• Permanent full-time opportunity.
• Utilising new onsite state of the art sports facilities
• Onsite car carparking

Roseville College is an established, respected independent day school for girls in Preparatory to Year 12, centrally located in Roseville on Sydney’s North Shore since 1908. Ours is a learning community where girls and staff are truly known, and where every individual is valued. Our vision, to raise future-ready women who lead proficiently with strong character, is underpinned by the Christian faith.

The Roseville College staff comprises visionaries, innovators, pioneers and co-learners, who appreciate this as a meaningful, inspiring and progressive workplace where they are enriched, equipped and empowered for a fulfilling career and to make a positive impact on student generations.

BROAD OBJECTIVE

The Roseville College Rowing program rows out of North Shore Rowing Club on the Lane Cove River and competes in Rowing NSW Schoolgirls regattas, interstate and national events. The Head of Rowing plays a significant role in the leadership, development and management of the rowing program that aims to grow each individual and crew in their skills and development within the Roseville College sporting program. The Head of Rowing role also encompasses the responsibilities of overseeing the management and implementation of the rowing training structure in collaboration with the Junior and Senior Lead Rowing coaches, the management of the boat shed including communication with North Shore Rowing Club as well as the oversight of the Roseville College Rowing Parent Supporter Group.

KEY RELATIONSHIP

• Deputy Principal
• Director of Co-Curricular
• Director of Sport and PDHPE
• Head of Sport
• Rowing Coaches
• Rowing Students
• Rowing Parents
• Fitness Staff 

REPORTS TO

Head of Sport

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Proven experience leading and coaching rowing programs, designed in accordance with relevant rowing training methodology and training principles, with a demonstrated ability to develop athletes at various levels.
• A deep understanding of the sport of rowing, including technical expertise, training methodologies, and competition strategies.
• A demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and high-quality sporting environment.
• Thorough understanding of the requirements and motivators of school aged athletes, coaches and volunteers as well as participation in their skill development and growth.
• Strong leadership, organisational, interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative and positive approach to working with a diverse range of stakeholders including students, parents, staff, and external partners.
• Ability to manage logistics, equipment, and resources efficiently including the ability to plan and manage a budget within a school sporting context.
• Ability to manage the workflow and proactively resolve issues in an efficient manner or escalate appropriately as required.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail with the ability to identify priorities.
• Ability to lead and work in a team; as well as being self-motivated and able to work autonomously.
• Relevant coaching qualifications (e.g., Rowing Australia or equivalent) and first aid certification.
• Hold a Current NSW Drivers and Boat License. Bus license is highly desirable
• Previous experience in a similar role within a school or rowing club.