Eton College – Rowing Coach – Fixed Term Contract

Eton College – Rowing Coach – Fixed Term Contract

As a Rowing Coach, your main task will be to coach various crews of Eton College Boat Club (ECBC). This will mainly be at the Eton College Rowing Centre at Dorney Lake but may also be on the River Thames from Andrew’s, Rafts or Masters’ boathouses.

The aim of the programme is to give young people the opportunity to row and look to improve their confidence through sport. We are looking for inspiring and committed coaches who can instil a love of the sport in a fun and engaging way. Willingness to work in a team and share good practice and ideas is essential, as is an open and approachable personality.

Main Duties

• Coaching beginners to attain basic watermanship so that they are competent and comfortable in a single scull;
• Support and advise any questions that may be asked on Rowing to help their progression;
• Encourage the development of the students\’ Rowing skills;
• Keep records of individual students\’ progress on the F Block Rowing program;
• Register who is present at each session, making sure to keep an accurate record;
• Commitment and promotion of equality, diversity, and inclusion;
• Understand and comply with safeguarding procedures as per the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 guidance;
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, including completing safeguarding training as required.
• Understand and comply with procedures and legislation relating to confidentiality.

Working Pattern

This is a fixed-term position due to start in April 2025 and will end in June 2025. As a member of casual staff, requirements for your services will depend on a varying level of demand. The hourly rate of pay will be £16.44 per hour and you will also receive 5.6 weeks per annum of holiday pay.

While we are unable to guarantee your working hours, it is envisaged that there will be approximately 19 hours of work per week during Eton College Summer Term.

The Ideal Candidate

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate the following:

• A strong understanding of issues of safety on the water, and an ability to instil the importance of this in young people;
• The ability to enthuse and encourage those you coach;
• The ability to build good individual relationships;
• A passion and enjoyment for working with young people;
• Reliability and punctuality.

In addition to your experience, while not essential, the following would be highly desirable:

• A British Rowing L2 Club Coach / Session Coach qualification (or equivalent);
• Valid First Aid Certificate;
• Membership of British Rowing;
• Experience coaching juniors;
• Experience working in a team/member of a club.

Eton College offers a wide range of benefits, including a generous pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced Maternity / Paternity scheme, a cycle to work scheme, subsidised lunches during term time, free or heavily discounted access to the College’s sport and leisure facilities, and discounts at local retailers and businesses.

About the College

We are an equal opportunities employer and are seeking applications from suitable candidates from all backgrounds. We are dedicated to creating and sustaining an environment that values individuality and difference and celebrates the diversity of both staff and pupils by fostering perseverance, tolerance, and integrity.

DISCLOSURE CHECKS

Eton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including reference checks with past employers, an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (including Barred List information), an online search, and, where applicable, Prohibition checks. If you are successful in your application, you will be required to complete a DBS Disclosure Application Form. Any information disclosed will be handled in accordance with any guidance and/or Code of Practice published by the DBS. The College is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings (including those which would normally be considered as “spent” under the Act) must be declared, subject to the DBS filtering rules.

Salary: £16.44 per hour

Application Dates: From Friday 17th January 2025 to Sunday 2nd February 2025

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