Rowing Coach
St Paul's Girls' School
Hammersmith and Fulham
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2015
- Apply by:
- 7 July 2015
Job overview
St Paul’s Girls’ School is looking to appoint an experienced Rowing Coach to support its vibrant and growing rowing programme. The roleholder will coach and teach rowing to girls of varying ability, and provide strength and conditioning and weights training to both rowers and other students. There may also be scope for involvement in PE teaching in other sports. The coach will have responsibility for managing specific year groups or boats into major competitions, undertaking the day to day administration of crew lines ups and the organisation surrounding events and trips.
There are significant before school, evening and weekend requirements for this role and these are reflected in the overall timetable. Rowing coaches assist with boating and the putting away of boats, rigging, trailer loading and unloading and the maintenance of the fleet. The successful candidate may be required to manage a group of GB candidates and oversee the trials process in Boston and Nottingham in addition to attending training camps and some other residential events (eg a residential camp at Easter and the National Schools Regatta in June).
Candidates should have a sound technical knowledge of the rowing stroke and experience in coaching/teaching across all levels. They must be able to drive a launch confidently and have a good understanding of the navigational rules of the river. A power boat 2 licence and previous knowledge of the Tideway would be an advantage. Experience of rowing or coaching at medal winning standard would be desirable.
The successful candidate will be joining a hard-working and thriving department and must be able to contribute to the overall development of PE and contribute ideas and experience to the rowing programme. Most of the full-time teaching and coaching staff at the school are pastoral tutors or assistant pastoral tutors. Tutors meet daily with their tutees and keep an interested, but unobtrusive, eye on their progress and wellbeing to create a supportive and encouraging environment in which the girls are able to flourish.
Terms and conditions of the post
Salary is according to qualifications and relevant experience on the first five points of the St Paul’s Girls’ School salary scale for teachers (current year’s attached). Successful candidates for posts here are required to complete a medical declaration and undergo the normal DBS checks.
To apply
Please visit the St Paul’s Girls’ School website www.spgs.org/vacancies for the full job description and details of how to apply.
The closing date for applications is Tuesday 7 July, at 12 noon. Interviews will be held on Monday, 13 July 2015. As part of this process they will be expected to coach a session for 30 minutes, for which a full prior briefing will be given.
Contact details:
Mrs Francesca Ryder-Smith
Human Resources Department
St Paul’s Girls’ School
Brook Green
London
W6 7BS
Tel: 020 7605 4875
jobs@spgs.org
www.spgs.org
About St Paul's Girls' School
St Paul's Girls' School is one of the UK's leading independent secondary schools for girls aged 11-18. We offer a classical yet forward-thinking education, providing talented young women with a dynamic and stimulating environment in which to learn and develop as individuals.
Education here is not just about passing exams, but rather about a sheer joy of learning. Individual research, discussion and debate are at the heart of our teaching. All students are encouraged to dig deeper, to explore ideas and to develop their own particular interests. Our broad and progressive curriculum places emphasis on creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship and is rich in opportunities to learn about new technologies and engage in cross-curricular projects. The aim is to give students the skills and confidence to lead the way in a modernising and fast-moving world.
This love of academic discovery is enriched by extensive co-curricular provision, the kindest and most individual of pastoral care and a commitment to partnerships and service to others.
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