Session Rowing Coach

People First; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Kingston Grammar School is seeking session rowing coaches to support the development of its junior athletes. You will coach boys and girls, build strong technical foundations, and foster a positive, structured learning environment on the river.

Ideal candidates have a rowing background and experience coaching juniors, with the ability to manage mixed groups safely on a busy river and to inspire young rowers to reach their potential. Saturday afternoons with some midweek flexibility.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching junior rowers is essential.
• Ability to build strong technical foundations in rowing.
• Comfort coaching mixed groups and maintaining safety on a busy river.

Responsibilities

• Coach rowing sessions for junior athletes, primarily on Saturday afternoons, with occasional midweek sessions.
• Develop athletes' technical foundation and rowing skills.
• Maintain high coaching standards and foster a positive, structured learning environment.

Skills

Coaching

Rowing background

Session safety

Motivation

Job description

Our mission is to live out our motto of 'Work Well and Be Happy', balancing achievement with wellbeing, in all that we do, throughout our lives.

Proudly co-educational and independent, Kingston Grammar School is a leading 11-18 day school. It is a place where values are lived, futures are forged and students are empowered to live out our motto of Work Well & Be Happy.

Kingston Grammar School is a leading coeducational school with a proud sporting tradition and a thriving rowing programme. With its own boathouse on the Thames, the school offers outstanding facilities and a supportive environment for young athletes to grow.

Boys and girls who first rowed in a boat at KGS have gone on to win at the U19 World Championships , National Schools’ Regatta , Henley Royal Regatta , the University Boat Race , the World Championships , and the Olympic Games . This long‑term success reflects the environment created at the boat club by the coaches - focused, fun, committed and consistent . Laying vital foundations in the early years that can be built on, in or out of a boat.

We are seeking session coaches to support the development of our athletes . You will be coaching boys and girls who are keen to learn, improve, and enjoy the sport. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is committed to helping young athletes build strong technical foundations in a positive, structured setting.

We are looking for enthusiastic coaches who can motivate and engage young athletes whilst setting high standards . You will have a rowing style, technique or stroke profile you believe in , a passion for rowing and for enabling those they coach to reach their potential .

Experience coaching junior rowers or a strong personal rowing background is essential as is the awareness of how to run a session safely on a busy river. T he successful coaches will have c onfidence managing mixed groups at an early stage of their rowing journey and a positive, supportive coaching style.

The contract will be for an initial fixed term of three monthsuntil July 202 7 . You would need to be primarily available on a Saturday afternoon and the occasional Tuesday or Thursday afternoon, but the role would work around your rowing commitments and can offer flexibility in terms of hours.

Early applications are encouraged, as may interview before the closing date and reserve the right to close the vacancy at any stage.

For queries regarding this role, please email : [e-mail]

Prior to interview, an online search will be conducted to identify any past or current incidents or issues that might affect your suitability to work with children and undertake this role. This is in line with guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Please note this online search will be carried out only on publicly available information and be limited to issues relating to your suitability to work with children and/or in a school environment. Issues that arise will not automatically be a bar to your employment at this school.

Kingston Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

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KGS Application Form 2026-2027.docx

J14 Session Rowing Coach Job Description January 2026 (1).docx

Kingston Grammar SchoolLondon RoadKingston upon ThamesKT2 6PYUnited Kingdom