Lady Eleanor Holles School – Sessional Rowing Coach
Lady Eleanor Holles is seeking a sessional rowing coach required on a casual basis to work across a 7-day working pattern (including evenings).
LEHBC is one of the top girl’s rowing schools in the country. Our facilities on the Molesey stretch of the Thames are outstanding with a superb boathouse and impressive fleet of boats, and the school has a dedicated coaching team.
Key Responsibilities
Squad Coach
The specific squad to be coached will be determined by the HOR. Outline responsibilities will be as follows:
• Responsibility for coaching and developing a squad of highly committed rowers to national standard
• Teach sound rowing technique
• Track and monitor the progress and development of the rowers in the squad
• Work successfully and communicate effectively as part of a large coaching team
Administration:
• Assist the HOR and other coaching staff with the administration where necessary
Specific Duties:
• To work the training hours as determined by the HOR, and be available at other times, as required
• To register girls each session
• To assist with boat rigging
• To attend rowing camps and training weekends
• To assist in capsize drill training at the start of each new academic year, or at desired times throughout the year
General Duties:
• To be contactable at all times (except when on official holiday) by telephone
• To undertake such other tasks relevant to the work or needs of the School as these needs arise and as may be reasonable requested
Safeguarding:
• To adhere to school policy on safeguarding and updating training as required.
• To ensure the safeguarding and well-being of children and young people at the school in accordance with school policies.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential:
• Good watermanship skills
• Navigational skills
• A sound knowledge of the sport and a sporting background of relevance
• The ability to work with children aged between 12 and 18 years old
• Good organisational skills
Desirable:
• Power Boat Level 2 certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Level 2 Coaching Certificate (or equivalent)
• Clean driving licence
• Trailer towing experience
• Rigging knowledge
• Basic boat maintenance skills
An application pack is available from the School’s website by visiting.
Applications must be made on the School’s own form and should be sent to [email protected]
The closing date is noon on Friday, 4th July 2025
Applications will be considered upon receipt and interviews can take place at any time. The school reserves the right to close this post at an earlier date should a successful appointment be made.
CVs will not be considered and should not be submitted.
The successful candidate must be available to work both days at the weekend to coach and accompany students to sporting fixtures.
Salary: £19.10 per hour
Type: Sessional
Application Dates: From Wednesday 25th June 2025 to Friday 4th July 2025
