ROWING COACH

Casual

Commencing Immediately

LOWTHER HALL

Lowther Hall is an inclusive school for girls from Kindergarten to Year 12, committed to excellence for all. Situated in Essendon, it is the only Anglican independent school for girls in the area. The School has a maximum enrolment of 900, a size which enables each girl to be known as an individual. Lowther Hall is a learning community in which staff and students work together to achieve the shared goal of educating the whole girl for the whole of life.

POSITION DESCRIPTION The successful applicant will be a dedicated coach with a commitment to development of all students involved in the Lowther Hall Sporting Program. They will be an outstanding leader, motivator and role model committed to our School’s mission of educating the whole person for the whole of life. Their practice will be informed by contemporary coaching, research methods and personal experience in the use of relevant coaching techniques.

We seek coaches who are committed to their own learning and the development of others.

For this position we are seeking a highly skilled Rowing Coach who will promote our rowing program whilst ensuring high standards of professionalism and conduct. This includes ensuring the safety of students and staff at all times, following Lowther Hall policies and procedures and holding the appropriate qualifications as specified in the selection criteria below.

Support of the School’s values is essential.

DATES REQUIRED

Applicants must be able to commit to the following days and dates:

Junior TeamMondays – 4:00pm -6:00pm

Wednesdays – 6:00am – 8:00am

Fridays – 6:00am – 8:00am

Saturdays – 7:00am – 9am





Please note that there are some additional requirements on Saturdays due to regattas as well as half day camps in December and January.

Day Camp dates

7th - 10th December 2026

21th - 25th January 2027

SELECTION CRITERIA

Applicants should provide a statement of no more than 100 words which outlines the ways in which they fulfil the following criteria:

1. Appropriate coaching experience
2. Rowing Australia Level 1 Coaching Accreditation or willingness to obtain
3. Love of the sport
4. Excellent organisational skills
5. A proven ability to develop productive relationships with students, staff and parents
6. An understanding of the Lowther Hall context and requirements for ensuring child safety

APPLICATIONS Applicants for this position should include in their application the following information:

1. Full name
2. Residential/Postal address, email and phone contact details
3. Religious affiliation (optional)
4. Evidence of educational qualifications
5. Previous work history
6. A statement of no more than 100 words addressing the selection criteria
7. A colour photocopy of Working with Children Check registration card
8. Evidence of current level 2 First Aid and CPR Certificate, Asthma and Anaphylaxis training or the willingness to undertake such qualifications prior to commencing
9. Rowing Australia Level 1 Coaching Accreditation
10. The names, addresses and telephone numbers of three qualified referees from whom confidential information may be sought.

To view the Position Description for this role please go to: https://www.lowtherhall.vic.edu.au/employment/current-vacancies/

Applications should be forwarded to [email protected]

📌 Rowing Coach (Essendon)
🏢 Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School
📍 Essendon