St John’s College is a world-class Christian, African school situated on an historic campus in Houghton, offering quality education from Nursery School to Sixth Form. The school has an outstanding academic record and an excellent reputation in sport, music, drama, art and debating.

We seek to appoint a dynamic, experienced and professionally qualified Senior Rowing Coach. The incumbent must have the flexibility to get the best out of students with a broad range of abilities is and possess a willingness to be involved in the extended rowing programme across the whole school.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and coaching our top-performing rowing crew, ensuring their continuous development and competitive success. This is a critical role that requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to inspire and mentor young athletes to reach their full potential

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive training programme for the
• Open age group, focusing on technical proficiency, physical conditioning, and mental preparation.
• Coordinate, manage and provide a technical developmental plan for the Open and Under 16 age groups.
• Work closely and collaboratively with the Head Rowing Coach.
• Assess the strengths and weaknesses of each team member and make strategic decisions regarding boat composition and athlete assignments.
• Foster teamwork, camaraderie, and sportsmanship among team members.
• Coordinate with other coaches, support staff, and team administrators to ensure smooth operations, effective communication, and alignment with the overall goals of the rowing programme.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety protocols, rules, and regulations in coordination with the organisation and governing bodies.
• Promote and maintain a safe training environment, addressing potential hazards and implementing appropriate safety measures.
• Stay up-to-date with current coaching techniques, equipment, and industry trends through continuous professional development.
• The ability to analyse rowing performances and identify areas for improvement, designing targeted training plans to address specific weaknesses.
• Assist with the procurement and maintenance of necessary rowing equipment, ensuring safety standards are met.Requirements:
  • Have a minimum of three years of coaching experience. It will be desirable
  • for the successful candidate to have coaching experience at Provincial or National Level.
  • Extensive knowledge of rowing techniques, training methodologies, and race strategies.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire athletes.
  • Be able to work within a team environment.
  • A high level of experience as a rowing coach, preferably with a focus on high-performance teams or elite athletes.
  • Certification or accreditation as a rowing coach is desirable.

  The successful candidate should have:

  • An interest and commitment to developing the whole child athlete.
  • The ability to work positively with fellow coaching staff, parents and relevant stakeholders.
  • A track record of successful athlete development and achievement of competitive results.

  To apply for this position, complete the following
  link https://forms.gle/CZFq144LNLztsRTa7
  by no later than 25 June 2023.

  St John’s College, in line with POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) will attempt to ensure the confidentiality of all applicants for this role. All reasonable measures will be in place to protect personal information but will be used in the recruitment, selection, and reporting process. By submitting your application for this position, you are recognising and accepting this disclaimer.