Head of Rowing – RGS Worcester

The RGS Worcester are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and inspirational individual to lead the coaching, development and administration of Rowing. This is an exciting opportunity to join their coaching team and build on recent sporting successes.

• Run the School’s Rowing programme and ensure there is high-quality and safe coaching at all levels.
• Lead and manage the coaching team to ensure there are clear expectations of roles, and in the planning and delivery of training.
• Mentor coaching staff and assistants, ensuring they receive appropriate training and
  hold/maintain qualifications in. Rowing and other relevant areas (e.g. First Aid,
  minibus/trailer driving).
• Direct the RGS Rowing Pathway, setting clear goals of excellence and achievements for all pupils.
• Manage the fleet, boat house equipment, motor launches and trailers (in conjunction
  with the Boat House Manager and Estates/Maintenance staff).
• Chair coaches’ meetings to ensure the performance of athletes is reviewed and all
  logistics are carried out smoothly and efficiently.
• Work with the PE department staff to ensure complementary support and training for
  pupils, such as S&C and mentoring, are appropriate.
• Work with HR department / Director of Sport to manage the recruitment and selection of new rowing staff members as and when required.
• Complete appraisals for Rowing Staff and conduct return to work interviews as necessary.
• Attend, as required, meetings (e.g. calendar/sports committee) and represent RGS at the Worcester River Sport Association and other groups.
• Attend School Open Days to promote Rowing to prospective pupils and organise rowing information evenings and taster sessions.
• Co-ordinate several School Rowing events, such as the annual Rowing Awards Evening, the End-of-Season regatta, the annual J15 trip to Henley Royal Regatta.

• Promote excellence in coaching and learning to ensure that all pupils can achieve their potential in Rowing.
• As the lead Rowing professional, set personal targets and take responsibility for your own continuous professional development.
• Set a high standard of skills in coaching and ensure that good practice is consistently shared
• Identify training needs within Rowing and ensure they are appropriately met. Encourage all coaching staff to be proactive in their own continuous professional development.
• Monitor the progress, performance and techniques of all athletes to ensure that Rowing is safe. and high levels of technical ability are achieved and maintained.
• Ensure that the progress of individual athletes is regularly assessed, recorded and reported to inform future coaching needs.
• Keep informed of the latest developments in Rowing and Sports Science relating to young athletes to ensure best practice is adopted.
• Work with the regional Team Manager and National Selectors on athlete development and selection.
• Work with the School’s Athlete Development Programme (ADP) to ensure elite rowers receive appropriate mentoring and support.
• Work with the Director of Sport to identify, assess and recruit sports scholarship applicants.
• Promote the values of clean sport, fair play, teamwork, healthy competition and respect for officials and British Rowing rules.
• Ensure effective communication with rowers and parents regarding team selection and athlete development.

• Manage the Rowing budget and purchasing of equipment in consultation with the Director of Finance and Operations (DFO) and the Director of Sport.
• Identify future resourcing needs for consideration within the school budgeting and planning process.
• Monitor and review the Boat Plan regularly.
• Oversee the annual Boat House inventory , in consultation with the Boat House Manager and Estates Team, and ensure all equipment is well cared for and meets all health and safety requirements.
• Work with kit suppliers and the Director of Sport / Assistant Head (Co-Curricular) to provide specialist rowing kit that complies with RGS branding guidelines.
• Attend meetings and the AGM of the Pullinger Club (parents’ and friends’ association) and work with the Pullinger Club on fundraising activities.