Rowing Coach

Queenwood

Queenwood is an independent, K-12 girls' school committed to a liberal education – an education which, at its core, develops rigorous thinking and the practice of inquiry. In their personal and intellectual development, we both support and stretch our girls, encouraging increasing engagement with the wider world. Our aim is to develop in our students the character, disposition and skills they will need to flourish in and contribute to a world of complexity and change.

Position Available

Queenwood is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Rowing Coach and Boat Person to join our Rowing Program. This role plays a key part in supporting the development of our rowers across Years 8–12 through expert coaching, fitness training, and equipment management.

Working closely with the Director of Rowing and Director of Sport, the successful candidate will provide high-quality coaching across the Senior, Intermediate, and Junior Squads, contribute to training camps and regattas, and ensure the maintenance and upkeep of boats and related equipment.

This is a permanent part-time position (20 hours per week, Monday to Friday), with additional casual hours during the rowing season (October–April), including some weekend and public holiday work.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a vibrant and successful rowing program and to foster a culture of teamwork, discipline, and excellence at Queenwood.

A full position description will be available on the Queenwood website: Queenwood - Employment

Applications

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may be scheduled at any time during the recruitment process. Queenwood reserves the right to close applications and/or withdraw the advertisement at any stage should a suitable candidate be identified.

The successful applicant must be legally permitted to work in Australia and hold a valid working with children clearance.

Please email applications and/or send enquiries

Applications not emailed to this address may not be considered.

Applications should include:

• Queenwood Non-Teaching Staff Application Form (found on Q website: Queenwood - Employment)
• Resume & cover letter addressing the criteria / position requirements
• WWC number
• Your email address
• Names and phone numbers of three confidential referees

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and Wellbeing

Queenwood is dedicated to creating a safe and child-friendly environment for all children and young people in our care. We emphasise a zero-tolerance policy for child abuse and harm, prioritising the best interests of students and their safety. The School is fully committed to complying with child protection laws and regulations, and we aim to foster a child-safe culture. Every member of the school community is responsible for ensuring the wellbeing and safety of all students, with a focus on keeping students' safety paramount in all their actions and decisions.

Please note that as part of our recruitment process, all prospective candidates are subject to rigorous background, qualification and employment checks, including the verification of references.