Shiplake College Development Coach (Rowing) and Leander Club Intern
SHIPLAKE COLLEGE
Shiplake College Development Coach (Rowing) and Leander Club Intern
£12000
SHIPLAKE COLLEGE, Shiplake, Oxfordshire
- Full time
- U
- Onsite working
- Graduate programme
Posted 3 weeks ago, 23 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: d7152603132d40a0968066208cd85528
Full Job Description
This role which will work with both Shiplake College and Leander Club presenting a great opportunity for exposure to both school and club rowing.
Shiplake College
The role at Shiplake College is 19 hours per week and will include time in the evenings, weekends, over public holidays, and possibly some time abroad on camps. The Development Coach role attracts a salary in the region of £12,000 per annum.
"I may be an Olympian and World Champion, but I will never forget my rowing journey started at Shiplake College" Will Satch - Olympic Gold Medallist
This role will ideally be delivered in conjunction with the Leander Internship role.
The role at Shiplake College is an exciting role for an enthusiastic coach who is in the early stages of their coaching career.
Your drive, ability and infectious enthusiasm will help ensure the continued growth and success of rowing at Shiplake College. By being proactive and delivering a positive programme for Years 9 and 10 you will be contributing to the College's aim of developing a world class rowing reputation.
Working alongside our Director of Rowing, Assistant Head of Rowing and Boathouse Manager you will be part of the boathouse team where alongside rowing you will help with the day-to-day management of our boathouse and multi-activity centre, the Davies Centre, which features a state-of-the-art gym and racks to hold our fleet of 100 rowing boats.
This is a 12-month contract from September 2024.
Leander Club
The role at Leander Club is approximately 20 hours per week, and will include time in the evenings, weekends, over public holidays, and possibly some time abroad on camps. The internship offers a salary of £1000 per month.
Following on from the success of last season's internships at Leander Club where both post holders[MM1] [DC2] gained professional employment after completing their coaching season the Leander team wish to employ a new coaching development role.
Purpose of post
The post holder will work alongside and support the Leander coaching team by providing basic coaching, data management, equipment, and boathouse maintenance daily.
This internship is seen as a development role for individuals wishing to start a career in coaching, ideally suited to a recently retired athlete or volunteer coach wishing to turn professional.
Accountability
The post holder will be responsible to the Women's and Men's Assistant Coaches[MM3] [DC4] , and through them to both Chief Coaches.
Role responsibilities
· Provide supervised support to Leander national team triallists and club level athletes
· Assist the Leander coaching team with running sessions on and off the water
· Assist in day-to-day equipment and boathouse maintenance
· Any other related work that contributes to the success of the team
General responsibilities
· Presenting a positive image of Leander to stakeholders and the wider rowing community
· Following Leander Club's and British Rowing's policies and procedures ensuring these are followed by the post holder and any athletes for whom the post holder is responsible. Particular attention should be given as appropriate to policies on safeguarding, anti-doping, and water safety
· Participating in continued professional development training relevant to the role
· This list is not exhaustive, there will be other reasonable duties and requirements associated with the posts, which the chief coaches or assistants may call upon the post holder to perform from time to time.
Anti-doping
The post holder is expected to promote drug-free culture and is expected to be conversant of the World Anti-Doping Code. The post holder is also expected to complete UKAD's Clean Sport Advisor course.
Professional Requirements
Applicants should have prior experience working alongside athletes. A level 2 coaching qualification is desirable but not essential.
This contract runs from September 2024 and will conclude at Henley Royal Regatta.
Shiplake College offers a beautiful working environment, supportive colleagues, a contributory pension scheme and excellent free lunches. Staff are encouraged to make use of the on-site gym facilities and open-air swimming pool, during the summer months, alongside the opportunity to make the most of our riverside location.
Please visit our website to learn more about the College, our community and our values.
Closing Date: 10 June 2024
Interviews will be held week commencing 17 June 2024
A candidate pack and application form can be obtained from
www.shiplake.org.uk/vacancies
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Shiplake College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Shiplake College is also committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Applicants should have prior experience working alongside athletes. A level 2 coaching qualification is desirable but not essential.
"I may be an Olympian and World Champion, but I will never forget my rowing journey started at Shiplake College" Will Satch - Olympic Gold Medallist
This role will ideally be delivered in conjunction with the Leander Internship role.
The role at Shiplake College is an exciting role for an enthusiastic coach who is in the early stages of their coaching career.
Your drive, ability and infectious enthusiasm will help ensure the continued growth and success of rowing at Shiplake College. By being proactive and delivering a positive programme for Years 9 and 10 you will be contributing to the College's aim of developing a world class rowing reputation.
Working alongside our Director of Rowing, Assistant Head of Rowing and Boathouse Manager you will be part of the boathouse team where alongside rowing you will help with the day-to-day management of our boathouse and multi-activity centre, the Davies Centre, which features a state-of-the-art gym and racks to hold our fleet of 100 rowing boats.
The role at Shiplake College is 19 hours per week and will include time in the evenings, weekends, over public holidays, and possibly some time abroad on camps. The Development Coach role attracts a salary in the region of £12,000 per annum., This contract runs from September 2024 and will conclude at Henley Royal Regatta.
Shiplake College offers a beautiful working environment, supportive colleagues, a contributory pension scheme and excellent free lunches. Staff are encouraged to make use of the on-site gym facilities and open-air swimming pool, during the summer months, alongside the opportunity to make the most of our riverside location.