HEAD OF ROWING - LORETO COLLEGE

About the position

The Head of Rowing is responsible for the coordination and oversight of Loreto College’s rowing program in either Years 7 – 9 or Years 10 - 12. The Head of Rowing will mentor and guide the rowing coaches; design, implement and deliver an inclusive annual rowing program as well as provide operational leadership specific to Loreto’s sporting culture. The Head of Rowing will implement appropriate programs that will cater to a range of ability levels, from beginners to elite athletes. This position will be required to coach crews.

The Head of Rowing will promote the reputation and ethos of Loreto College through effective communication about sporting events, detailed planning, and maintaining effective relationships with all stakeholders involved in the College’s sporting program.

Essential Knowledge and Experience

• Demonstrated commitment to, and high aspirations for, coaching, strength and conditioning appropriate to girls, crew culture and parent partnerships
• Demonstrated experience in coaching at a school, club or university level
• A deep understanding of rowing, including technical knowledge and strong partnerships with other agencies and organisations in rowing.
• An enthusiastic and inclusive approach to coaching with the ability to motivate participation from differing levels and abilities

Personal Qualities

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, that can be used effectively with staff, students and parents
• Demonstrated ability to deal with sensitive information in a professional and confidential manner
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills
• Displays a high level of self-awareness and the ability to maintain positive relationships

Essential Qualifications

• Appropriate Rowing Coach Accreditation is desirable. Hold Level 2 or be working towards obtaining Level 2 qualification as soon as possible in the first 12 months of employment
• Approved first aid, emergency asthma and anaphylaxis management training
• Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care certificate
• Current Working with Children Check 

About Loreto College 

Loreto College is an independent Day and Boarding School for girls from Early Learning to Year 12.  It is one of many schools throughout the world directed by the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary IBVM (also known as the Loreto Sisters).

To work in a Loreto school is to be part of a vibrant tradition reaching back to 1609 when Mary Ward established her first school for girls in Europe.

Application Details

Applications are invited for the permanent full-time position of Head of Rowing. Positions are for Years 7 -9 and Years 10 – 12. Head of Rowing holding these positions may be required to take on different year groups every two years at the request of the Principal.

The position is full-time position, working 37.5 hours per week averaged over 12 months each year for the duration of your employment.

The position commences on 12 August 2024. 

Please provide copies of the following documents:

Address each of the Selection Criteria outlined in the role description (download from www.loreto.sa.edu.au/employment)

Your Curriculum Vitae

• The names, addresses and full contact details of three current referees who may be approached.
• All applicants will be required to complete an Applicant Declaration Form for School Employees which is available on our website.  This form must be submitted with your application.

Additional Requirements

• All applicants will be required to attain and maintain a Working With Children Check and clearance to work in Catholic Education SA, approved Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care training and First Aid training.  Please attach any relevant certificates to your application.