Boatman

at  Eton College

Salary
up to £30,416 depending on skills and experience
Job Reference
eton/TP/40245/1188
Contract Type
52 weeks, Full Time, Permanent
Contract Details
40 hours per week
Closing Date
10 February, 2025
Job Category
Operations
Business Unit
Sports Coaching
Location
Eton College, United Kingdom
Posted on
27 January, 2025

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

To be successful in this role, you will need to be able to demonstrate the following qualities:

• Experience of boat building, repairs maintenance and general carpentry skills would also be desirable.
• A minibus and trailer driving licence is desirable.
• RYA level 2 Powerboating certificate is desirable.
• An extensive knowledge of rowing.
• A strong understanding of issues of safety on the water and an ability to instil the importance of this in young people.
• A British Rowing coaching qualification, Instructor’s Award level or higher/or equivalent or a background in high performance rowing is desirable.
• An ability to enthuse and encourage those they coach.
• An ability to build good individual relationships.
• Experience of working with children between the ages of 13 and 18 would be advantageous.

You may enjoy this role if you:

• Are a self-starter, able to take the initiative and be proactive.
• You are reliable and have a responsible attitude.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE

We are an equal opportunities employer and are seeking applications from suitable candidates from all backgrounds. We are dedicated to creating and sustaining an environment that values individuality and difference and celebrates the diversity of both staff and pupils by fostering perseverance, tolerance and integrity. We believe in equal opportunity for everyone, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background.
If you have any queries about the application process or any problem with submitting your application online, the Recruitment Team will be happy to help. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made or facilities provided to enable you to apply online, please do not hesitate to contact us on recruitment@etoncollege.org.uk so we can make adjustments accordingly.

ROLE INTRODUCTION

As Boatman you will have some responsibility to maintain and transport, under the direction of the Senior Boatman, the boats and equipment of the Eton College Boat Club (ECBC) fleet; to assist in the maintenance, cleaning and safe administration of ECBC boathouses and to assist with the smooth running of events both at Eton and elsewhere at busier periods throughout the year.
Ideally, it is desirable that the successful applicant will also have the ability to coach a crew. Willingness to work in a team and share good practice and ideas is essential, as is an open and approachable personality.

BOAT / FLEET RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Carry out routine maintenance and refurbishment of ECBC rowing, safety and coaching equipment, after initial “triage” by the Senior Boatman.
• Road or river transport of boats or personnel as instructed by Senior Boatman or Head of Rowing, where such transport relates to boats, coaches or boys of the external racing fleet.
• To rig boats as requested by Senior Boatman or coaches of external racing crews.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accompanying the ECBC on away fixtures as directed by the Senior Boatman or Head of Rowing. Typically, this would involve:
• five sculling and small boat Head Races or Great Britain assessment weekends in the Michaelmas term;
• six Head races or Great Britain assessment weekends in the Lent term;
• most weekends during the Summer term, including Friday and Saturday of the National Schools’ Regatta and, at the discretion of the Master in Charge of Rowing, parts of GB Junior Final Trials and British Rowing Junior Championships.
• To assist at ECBC bumping races and ECBC Internal events.
• To assist with transport of ECBC equipment to and from training camps abroad.
• Commitment to and promotion of equality, diversity and inclusion.
• All positions at Eton are classed as ‘regulated activity’ as per the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 guidance, therefore a good understanding of safeguarding procedures is essential.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, including by not limited to, completing safeguarding training as required, and ensuring any safeguarding updates issued by the College are read and understood.
• Understand and comply with procedures and legislation relating to confidentiality.

COACHING RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coach members of Eton College Boat Club to improve their skills in rowing and sculling.
• Assist with land training.
• To promote and adhere to all safety procedures at all times.
• To register who is present at each session, making sure to keep an accurate record.

To be successful in this role, you will need to be able to demonstrate the following qualities:

• Experience of boat building, repairs maintenance and general carpentry skills would also be desirable.
• A minibus and trailer driving licence is desirable.
• RYA level 2 Powerboating certificate is desirable.
• An extensive knowledge of rowing.
• A strong understanding of issues of safety on the water and an ability to instil the importance of this in young people.
• A British Rowing coaching qualification, Instructor’s Award level or higher/or equivalent or a background in high performance rowing is desirable.
• An ability to enthuse and encourage those they coach.
• An ability to build good individual relationships.
• Experience of working with children between the ages of 13 and 18 would be advantageous

You may enjoy this role if you:

• Are a self-starter, able to take the initiative and be proactive.
• You are reliable and have a responsible attitude