The School

Canberra Girls Grammar School (CGGS) is an independent non-selective Anglican school with an enrolment of approximately 1,300 students. The School has a strong reputation as a leader in the education of girls.

CGGS is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School and the only continuum school in the ACT offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP).

Our intent is to develop children and young women that are well educated and who insist on living ethically and purposely. This is an opportunity to join a dedicated, supportive and innovative team in a school committed to excellence.

The Role

CGGS is currently seeking casual Rowing Coaches for the summer rowing season. The CGGS Summer Rowing Program operates across Terms 4 and 1, providing opportunities for students of varying ages, abilities and experience levels to develop their rowing skills in a supportive and challenging workplace, with pathways for both participation and competitive development.

The program runs multiple training sessions each week across mornings and afternoons. We are primarily seeking coaches with availability for one or more of the following shift combinations:

- Monday and Friday afternoons
- Tuesday, Friday and Saturday mornings
- Monday and Wednesday afternoons, and Saturday mornings
- Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, and Saturday mornings

Morning sessions are either a 5.45am or 6.30am start. Finished by 8am. Afternoon sessions are 3.30pm-5.50pm

Suitable applicants are required to be available for the duration of the season for both scheduled training sessions and regattas on a casual basis.





Coaches must also be available to attend all scheduled local and interstate regattas held throughout October, November, February and March. Attendance at these events is a paid requirement of the role, with accommodation, food and transport provided for overnight travel.

Duties

1. Rowing Program

- Develop student rowing technique, crew skills, race preparation and water safety awareness.
- Build positive relationships with students, staff and other stakeholders involved in the rowing program.
- Assist in the development and implementation of the rowing program to support athlete development and progression.
- Liaise with the Head of Rowing and rowing staff regarding training sessions, regattas and student development.
- Assist with boat and equipment preparation, rigging and general operational requirements of the rowing program.
- Attend and coach at regattas, camps and other program activities as required.

2. Children’s Health and Safety

- Promote the CGGS Values during training, regattas and all rowing-related activities.
- Provide duty of care to all students both on and off the water.
- Maintain accurate records including student attendance and incident reporting via applicable platforms.




- Adhere to all CGGS and rowing-specific safety procedures and risk management requirements.
- Consult with the Head of Rowing and/or Sport staff regarding the physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs of each student.
- Inform and consult with the Coordinator regarding any concerns related to the welfare and wellbeing of students in your care.

Qualifications and Relevant Experience

- Experience coaching rowing at a school and/or club level.
- Demonstrated knowledge of rowing technique, athlete development and race preparation.
- Previous competitive rowing experience (athlete and/or coach) highly regarded.
- Rowing Australia coaching accreditation or equivalent (desirable).
- Current First Aid and CPR certification (desirable).
- Experience operating powered coaching vessels (desirable).

Applicants are required to hold:

- A current, paid, ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration.
- A current AFP National Police Check.
- A valid Australian recreational boating license(issued by any Australian state or territory)

Further Information

For further information, please contact the Sport Department at [email protected].

Applications

Applications should be made via the online application form on the Employment page of our website https://www.cggs.act.edu.au/careers. Applications should include a current resume and short cover letter.

Applications should include:

- A current resume outlining relevant coaching and rowing experience.
- At least two referees.
- A short cover letter addressing suitability for the role.

Applications will be reviewed as received

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