Graduate Rowing Coach

Job details

Salary: £20,616.75 per annum plus holiday pay

Basis: Full Time

Job category/type: Graduates

Date posted: 20/07/2026

Job reference: VAC00726

Job Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Graduate Rowing Coach to join our team for the 2026/27 academic year. This is a fantastic opportunity for a recent graduate to gain hands-on experience in a school setting and explore a potential career in education or coaching.

Responsibilities

• Coach and assist with rowing training across all age groups and abilities.
• Support water sessions and land training.
• Help maintain rowing equipment and boathouse facilities.
• Contribute to the life of a boarding school, including occasional evening and weekend duties in a boarding house.
• Be willing to assist with administrative tasks and wider co-curricular activities such as trips, or other sporting events.

Qualifications and Requirements

Applicants should have a strong rowing background, a sound academic record, and a willingness to engage fully in school life. Shared accommodation, meals during term time, and access to sports facilities are provided, along with training and professional development.

Application Information

Closing date for receipt of applications: 31 July 2026, although the post will close early should an appointment be made therefore early applications are advised. Interviews likely to take place during the first week of August.

Safeguarding and Recruitment Process

The King School is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process which is in line with the statutory Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates.

All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.