Rowing, known as Water, is a popular indoor and outdoor activity at Westminster School, with a boathouse on the Putney embankment and purpose-built training facilities in the school sports centre in Westminster. The boat club is a significant part of both the School and the local Putney community on the river. With rowing activities established at Westminster before 1813, the boat club is amongst the oldest in the world and has played a significant role in British rowing history. More recently the boat club has provided an impressive roster of junior rowing internationals and Oxford and Cambridge blues. The School also founded the prestigious Schools Head of the river race in 1946 and continues to organise the event.

The Role
Westminster is looking for a Rowing Coach, to play a key role supporting the running of the School’s thriving and motivated boat club.

The successful candidate will have proven coaching experience within a school environment, ideally supported by relevant coaching qualifications. They will be an inspirational coach and an excellent team player. Part of the role may include transporting both boats and pupils to events and camps, therefore a full clean minibus and trailer driving license is desirable. The ability to assist with minor boat repairs would also be an asset.

The Rowing Coach will need to be available to coach during term time on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, and possibly one afternoon at the weekend. This is a part-time role, with approximately six to 12 hours coaching required per week. Some coaching may also be required during the Easter holidays and at half term.