Casual Rowing Coach

PLC

• Be part of a thriving rowing program
• Casual role, supporting work-life balance
• Enjoy meaningful connection with the PLC community

PLC is a leading ELC to Year 12 Christian independent day and boarding school with a focus on the development of the whole person that includes an outstanding academic tradition, an international outlook and strong pastoral and co-curricular programs.

The Role

Are you a passionate and experienced Rowing Coach with a desire to share your expertise and inspire the next generation of athletes? 

Join PLC for the start of our upcoming rowing season!

As a Rowing Coach, you’ll play a pivotal role in developing athletes and fostering a culture of excellence within our Rowing and Sports programs. Rowing coaches are responsible for all coaching as directed by the Head Rowing Coach or Director of Sport. 

You’ll also have the luxury of working in our brand new, amazing facilities in our new Joan Montgomery Sports, Aquatic and Fitness Centre.

About You

Ideally, you’ll have a strong coaching background in rowing and experience in training, mentoring and developing young people in sport. 

You’ll bring enthusiasm and drive to your role, and your caring and encouraging nature will be at the forefront of your interactions with our students.  You’ll also have worked closely with teachers, students, parents and sport organisations.

We’d love to hear from you today, if this sounds like you!

Please visit the PLC Careers website to find out more and to apply.

Applications close 5pm Wednesday 24 September, however we encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible as we may commence the interview process prior to this date.

All staff must commit to a culture that supports and embraces Child Safe Standards. The successful applicant will be required to hold and maintain a current Employee Working With Children Check or VIT Registration.

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Rowing Coordinator

St. Catherine's School

Rowing Coordinator

• Fixed Term Position
• Immediate start date
• High performing independent girls’ school

About St Catherine’s School

St Catherine’s is a vibrant, close-knit community where students, teachers, and parents share in the journey of learning. We have magnificent teachers who are great activators of change for girls and who enhance their students’ learning though the provision of a stimulating, tailored and future-focused education.  

Our School’s proud reputation for academic excellence, exceptional teachers, a supportive community, outstanding co-curricular programs, and well-equipped facilities has placed St Catherine’s School as one of the top performing schools across Victoria for years. However, our greatest achievement is the quality of character our students exhibit.

St Catherine’s is committed to building and retaining a strong workforce of dedicated teachers and professional staff who can create an environment of best practice. Our aim is to be a truly inclusive, and caring school where both students and staff are supported and encouraged to flourish in the St Catherine’s School environment. 

About the Role

The Rowing Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day coordination and operational delivery of the St Catherine’s Rowing Program. The role ensures that training, regattas, camps, student welfare, and communications run smoothly across the program. 
Working closely with the Director of Sport and the 1st VIII Coach, the Rowing Coordinator supports consistency across all year levels, fosters an inclusive and positive team culture, and ensures alignment with the School’s sporting values.

To be successful in this opportunity you will require:

• Demonstrated experience in coordinating rowing programs and/or squads
• Strong organisational skills, including scheduling, logistics, and record keeping.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, and staff.
• Understanding of rowing operations, including regatta preparation, safety protocols, and equipment management.
• Ability to lead by example, modelling the School’s values and fostering an inclusive, student-centered culture.
• Current Working with Children Check, First Aid and CPR qualifications (or willingness to obtain).
• Boat license (or ability to obtain) desirable.

Why work for us?

• Fantastic opportunity to work in a highly regarded independent school in Toorak.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Onsite parking available and close to public transport.
• Onsite cafe and use of gym and swimming pool facilities.

Want to find out more?

To view the position description, or to apply visit https://www.stcatherines.net.au/about-us/employment/. 

Applicants will be requested to upload:

• a letter of introduction addressed to the Principal and
• a resume. 

If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Human Resources via hr@stcatherines.net.au for a confidential discussion.

Applications will close Wednesday 17 September at 5pm, however earlier applications are encouraged as interviews may commence prior to the closing date. 

