Rowing Coach

The Role
George Watson’s College wishes to appoint a Rowing Coach to cover a period of maternity leave with an anticipated start date in early 2024. The Rowing Coach will assist the Head Rowing Coach with the rowing programme in the School using their skill, experience and best endeavours.

**APPLICATION PROCESS**

Closing date**: 11:59pm on Monday 20 November 2023**

Interviews are scheduled to take place on **Tuesday 5 December 2023**

Main Responsibilities
- To assist in the technical coaching of rowing at George Watson’s College (GWC); help develop a structured, innovative and challenging program (daily, weekly, monthly) to achieve optimal participation, performance and enjoyment.
- To help develop and implement inclusive, purposeful and progressive sessions for all ages and abilities during curricular and extracurricular sessions.
- To analyse requirements and help design and implement appropriate training sessions aimed at improving confidence and technical ability with pupils of all standards.
- Consult with other coaches to select appropriate pupils to represent GWC at local events and national competitions.
- To help take responsibility for the pastoral care of pupils; including accompanying pupils to regattas / head races throughout the season and supervising pupils during travel and while staying overnight on trips.
- As rowing is an outdoor sport on water to use their experience and judgement to amend or suspend activities when weather conditions are unfavourable at the start or change during a session.

**Essential**:

- Experience of coaching
- Ability and understanding required to support and develop the inclusive ethos of sport and fitness at the School and the parity of esteem and opportunity for both girls’ and boys’ sport
- Flexible and imaginative in developing their practice and keep abreast of the latest practice in the delivery of coaching
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be able to work with colleagues from different disciplines and across the Senior School
- A personal commitment to Sport and Physical Education and be prepared to make a significant contribution to the extra-curricular life of the school.

**Desirable**:

- Hold a governing body coaching certificate or be able to demonstrate experience in coaching at an appropriate level
- Experience of supervising others
- First Aid Qualification.
- Minibus driver
- Experience driving a truck and towing a trailer

About the school/organisation
George Watson's College sits in the heart of Scotland's capital city, Edinburgh, providing a world-class education for children and young people from Preschool to Senior 6.

We encourage our pupils to develop a love of learning through an inspiring curriculum and an extensive and inclusive enrichment programme, which are underpinned by the four values we live by: aim high, be kind, join in and respect all.

Our school is a place where pupils have the freedom to thrive, succeed, explore, perform, and grow, giving them the opportunity to discover their own limitless potential.

Preschool, junior and senior pupils all learn and play on the same 52-acre campus, where our sports facilities, music school, art department, technology building and drama studios are within walking distance.

We offer our pupils one of the widest extra-curricular programmes you will find anywhere, plus the opportunity to travel internationally during their time with us, and a broad range of learning experiences outside the classroom.

Digital technology supports and enhances learning, with every pupil encouraged to use their device where it adds real value to developing skills and critical thinking.

Our school has an enviable reputation for the breadth of opportunities pupils have to get active, with around 25 different sports available to both girls and boys. Participation, excellence, professionalism and equality are the four cornerstones of our physical education and sport department here at Watson's.

When it comes to music and drama, our pupils are given the opportunity to co-produce stunning shows, delivering memorable performances that live long beyond school days.

Most importantly, the wellbeing of our pupils matters to us more than anything else. There are various ways we support pupils to proactively manage their mental health, while a range of peer-led programmes has created a culture in which we can all play our part.

Package Description
**Location**:George Watson’s College, Edinburgh

**Contract Type**:Maternity Cover, for an average of 25 hours per week. Flexibility is required for weekend working and attendance at competitions.

**Rate of pay**:£16.85 per hour

**Benefits**:Automatic enrolment in the contributory support staff defined contribution pension scheme, reduced school fees at George Watson’s College for children of staff, Membership of the Galleon Club (the school’s fitness club)