Rowing Coaches

Organisation: St Edward’s
Salary: £18.15 per hour
Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire
Contract type: Fixed Term (Part time)
Closing date: 20 June 2025
Job Description: St Edward's Oxford is seeking experienced and enthusiastic Rowing Coaches to join our vibrant boat club, contributing to the development of our talented rowers.

As a Rowing Coach, you will deliver high-quality coaching during scheduled sessions on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday (additional days may be available). You will play a key role in preparing pupils for a variety of events, including numerous heads and regattas, working closely with senior pupils and coaches to support our rowers at the top level.

You will be a well-organised, inspiring, and enthusiastic individual, with a passion for coaching. You should hold a British Rowing coaching qualification and registration, along with a Level 2 Rowing Coach qualification or a willingness to attain this. Previous experience in both sculling and sweeping oared boats is also essential.

This is a casual position. The number of working hours will vary and will be agreed between you and the Head of Rowing. You may be asked to work additional hours at external events, such as regattas.

Rowing at St Edward's Oxford

The School has a long-established national reputation for rowing and has a thriving boat club: approximately 100 boys and 50 girls row and scull from J14 upwards. Pupils are encouraged to compete in a range of different types of boats and participate at the highest levels of school and youth international rowing. Pupils in school crews compete at numerous events throughout the year, including the Schools’ Head, Henley Royal Regatta and the National Schools Regatta.

The deadline for applications is Friday 20th June 2025 at 9am.

We reserve the right to conduct interviews and appoint for the role before the advertised closing date should a suitable candidate be found. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

St Edward’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we aim to create and maintain a safe environment for our pupils, where they feel respected and supported. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to become familiar with our policies and procedures for child protection and security. All staff are required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

St Edward’s School is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on age, race, sex, religion, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic. Please see our Equal Opportunities & Dignity at Work policy on our website for further details.
How to apply: For further details and to apply, please click the following link: https://www.stedwardsoxford.org/about-us/vacancy/rowing-coaches/