St Catherine’s School is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children by providing a child safe environment. Our students feel safe and empowered as we support and respect all members of the St Catherine’s community. This includes the safety and wellbeing of our students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds along with students with a disability.

Applicants will be subject to the relevant child protection screening, including referee and identity checks, and are expected to familiarise themselves with the School’s Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy, Child Safety Code of Conduct and associated policies available on the School’s website.

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Seniors Mens Coach

Banks RC

Banks Rowing Club is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified coaches to coach our Senior Men’s Squad.

The Senior Men’s Squad comprises a group of dedicated athletes, including high-performance athletes, who have enjoyed considerable success at Victorian and National Championships.

The Key Responsibilities are:

Coaching

1. Develop and deliver on-water & ergometer training programs for, and the coaching of, the Club’s Senior Men’s Squad athletes.
2. Develop and implement a Performance Development Plan for the squad and prepare reports of actual results against target objectives.
3. Apply technical rowing knowledge and experience in line with National Standards.
4. Attend Time Trials, Training Camps, State and National Championship Regattas.

Leadership & Management

1. Demonstrate excellent leadership and communication skills.
2. Work in close concert with the Rowing Operations Director and support the directives of the President and the Coaching Advisory Group.
3. Ensure the Club’s Culture and Values are promoted to, and within, the athlete group.
4. Develop and implement a strategy that attracts Male athletes and provides athletes with the direction and environment that enables them to compete successfully at the Victorian and National Championships, and at other regattas.
5. Be the first line of response for Senior Men’s Squad athletes in respect of their physical
   health and mental wellbeing.

Position Requirements

1. Minimum Level 2 Coaching Accreditation.
2. Current “Working With Children” Check

Time Commitments & Remuneration

1. Attendance at four training sessions per week, one of which is to be Saturday mornings.
2. Allowance for attendance at regattas, trials and January training camp and planning activities.Competitive remuneration with be discussed at time of initial discussions and interview.

How to apply

Please send applications together with resume to Jim Lowe, President at jameslowe585@gmail.com

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Head of Rowing

Firbank Grammar School

Firbank Grammar School is seeking an experienced, highly competent and approachable Head of Rowing, who will foster a high-performing, collaborative and supportive environment.
 
For more information and to apply, please see here, or contact Peter Russo, Director of Sport, at prusso@firbank.vic.edu.au.

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Junior Rowing Coordinator

Senior Rowing Coordinator

Melbourne Girls' College

Melbourne Girls’ College Rowing Club is looking for new Coordinators for our Junior and Senior programs. You would be joining a big team of incredible coaching staff, with a strong and supportive club culture. Coordinator’s at MGC will oversee a wide array of responsibilities, but are mainly responsible for session planning and development, as well as managing a team of coaches.
 
For more information and to apply please see here.
 
Or contact the Director of Rowing: graham.smith@mgc.vic.edu.au

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Junior Rowing Coordinator

Casual Rowing Coach

Carey Baptist Grammar School

Junior Rowing Coordinator: Carey Baptist Grammar School are currently seeking an experienced rowing professional to join the team as a Junior Rowing Coordinator. In this position, you will be responsible for implementing key strategic, coaching and program development initiatives within the Junior Rowing Program. This is an exciting opportunity to advance your career and share your passion for rowing! This is a part-time, fixed-term position. (This position is flexible and may be available at a casual basis, depending on the successful candidate). For more information, please visit the job advertisement here.

Casual Rowing Coach: We're looking for enthusiastic Casual Rowing Coaches to join our vibrant team!  You will be part of a passionate coaching team, focussed on delivering high quality rowing instruction across the program. If you love rowing, enjoy working with young people, and thrive in a dynamic environment, this job is for you! For more information, please visit the job advertisement here.

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Assistant Rowing Coordinator

Damascus College

Damascus College is seeking a passionate and organised individual to join our Rowing Program as the Assistant Rowing Coordinator. This role supports the Rowing Coordinator in delivering an exceptional experience for all rowing participants.

