Gap Rowing Assistant / Trainee Rowing Coach – Claires Court School

British Rowing; Maidenhead; Hybrid; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Claires Court School in Maidenhead is seeking a Gap Rowing Assistant / Trainee Rowing Coach, starting September 2026. This part-time role (22 hours per week, afternoons) supports coaching pupils in the senior girls’ and boys’ rowers and helps prepare equipment.

You will work with the existing rowing team, develop as a coach, attend regattas, and assist with safeguarding, risk assessments, and day-to-day admin.

Qualifications

• 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 some weekend and evening work required.

Responsibilities

• Coach rowing with the existing team, mainly year 9 and 10 development group.
• Prepare equipment prior to sessions and keep the club clean and secure.
• Attend rowing regattas and assist with event administration.
• Support the equipment manager with boat care and maintenance.
• Conduct risk assessments for activities as appropriate.
• Report accidents and near misses per school policy.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils and comply with GDPR and Privacy Notices.

Skills

Competitive rowing

Coaching potential

Patient

Relationship building

Flexibility

Job description

Gap Rowing Assistant / Trainee Rowing Coach – Claires Court School

Claires Court School are looking to appoint a Gap Rowing Assistant / Trainee Rowing Coach, to join their existing team, from September 2026. You will coach pupils from their senior girls’ and boys’. This is a part-time post working 22 hours per week all year round. This is a great role to balance with developing your own potential as a rower. Sessions will primarily be in the afternoons.

Job purpose

To support with the coaching of rowing and preparation of equipment and to safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils in your care

• To coach rowing working alongside the existing team, mostly working with our year 9 and 10 development group
• To continually develop yourself as a coach so you can take on additional responsibilities throughout the year and progress you career.
• Ensure equipment is prepared prior to each session
• Keep the rowing club and equipment clean, tidy and secure, during and at the end of the day
• Attend rowing regattas and competitions throughout the year, assisting with the day-to-day administration and organisation of these events
• Support the equipment manager with the care and maintenance of our rowing boats
• Conduct Risk Assessments for activities when appropriate
• Report all accidents and near misses, adhering to school policy
• Work safely for own protection and the protection for others (see also Health and Safety policy).
• Be responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we aim to create and maintain a safe environment for our pupils, where they feel respected and supported. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to become familiar with our policies and procedures for child protection and security.
• Complete and attend all safeguarding and child protection training as required by the school.
• Ensure compliance with the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the School’s Privacy Notice for Staff

Due to the nature of the work the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity with children.

All responsibilities outlined in this job specification are subject to review and change from time to time.

Role Requirements:

• 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.

Salary: Competitive, Dependent on Experience