Rowing Coach

WYCOMBE ABBEY; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking an enthusiastic Rowing Coach to inspire and develop young athletes. This role involves coaching students of all abilities at a prestigious school, fostering a love for rowing while emphasizing water safety. The position offers flexible hours, allowing for a balanced work-life dynamic. With a commitment to excellence in education and athletics, this opportunity provides a chance to make a significant impact on students' lives. Join a supportive community that values professional growth and offers generous benefits, including pension schemes and training opportunities.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Fee school remission

CPD training and development

Free parking

Free meals

Free use of Sports Centre

Free eye tests

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of water safety issues and coaching techniques.
• Willingness to complete required coaching qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Coach rowing teams across the School's age range.
• Conduct sessions during flexible hours on weekdays and weekends.

Skills

Coaching

Water Safety

Team Management

Education

British Rowing L2 Club Coach / Session Coach

RYA Powerboat Level 2

Valid First Aid Certificate

Job description

Wycombe Abbey rowing opportunities are offered at Dorney Lake (the London Olympic Games 2012 venue) and in land-based Ergometer sessions at School.Coaching is available for all abilities, from beginners to those wishing to develop their skills for competition.As a British Rowing Affiliated Club, Wycombe Abbey Rowing Club competes in races on the water and at the National Indoor Rowing Championships.Pupils in recent years have completed testing for the British Rowing Talent Identification and Development programme for the British Rowing team, with some then being selected to join our local club, Marlow, to develop their talent further.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and flexible Rowing Coach at Wycombe Abbey to work across the School’s full age range to coach our rowing team for a couple of hours a week between a flexible time window of 5:30pm - 8:30pm on weekdays and 12:00pm - 4:00pm on weekends.It is essential that the successful candidate possess a solid understanding of water safety issues and the ability to instil their importance in young people. The following would be highly desirable, although not essential:

1. A British Rowing L2 Club Coach / Session Coach qualification (or equivalent).
2. A RYA Powerboat Level 2.
3. Valid First Aid Certificate.

If the successful applicant does not have these qualifications, training may be provided and therefore a willingness to complete the above qualifications is essential.

Wycombe Abbey is a world-class full-boarding school for girls, located on a beautiful site in the centre of High Wycombe.With its distinctive heritage, magnificent 170-acre campus and impressive resources, the School provides an outstanding education for 650 pupils aged 11-18.

We have been at the forefront of girls’ boarding education for over 125 years.Superb academic outcomes are the School’s hallmark and pupils regularly secure places at the most prestigious universities across the globe.Known for its world-class education, Wycombe Abbey encourages curiosity, innovation, leadership and delight in learning among its pupils.

The School benefits from easy access to London (24 minutes to Marylebone), the Chiltern Hills and attractive towns such as Marlow, Henley-on-Thames and Beaconsfield. Heathrow is also just 20 miles away plus good transport links to other London airports.

Wycombe Abbey has its own salary scale which compares favourably with other independent schools and is well above that of the maintained sector.

Benefits of working at Wycombe Abbey include:

• Enrolment in the School’s generous pension scheme.
• Fee school remission at Wycombe Abbey and selected prep schools.
• Generous CPD training and development scheme.
• Free parking.
• Free meals.
• Free use of the Sports Centre.
• Free eye tests.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme.

To apply: Please see the job profile document for full information about this role.To apply, please complete an application form and submit this, together with a covering letter, to the Headmistress, Mrs J Duncan by selecting “Apply for this job”. Should you have any questions then please do not hesitate to contact the HR Team on01494 [e-mail].

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 3 June 2025

Interview date: Wednesday 11 June 2025

We reserve the right to appoint to this position before the closing date, should we receive a high volume of suitable early applications.

Wycombe Abbey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions.
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).

Further information regarding filtered convictions, please refer to Filtering Guidance by the Ministry of Justice and Nacro Guidance.

We are an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No. 310638.

Wycombe Abbey is a Disability Confident Committed Employer.