Sailing Coach

Organisation: St Edward’s
Salary: £22.55 per hour
Location: Oxford
Contract type: Fixed Term (Part time)
Closing date: 4 February 2026
Interview date: 10 February 2026
Job Description: Sailing Coach

Part time
Temporary until 8th July 2026

St Edward’s Oxford is looking for a well-qualified and experienced Sailing Coach to join the school on a part-time, fixed-term basis for the School’s Summer term.

The successful candidate will deliver a minimum of three sailing coaching sessions per week, working with both junior and senior pupils within the Sailing Club. You will drive enthusiasm for sailing across the school, directly supporting pupil progression, team performance and the safeguarding of pupils’ wellbeing.

Applicants will need an valid RYA DinghySenior Instructor qualification and bring
extensive technical knowledge and tactical strategies of sailing coaching. A current RYA Powerboat Level 2 qualification and a valid RYA First Aid qualification, or equivalent, are also essential. You will have experience of coaching individuals and groups across a range of ages and abilities, alongside a background of sailing to a high standard.

This is a part-time, term-time position of nine hours per week. Flexibility in working
hours is required in order to meet the demands of the role and the sailing programme.

The deadline for applications is noon on Wednesday 4th February 2026.

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 10th February 2026.

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: Please click on this link https://www.stedwardsoxford.org/about-us/vacancy/sailing-coach/