Graduate Sports Coach – Rowing – Shrewsbury School
Shrewsbury School seeks to appoint a recent graduate to coach rowing with effect from September 2026. Applications from candidates with a high level of rowing or coaching experience will be welcomed. The successful candidate may also be interested in Physical Education (PE) teaching and/or Sport Science support. Candidates offering video/performance analysis and/or strength & conditioning (S&C) expertise would be welcomed (but not essential). The successful candidates will be expected to contribute fully to boarding school life.
About the Role
The Graduate Rowing Coach will play a key role in supporting the delivery and ongoing development of the rowing programme, working with athletes across a wide range of ages and abilities both on the water and indoors. In close collaboration with senior coaching staff, the successful candidate will help plan and deliver high‑quality training sessions, provide technical coaching and constructive athlete feedback, uphold strong standards of discipline and teamwork, and contribute to the safe, efficient day‑to‑day running of the Boat Club.
Responsibilities may also include assisting at competitions and rowing camps (including during school holidays), supporting equipment care and maintenance, administrative tasks as instructed by the Director of Rowing, and contributing to the wider operational needs of the programme.
The role is well suited to an enthusiastic individual looking to develop professionally, learn from experienced staff, take feedback positively, and engage fully in opportunities to build coaching knowledge, qualifications, and practical experience.
The Post holder will report directly to the Director of Rowing who is responsible for day-to-day line management.
Duties and Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities below are illustrative. The position holder will be expected to become involved in a range of work on occasions that may not be shown below:
Main Responsibilities within the Rowing Department:
- Support senior coaching staff in the planning and delivery of rowing sessions, assisting with warm-ups, drills, technical coaching, and small-group activities while developing confidence and experience in session delivery.
- Help maintain a safe training environment both on and off the water by supervising athletes, assisting with boating and landing procedures, following water safety protocols, and reporting any concerns to senior staff.
- Assist with the preparation, movement, checking, and storage of rowing equipment including boats, blades, ergs, and safety equipment, while helping to keep the boathouse, gym, and surrounding training areas organised, tidy and maintained.
- Support the administrative and operational running of the club by helping with attendance registers, communicating absences or issues, and assisting coaches with general day-to-day organisation.
- Demonstrate professionalism, punctuality, and reliability at all times, acting as a positive role model for younger athletes and representing the values of the rowing club.
- To assist with the organisation and implementation of the annual Sports Scholarship assessments including fitness testing.
- To assist with Prep School Taster Days and other partnership events.
Whole School
- To become a tutor in a boarding house. This will include undertaking one evening duty per week and being on hand to help in the house at other times.
- To tutor a small group of pupils from his / her allocated boarding house.
- To write tutor reports as and when required.
- To take part in the Thursday activities programme, as allocated by the Director of Activities.
- To carry out any further duties such as occasional supervision in the dining hall and at break time.
Suitability to work with children - Shrewsbury School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
- The postholder must comply with the School’s Safeguarding & Child Protection policy at all times.
- The postholder must undergo Safeguarding & Child Protection training as directed by their Line Manager.
- Full safer recruitment checks will be completed on successful candidates which will include an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring (DBS) check.
The School reserves the right to appoint at any stage of the recruitment process.
Shrewsbury School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Salary: £20,000.00 per annum
Type: Full time - will need to be available for duties during the normal school day
Application Dates: From Tuesday 19th May 2026 to Tuesday 2nd June 2026