Head Coach

**Head Coach - Rowing**

**OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE POSITION**

The Head Coach - Rowing is a member of the Barker Sports Department which is inspired at all times
by the core Barker values (Commitment, Compassion, Courage, Integrity, and Respect). Each staff
member participates in the effective management of the sports program of the College as an integral
part of the Barker community. As the Head Coach - Rowing, you have responsibility for managing the
Rowing Program at the College.

Through a strong understanding of College policy and process, you will facilitate the Rowing program in line
with the strategic intent of the Sport Department. You will work closely with the Rowing Coordinator, Head of
Sport, the Directors of Sport - Operations, Rowing Coaches and S&C Staff.

The logístical responsibilities of the role include the following core functions:

- Management and oversight of the Rowing Program at the College
- Management and maintenance of the fleet and equipment
- Sourcing appropriate staff for the program
- Management of logistics within the program
- Implementation of College policy and process through the program
- Pastoral care & student welfare management

**PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Program Responsibilities**:

- Ensure the delivery of an appropriate rowing program program, through effective planning, coaching,

leadership and communication
- To accompany and be responsible for students at training, regattas, and camps in conjunction with

the Rowing Coordinator
- Facilitate the implementation of on and off water sessions
- Provide technical on-water instruction and feedback to students appropriate for their age and
- competitive level
- Assist, when necessary, with the entry of students into regattas
- Facilitate training days and times through communication with the Boatshed and the Director of
- Sport - Operations and the Rowing Coordinator
- Ensure that appropriate equipment, staff and travel logistics are prepared for each training session
- Ensure that all boats are correctly rigged and set up for use each session
- Develop and implement a preventive maintenance plan to ensure that the fleet and associated
- equipment is maintained to a high standard
- Ensure that all boats meet Rowing NSW and Rowing Australia safety standards (heel ties, bungs
- etc.) and work and manage the correction of any issues
- Manage the movement of equipment for camps and regattas
- Drive the School Rowing ute, as required, for camps and/or regattas
- Provide the Head of Sport with recommendations, where appropriate, on policies and procedures
- that may assist the program
- Ensure acceptable and appropriate School clothing and footwear is worn within the program
- Risk assess and ensure safe practice is implemented for any rowing sessions

**People & Culture**

- Implement a Rowing induction program for staff and students in relation to safe use of the facilities

and equipment
**Administration**
- Facilitate the use of Clipboard Software to manage the training timetable, student attendance,

medical information and any incident or accident
- Contribute to the Rowing Handbook and use processes, policies and guidelines within when

completing staff inductions
- Contribute to the Parent and Student version of the handbook each year, outlining the Rowing

Program
- Complete all necessary risk management tasks in relation to the Barker Sport Risk Management

Process and College and Industry requirements
- Communicate with and ensure that the Sports Administrators facilitate any necessary administration

tasks in line with College expectations
- Facilitiate casual employee inductions prior to commencement of work at the College
- Ensure parents and students have accurate and timely communication regarding the Rowing

Program through approved channels

**General**
- In collaboration with the Head of Sport, seek professional development opportunities for Rowing staff
- By example, set a standard by which the Program and associated factors will operate
- Keep the Rowing Coordinator, Director of Sport - Operations and the Head of Sport informed of
- necessary matters pertaining to the Rowing Program through regular meetings and commuication
- Lead, develop, mentor, challenge and inspire our students to have a passion for Cocurricular

involvement, utilising a range of strategies to ensure students reach their full potential, with a focus
on teamwork and genuine sportsmanship
- Work collaboratively with the Rowing Coordinator to assist with coaching and mentoring casually

employed and permanent staff, including observation, feedback, individual development plans,
training and education
- Understand the importance of student health and wellbeing and workloads and provide appropriate

support when necessary
- Encourage high standards of student dress, punctuality, and behaviour and reinforce the role of each

coach in managing these
- Wear appropriate uniform and make sure your personal presentation is in li