Job Introduction

Job Purpose

The main task will be to coach the beginners to attain basic watermanship so they are competent and comfortable in a single. On the river, the role (if conducted from a launch) will also have a safety aspect. Our main aim is not to create fast J14 scullers, but to produce enthusiastic, inspired J14 scullers, who will enter our J15 system.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Coaching beginners to attain basic watermanship so that they are competent and comfortable in a single scull
• Keeping records of individual boys’ progress on the F Block Rowing programme
• Commitment to equality, diversity & inclusion
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Role Responsibility

Eton College offers a wide range of benefits, including an 11% employer contribution to your pension (with 4.9% employee contribution), a cycle to work scheme and free access to the College’s sport and leisure facilities.

The Ideal Candidate

Skills and Competencies Required

To be successful in this role, the incumbent should have:

• British Rowing coaching qualification, Instructor’s Award level or higher / or equivalent
• Ability to enthuse and encourage those they coach
• Ability to build good individual relationships

Package Description

In the Summer Term, we put circa 120 13-14 year-old boys through our version of a wet-start scheme. In the first two and a half weeks, they are based solely at the Eton College Rowing Centre (ECRC) at Eton Dorney Lake and each have four one-hour sessions per week, on a rotational basis. They come down in groups of 30. Then, after this initial period, they are introduced to the river at Andrews’ Boathouse next to the ECRC, and later on the Brocas net to Windsor Bridge. Here they learn watermanship on the river, prepare for House races and scull up to Queen’s Eyot, an island owned by the College.

This is a part-time casual position reporting to the Master-in-charge of Rowing.

In return, Eton College offers a wide range of benefits, including a cycle to work scheme and free access to the College’s sport and leisure facilities.

Salary

£17.25 per hour comprising £15.39 basic pay + £1.86 holiday pay. Your salary is paid monthly by BACS.

Hours/Start date

This position is to start in April 2020, working 17 hours per week during the summer term. Typical hours are Monday 5.15-7.15, Tuesday 2.15-7.15, Wednesday 5.15-7.15, Thursday 2.15-7.15, Friday off, Saturday 2.15-7.15. There is no requirement to sign up for all the hours.

About the Company

Eton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Eton College