Self-employed Rowing Coach

Company: GDST (The Girls' Day School Trust)
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Location: Norwich
Job Description:

Rowing Coach

Employer: Norwich High School for Girls (GDST)

Location: Norwich, Norfolk

Contract: Permanent – Term Time Only

Start Date: 1 September 2026

Salary: To be confirmed (TBC)

Responsibilities

  • Coaching crews from J14 to Senior during term time
  • Lead training sessions on two afternoons per week (Tuesday and Thursday, approx 1:00‑3:40 p.m.) and Saturday mornings for beginners and more experienced rowers
  • Assist in the competitive performance of approximately 40 rowers across the school
  • Transport pupils from school to the boathouse by school minibus (as required)

Qualifications & Skills

  • Excellent knowledge of rowing and coaching experience
  • British Rowing Coaching Level 2 (or working towards) and RYA Powerboat Level 2
  • Ability to drive a school minibus

About the School

Norwich High School for Girls is an independent day school for girls aged 3‑18, founded in 1875 with approximately 600 pupils. It is part of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST).

Commitment to Diversity and Safeguarding

The GDST is committed to safeguarding, diversity, and inclusion. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection checks and the Disclosure and Barring Service process.

Application Process

Send a letter of application (addressed to the Head, Mrs Nicola Griffiths) in the Personal Statement section of the application form. CVs without a completed school application form will not be considered.

Closing date: Friday 24 July 2026

Interview date: Thursday 30 July 2026

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Posted: July 19th, 2026