Gap or Trainee Rowing Coach

Claires Inc.; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Maidenhead is seeking a Gap or Trainee Rowing Coach to join their team in October 2025. This part-time or full-time position involves coaching senior students in rowing. The ideal candidate should have competitive rowing experience, be willing to inspire confidence in students, and possess excellent relationship-building skills. A supportive work environment and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive colleagues

Positive working environment

Qualifications

• Must be a committed rower with competitive experience.
• Keen to contribute to the whole department and develop as a coach.
• Patient with the ability to inspire confidence in others.
• Skilled in building excellent working relationships with students and colleagues.
• Flexible in approach to work, willing to work weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Coach pupils from senior girls' and boys' teams.
• Contribute to creating an engaging learning environment.
• Prioritize the needs of students in the coaching process.

Skills

Competitive rowing experience

Ability to inspire confidence

Building relationships

Flexibility in work approach

Job description

Overview

We are looking to appoint a Gap or Trainee Rowing Coach, to join our existing team, from October 2025. You will coach pupils from our senior girls' and boys'. This is a part-time or full time post working 22 - 35 hours per week all year round. This is a great role to balance with developing your own potential as a rower. For the part time role (22 hours), sessions will primarily be in the afternoons. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate rower and aspiring coach who is committed to their own development and co-creating an engaging environment for our students to learn and progress. To be successful in this role, you must be:

• A committed rower with competitive experience
• Keen to contribute to the whole department and develop as a coach
• Patient, with the ability to inspire confidence in others
• Skilled in building excellent working relationships with students and colleagues
• Flexible in your approach to work, with the ability to work outside normal working hours, as some weekend and evening work may be required

Above all, you must want the very best for our students and be prepared to put their needs first. You recognise the importance of educating the whole child within a broad curricular and co-curricular programme, and of achieving high standards. In return, we offer a positive working environment, experience within a highly successful rowing department, supportive colleagues and regular opportunities for professional development and training.

Application process

APPLICATIONS: To apply, please download an application form from our website. Completed application forms may be emailed to [e-mail] (no agencies, please). Alternatively please post completed forms to the following address: HR Department Claires Court Schools Ltd 1 College Avenue MAIDENHEAD SL6 6AW. Applications must be received by 8am on Tuesday 7 October 2025. Interview will take place as soon as possible following this date. Please apply early as applications will be considered upon receipt; we reserve the right to interview/appoint prior to the closing date. NB: CVs will not be accepted in place of an application form, but may be submitted as additional supporting documentation.