Rowing Coach – Magdalen College School

British Rowing; Oxford; On-site; GBP 2,755,000 - 4,133,000; Part time

Job summary

MCS is seeking a part-time Rowing Coach to join as soon as possible for the 2026-2027 academic year. The role involves coaching sessions mainly for Years 11–13 within a thriving sports department of an outstanding school, with a strong emphasis on pupil welfare and communication with pupils, parents and staff.

The successful candidate will have coaching experience at a high level, good IT skills, and a clean driving licence with willingness to drive minibuses.

Responsibilities

• Show clear enthusiasm for coaching Rowing and plan/deliver engaging sessions from Year 8 to Year 13 (focus likely on Years 11–13).
• Maintain high organisation and strive for excellence in sport and widening participation.
• Communicate effectively with pupils, parents, staff and the local community.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for sport as part of the broader extra‑curricular provision.
• Be positive, caring and collaborative with colleagues leading sports teams, and participate in all aspects of school life.

Job description

MCS are seeking to appoint a part-time Rowing Coach to join as soon as possible and to continue throughout the 2026-2027 academic year. Further details of the position and working hours can be found in the attached job pack.

About the Role

The successful candidate will:

• Take a keen interest in the welfare of pupils and show clear commitment to safeguarding children;
• Be a well-qualified rowing coach who is looking to coach in a successful rowing programme and work within an outstanding Sports Department at a leading independent school;
• Have experience of either rowing or coaching at a high level;
• Have excellent written and spoken communication skills and communicate effectively with pupils, parents, staff and the local community;
• Have sound IT skills;
• Have the ability to work collaboratively and effectively as part of a wider team;
• Display a high level of attention to detail;
• Be willing to take part in continuing professional development;
• Respond positively to feedback

The responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:

• Showing clear enthusiasm for coaching Rowing, and planning and delivering engaging sessions from Year 8 to Year 13 (although we anticipate the role to be focused more on Years 11 –13);
• Display a high level of organisation and show clear enthusiasm for excellence in sport and widening participation;
• Communicating effectively with pupils, parents, staff and the local community;
• Showing clear enthusiasm for sport and display an understanding of sport as part of a thriving extra-curricular provision;
• Displaying a positive, cheerful and caring attitude, a supportive approach to working with colleagues taking sports teams, and a willingness to be involved in all aspects of school life;
• Ideally, owing to the nature of the role, having a full, clean driving license with the ability and willingness to drive minibuses and vehicles with trailers.

The Rowing Coach will report to the Lead Rowing Professional and the Director of Sport, and ultimately to the Master, for the proper discharge of his or her duties.

Interviews will take place the week commencing Monday 14th September.

Applicants who only send a CV will be automatically rejected.

Salary: £25.00 per hour

Type: Part-time - Monday and Wednesdays

Application Dates: From Monday 24th August 2026 to Friday 4th September 2026