Rowing Coach - Magdalen College School

Magdalen College School; Oxford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Magdalen College School in Oxford invites applications for a part-time Rowing Coach to join our Sports Department during the 2026-2027 academic year. The role focuses on rowing coaching from Year 11 to Year 13, with responsibilities spanning session planning, safeguarding, and contributing to our thriving extracurricular programme.

The successful candidate will have high coaching standards, strong communication, and a willingness to engage in CPD.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching rowing or coaching at high level.
• Clear written and spoken communication with pupils, parents and staff.
• Willingness to participate in safeguarding and continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging rowing sessions for Year 8–13 with emphasis on Years 11–13.
• Demonstrate organisation and enthusiasm for sport and widening participation.
• Communicate effectively with pupils, parents and the local community; support school life activities.

Skills

Coaching experience

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication skills

Job description

Rowing Coach - Magdalen College School

Date: 2026-09-30

Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire, GB, OX1 1

Contract Type: Any

Application Deadline: 2026-12-29T07:00:40.147

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.

Responsibilities of the Role

The responsibilities 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 the role is anticipated to focus more on Years 11-13);
• Displaying a high level of organisation and enthusiasm for excellence in sport and widening participation;
• Communicating effectively with pupils, parents, staff and the local community;
• Showing enthusiasm for sport and understanding of sport as part of a thriving extra-curricular provision;
• Displaying a positive, cheerful and caring attitude, supporting colleagues, taking sports teams, and being involved in all aspects of school life;
• Ideally, holding 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 duties. Interviews will take place the week commencing Monday 14th September. Applications submitted with only 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