Gap Year Rowing Coach

Girl's Schools Association; England; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious independent girls' school seeks Gap Year Rowing Coaches for a one-year fixed-term role. This position offers a unique chance to influence young rowers' development in a vibrant school environment, with flexibility in working hours and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and passionate about rowing.
• Experience with coaching or working with young students is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Guide students from Year 8 to Year 10 in rowing.
• Coach at local and national events, ensuring student safety.

Skills

Attention to detail

Student safety awareness

Job description

Gap Year Rowing Coach

Details

Fixed Term (one year), Variable Hours/Annualised Hours

Salary: £24,632 FTE. Two roles available:

1. £11,537 for an average of 18 hours per week
2. £16,890 for an average of 24 hours per week

We are seeking enthusiastic Gap Year Rowing Coaches to contribute to the development of Sir William Perkins’s School Boat Club. This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about rowing and coaching to develop their skills, primarily working with younger rowers.

Key qualities include attention to detail, care in task execution, and a strong awareness of student safety and wellbeing at all times.

The Boat Club is thriving, with strong support from pupils, parents, and the school. The role focuses on guiding students from Year 8 to Year 10, with opportunities to coach at local and national events, fostering professional growth within a vibrant school environment.

This is a one-year fixed-term contract with flexible, seasonal working hours, including weekends.

How to apply

Please complete the online application form. The closing date is midnight on 29 June. Interviews will be held during the week beginning 7 July. Early applications are encouraged, as the school may interview and appoint before the deadline.

About us

Sir William Perkins’s School is a high-performing, independent girls’ school for approximately 600 students aged 11–18, located near Chertsey, with excellent transport links.