressive participation numbers spread equally across girls and boys.

Responsibilities

• Coaching across the club, while taking direct responsibility for the performance and progression of either the Year 10 Girls or Boys Squad.
• Working under the direction of the Head of Rowing, contribute to the effective management of the Boat Club.
• Play an active role in administration, race entries, and maintaining strong relationships with athletes, parents, staff, and external stakeholders.

Application and Benefits

To apply, find out more about the school and our attractive staff benefits package, please visit our website and view the section "Join our Team".

Closing date: 9am on Wednesday 01 October 2025.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 7th October 2025.

Diversity, Equality and Safeguarding

Diversity - The School is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We have an established and representative staff Equality and Diversity Board to help drive forward positive change. A further Equality and Diversity Committee has recently been formed from our student population. We are committed to attracting and retaining the very best staff, ensuring that our staff body reflects the diversity of our students and local community. Acknowledging a lack of ethnic diversity within our staff community, we particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates for this role. All appointments will be made on merit, following a fair and transparent process. In line with the Equality Act 2010, however, the School may employ positive action where diverse candidates can demonstrate their ability to perform the role equally well.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS, online checks and receipt of two satisfactory references.