Haberdashers’ Monmouth School Ltd – Graduate Rowing Coach
We are seeking to appoint a graduate rowing coach for the 2025/26 academic year from 1st September 2025 to 3rd July 2026. This post would suit a recent university leaver who would enjoy working in a boarding school environment. Knowledge of and enthusiasm for sport are essential, as is an enthusiasm for working with young people and the ability to act as a positive role model.
Summary of the Role:
To provide rowing coaching to pupils, assisting and supporting the Director of Rowing
To attend all events within the racing calendar
Main duties and Responsibilities
Coaching Duties
1. To promote excellence in coaching and learning to help all pupils to develop their potential in Rowing and are fit and equipped for life beyond school, including international representation.
2. To exemplify in own practice the skills of coaching and learning typified by lead professionals and ensure that good practice is shared throughout Rowing.
3. In consultation with the Director of Rowing, provide coaching of rowing to pupils in Years 9 to 13 in games lessons, after school and on Saturdays
4. To monitor pupils’ performance and ensure all rowers maintain high standards
5. To ensure that the value of fair play, teamwork, healthy competition and respect for rules are upheld and promoted
6. To accompany and coach crews at regattas and other competitive rowing events as directed by the Director of Rowing
7. To assist in the coaching and organisation of planned holiday rowing and be available for opportunities for the School Rowing Club to compete during the School holidays
8. To assist the Director of Rowing in administrative duties
9. To assist with the organisation of rowing social events
10. To assist in preparation and maintenance of weekly training programmes for the year for squads, including river work, ergos, runs, circuits and weight sessions
11. To ensure, so far as reasonably practical, that the safety and security of MB pupils undertaking rowing activities is not compromised
12. To offer pastoral support for boys when away on camps and events
General Duties
1. To contribute to the Schools’ programme of extra-curricular activities
2. To support and contribute to the schools’ responsibility for safeguarding students
3. To work within the schools’ health and safety policy to ensure a safe working environment for staff, students and visitors
4. To promote equality of opportunity for all students and staff, both current and prospective
5. To maintain high professional standards of attendance, punctuality, appearance, conduct and positive, courteous relations with students, parents and colleagues
6. To engage actively in the appraisal review process (performance management)
7. To adhere to school policies
8. To undertake other reasonable duties related to the job purpose required from time to time
Further details are available from Mr Sam Wells, Director of Rowing [email protected]
View and download the application form from the website. Completed application forms should be returned as pdf documents with a covering letter to [email protected]
Salary: £12.71 per hour
Type: Full Time
Application Dates: From Tuesday 20th May 2025 to Monday 2nd June 2025
