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.
Rowing Graduate Assistant Coach
We are looking for someone who 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).
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