Rowing Junior

Ref Code
655849

Location
Melbourne

Category
Education Support

Sub Categories
Sports Department

The role

Full Time, Ongoing Position

Lead the administration and management of the Junior & Intermediate Squad Programs which includes coordinating training times, coaches and equipment allocation for Year 8/9 and Year 9/10 crews. The Coordinator also assists with administration for program development, coach education and development, including the implementation of programs, and technical direction within the Junior & Intermediate Rowing program.

Some of your primary duties and responsibilities will include the following:

- Develop and manage training programs.
- Communicate weekly plans to rowers and coaches.
- Oversee crew selection and maintain progress records.
- Monitor student wellbeing and coordinate support services.
- Schedule training times and manage boat allocations.
- Engage with parents, students, and coaches regularly.
- Support and guide coaches to enhance performance.
- Recruit new rowing talent, especially at Year 8.
- Plan rowing camps and attend championships.
- Ensure coaching consistency across programs.
- Assist with coach education, performance reviews, and recruitment.
- Promote the rowing program within the school and community.

The school

MLC is a leading independent girls' day and boarding school in the inner east of Melbourne. Our unmatched breadth of learning and wellbeing experiences and environments inspires and supports MLC students to find and nurture their individual interests and talents and achieve their best.

Known for our commitment to excellence and innovation in education combined with the unmatched breadth of our curriculum, co-curricular activities, and College resources ensures our students discover their strengths and interests, nurture their talents, forge their own paths and achieve their best.

MLC students are empowered to be confident and resilient global citizens who possess the skills, knowledge, and attitude to thrive throughout every stage of their schooling and in an ever-changing, globalised world.

About You
- Rowing Australia Level 1 Coaching Accreditation
- Proven results as a coach and/or school rowing coordinator
- Experience in coaching schoolgirl rowing teams
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Conflict resolution skills
- Ability to work independently and as a valued part of a team
- Demonstrated decision making and problem-solving skills
- The ability to positively lead both students and coaching staff
- A current Working with Children Check and Police Check
- Be open to ideas, striving for excellence and have a high level of integrity

MLC puts child safety at the forefront and are committed to providing a child safe environment. The safety of our students is paramount and is the responsibility of all of our staff.