For further details and to apply please head here.

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Rowing Coordinators

Melbourne Girls' College

Melbourne Girls’ College Rowing Club is looking for new Coordinators for our Junior, Inter and Senior programs. You would be joining a big team of incredible coaching staff, with a strong and supportive club culture. Coordinator’s at MGC will oversee a wide array of responsibilities, but are mainly responsible for session planning and development, as well as managing a team of coaches.
 
For more information please see here.
 
Or contact the Director of Rowing: graham.smith@mgc.vic.edu.au

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Assistant Coach

Melbourne RC

The Role

Part time - 15 hours per week

The Assistant Coach will be a club representative for inspiring, motivating and driving up the standard and competitive participation of the club.  They will be respected, approachable, experienced and fair, able to manage a diverse and wide range of members. They will have club culture and participation as a core focus.

The Assistant Coach will run club-wide rowing program based on recognised coaching standards and philosophy established by the Head Coach.  They will be willing to coach and share information to all club members, with a passion for excellence, directed toward recruiting, educating, coaching, nurturing and retaining athletes and coaches as life-long MRC members.

Potential for role to be lengthened beyond 4 months, including greater input to design, implement and continuously improve the rowing program with the Head Coach.

Skills

• People management, including coordinating and communicating with members of all levels.
• Advanced, evolving knowledge and application of rowing technique and athletic performance.
• Negotiation, influencing and conflict resolution.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Moderate level of computer literacy including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook/Email) and use of productivity apps to delivery and manage the program (eg. TeamApp).
• Report preparation and presentation. 

Experience

• At least 3 years of Coaching experience in a Club/School program. 
• Track record of increasing participation in a program year-on-year.
• Track record progress and improved performance year-on-year.
• Track record of simultaneously coordinating more than 50 active participants in a program. 

FULL POSITION DESCRIPTION

Any inquiries, questions or concerns please call +61419773110 or email captain@melbournerowing.com.au.

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A new photographic website run by rowers for rowers, Australian Rowing Images website (ARI) , is seeking to contract with photographers to cover major Victorian regattas in 2023. Photographers need to have their own equipment (although may borrow equipment from the proprietor), have an ABN and current working with children check, be robust given it is an outdoors task, and be able to upload their images regularly from the regatta to the cloud for processing by others same day onto the site. A daily rate will be negotiated depending on experience and regatta venue. Regattas to be covered include Victorian Championships, major school events and Australian Henley.

Amateur photographers with a rowing background are encouraged to apply. Although photographers will be acknowledged, copyright in the photos will pass to ARI.

Please contact Andrew Guerin on 0417 554 799 with expressions of interest and for more details.

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If you enjoy being on the river socialising and coaching adult rowers who are looking to improve their fitness, then this is an ideal position for you.

Work regular weekly shifts from as little as two hours to four and a half hours up to 20 hours per week.

Applicants must attain a Rowing Australia Level 1 Coaching Accreditation and a Rowing Victoria Coxswain Accreditation (both online courses) prior to starting. 

Sessions pay $30 per hour / per crew.
Plus superannuation.

Earn $130 in a morning.

Call Matt Wilson for more information (0419 380 307).

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Sykes LW1x Mould 26 with wing rigger stern mount

I have a padded Burnham boat bag in excellent condition that will fit your 1x. It’s a Weather MAX full zip cover, easy to put on and off, and will provide brilliant protection to your boat. Cost is $400.00 with photos available on request.

Sally Maspero
sally.maspero@gmail.com
0410 248 882

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Bay for Lease

Footscray City Rowing Club has a bay for lease. Dimensions are 16.1m x 4m x 19.7m with 5 racks installed and mobile rigger rack.

Expressions of interest please contact Amanda Wilson on president@footscrayrowing.com.au or 0466 532 141.

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