Director of Rowing

at  The Kings School ChesterCheshire West and Chester

DIRECTOR OF ROWING – SEPTEMBER 2025 START (EARLIER IF AVAILABLE)

The King’s School Chester is looking for our next Director of Rowing who can lead, coach and inspire the next generation of rowers. King’s has a proud history of rowing and an ambitious rowing programme, with a strong team of coaches, boats and facilities, and a key goal to regularly place competitive crews into all age categories at the National Schools Regatta.
The successful candidate will have extensive experience on the national circuit with the ability to support athletes with international ambitions.

As Director of Rowing you will:

• Taking a lead role in coaching and to coach to the highest standard in all three terms
• Lead in the organisation and promotion of Regatta’s, The King’s summer rowing camps and act as key liaison with other clubs and partnerships
• To liaise with the Boathouse Manager (River Safety Officer) and Boatperson on all matters relating to the condition and maintenance of the Boathouse and boats
• Hold a Level 2 BR Coaching accreditation
• Experience of coaching juniors is essential

Please see our Applicant Information pack for full details

SALARY £43,389 PER ANNUM

Closing date: 9am on Friday 8th November 2024 Interviews: Monday 18th November 2024
This job description does not define in detail all responsibilities and the responsibilities and activities in the job description may be varied to meet the changing demands of the school at the direction of the hiring manager.
The role is deemed to be in regulated activity with a high level of contact and responsibility for children on a day to day basis.
We take pride in our outstanding reputation, and we know this is built largely on the excellent commitment and wide-ranging abilities of our staff. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce and we strongly encourage candidates from all different backgrounds to apply.
IMPORTANT - The King’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are required to undertake screening relevant to the post, including checks with past employers and the Enhanced DBS check. In line with our commitments to safeguarding, the King’s School uses preferred agencies and is unable to work with any agencies where Terms of Business have not been agreed by both parties prior to an engagement.
Our Child Protection and Safeguarding policy can be found on our School Website.

Please refer the Job description for details