Director of Rowing

Summary:

Director of Rowing opportunity with a focus on strategic leadership and development.

About the School:

The school is dedicated to transforming the lives of children and young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, with a mission to break the link between poverty and academic underperformance.

The Opportunity:

As the Director of Rowing, you will lead and develop a high-impact rowing programme across multiple sites. This role is ideal for an experienced professional looking to shape a nationally significant initiative and contribute to a strategic vision that supports student excellence and development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and quality-assure rowing within the curriculum and extra-curricular programmes.
• Identify talent, develop training plans, and ensure strong athlete progression.
• Develop inclusive on-land and on-water rowing opportunities for students across the Trust.
• Establish, select, and manage racing squads for regional and national competitions.
• Manage the boathouse, equipment, facilities, and related safety processes.
• Develop partnerships, secure sponsorships, and explore funding opportunities.
• Provide performance reporting and data insights for key stakeholders.
• Line manage coaches, coordinate CPD, and support rowing leads in each academy.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Strong technical knowledge of rowing and junior pathway development.
• Experience coaching at a competitive level and managing rowing facilities or programmes.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Understanding of safeguarding.
• Ability to motivate young people and staff across multiple sites.
• Commitment to the values of the school: Diligence, Integrity, Rectitude, and Kindness.

Preferred

• Experience building partnerships and securing funding.
• Background in performance athlete development systems.
• Experience in strategic planning and long-term programme development.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Membership of the local government pension scheme.
• Continued investment in professional development.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.