Graduate Assistant Rowing Coach at Radley College
4 Days Remaining
4 Days Remaining
Job Reference #
EDV/2024/RC/52852
Location
Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 2HR
Contract Type
Fixed Term
Contract Term
Full-Time
Closing Date
Midday, 4th Jul 2024
Start Date
September 2024
Positions Available
1
Positions Available 1
Driving licence required
Interview Date(s)
22 July 2024
Interview Date(s) 22 July 2024
About this Role
Radley College Boat Club is renowned for its excellence in rowing. The club consistently performs at a high level in prestigious rowing competitions such as the Schools' Head, the National Schools' Regatta, and the Henley Royal Regatta. The 1st VIII is the club's flagship boat and this season they achieved 5th place at the Schools Head and silver at National Schools. We have a proud history of international representation beyond the school, most notably with three current Olympians who will race in Paris 2024 and two current boys who became Junior World Champions last year in the Men’s Eight. Success is not just seen through medals at junior level but by boys continuing to enjoy the sport well beyond Radley.Radley College offers outstanding training facilities, including a picturesque 6 km stretch of the Thames, a top-tier fleet of boats, eleven coaching launches, a rowing tank, an ergo room, and a strength and conditioning centre.
The Graduate Assistant Coach will be expected to continue and build upon the club's distinguished history, primarily by taking direct leadership of the J14 squad, coordinating the squad and coaches for the game’s sessions, whilst also potentially being asked to support boys through the GB trails process.The Graduate Assistant Coach will look to support the senior squad through the Michaelmas term and then take control of running of the J14 year group from January through until the start of July. There will also be an element of boat/boathouse maintenance and upkeep worked into the role throughout each week.The Assistant Coach will be a very good technical coach with an excellent understanding of the rowing stroke and planning a training programme. They will be expected to fully buy into the ethos of sport at the College, which emphasizes the values of sportsmanship and encourages widespread participation as well as the pursuit of extensive success at elite school level. They will work closely with Sam Townsend, Master in Charge of rowing, to deliver this provision to the whole J14 squad.
This is a full time (term-time), 1-year contract position. For the right person, there is the potential of extending the contract by a maximum of one further year. Working hours include early morning, evening and weekend work. The Assistant coach will need to be available for camps throughout the year and all club races, often at weekends. In addition to a salary of £12,000 pa, the school will provide accommodation and free meals/day during term time.
Applications will be dealt with as they are received, closing date is 12 Noon, Thursday 4 July 2024 and interviews will take place Monday 22 July.Should you wish to have an informal chat about the role, please contact the Master in Charge of Rowing, Sam Townsend (swt.townsend@radley.org.uk).
Related Documents
Contact Details
HR Department
01235548518
HR@radley.org.uk
Radley College would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here are a preview of the questions/headings:
- Please give your reasons for applying for this post and say why you believe you are suitable for the position. Study the job description and describe any experience and skills you have gained in other jobs or similar environments which demonstrates your ability and attitude to undertake the duties of this post
- In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidelines set out by the Department for Education, a background check will be carried out on your online digital presence. For this we use a third-party professional screening partner, SP Index (www.sp-index.com), experienced in processing personal data for the purpose of such checks. In order for us to carry out these checks, please can you provide your date of birth, nationality and personal email address. We are unable to use work email addresses for these checks.
The scope of such checks will include all online open-source information, but specifically:
• up to 10 years’ online history;
• social and professional networking and media;
• blogs and vlogs;
• news and media reports;
• information displayed publicly online by third parties;
• any other relevant open-source information available.
You can find out more about how these checks are carried out and how your personal data will be used at https://sp-index.com/privacy-policy/ If you have any concerns about the above please contact hr@radley.org.uk.
We will only carry out these checks on shortlisted candidates.
- Accommodation needs if appointed.
Spouse/Partner:
Children (please give ages):
About this Role
Radley College Boat Club is renowned for its excellence in rowing. The club consistently performs at a high level in prestigious rowing competitions such as the Schools' Head, the National Schools' Regatta, and the Henley Royal Regatta. The 1st VIII is the club's flagship boat and this season they achieved 5th place at the Schools Head and silver at National Schools. We have a proud history of international representation beyond the school, most notably with three current Olympians who will race in Paris 2024 and two current boys who became Junior World Champions last year in the Men’s Eight. Success is not just seen through medals at junior level but by boys continuing to enjoy the sport well beyond Radley.Radley College offers outstanding training facilities, including a picturesque 6 km stretch of the Thames, a top-tier fleet of boats, eleven coaching launches, a rowing tank, an ergo room, and a strength and conditioning centre.
The Graduate Assistant Coach will be expected to continue and build upon the club's distinguished history, primarily by taking direct leadership of the J14 squad, coordinating the squad and coaches for the game’s sessions, whilst also potentially being asked to support boys through the GB trails process.The Graduate Assistant Coach will look to support the senior squad through the Michaelmas term and then take control of running of the J14 year group from January through until the start of July. There will also be an element of boat/boathouse maintenance and upkeep worked into the role throughout each week.The Assistant Coach will be a very good technical coach with an excellent understanding of the rowing stroke and planning a training programme. They will be expected to fully buy into the ethos of sport at the College, which emphasizes the values of sportsmanship and encourages widespread participation as well as the pursuit of extensive success at elite school level. They will work closely with Sam Townsend, Master in Charge of rowing, to deliver this provision to the whole J14 squad.
This is a full time (term-time), 1-year contract position. For the right person, there is the potential of extending the contract by a maximum of one further year. Working hours include early morning, evening and weekend work. The Assistant coach will need to be available for camps throughout the year and all club races, often at weekends. In addition to a salary of £12,000 pa, the school will provide accommodation and free meals/day during term time.
Applications will be dealt with as they are received, closing date is 12 Noon, Thursday 4 July 2024 and interviews will take place Monday 22 July.Should you wish to have an informal chat about the role, please contact the Master in Charge of Rowing, Sam Townsend (swt.townsend@radley.org.uk).
Related Documents
Contact Details
HR Department
01235548518
HR@radley.org.uk
Radley College would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here are a preview of the questions/headings:
- Please give your reasons for applying for this post and say why you believe you are suitable for the position. Study the job description and describe any experience and skills you have gained in other jobs or similar environments which demonstrates your ability and attitude to undertake the duties of this post
- In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidelines set out by the Department for Education, a background check will be carried out on your online digital presence. For this we use a third-party professional screening partner, SP Index (www.sp-index.com), experienced in processing personal data for the purpose of such checks. In order for us to carry out these checks, please can you provide your date of birth, nationality and personal email address. We are unable to use work email addresses for these checks. The scope of such checks will include all online open-source information, but specifically: • up to 10 years’ online history; • social and professional networking and media; • blogs and vlogs; • news and media reports; • information displayed publicly online by third parties; • any other relevant open-source information available. You can find out more about how these checks are carried out and how your personal data will be used at https://sp-index.com/privacy-policy/ If you have any concerns about the above please contact hr@radley.org.uk. We will only carry out these checks on shortlisted candidates.
- Accommodation needs if appointed. Spouse/Partner: Children (please give ages):
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