- Join a well established rowing program
- Lead dedicated coaches
- Train a crew of passionate rowers
Employment Status: Casual
Commencing: June/July 2025
At Fintona, our exceptional teachers and staff create a world of active learning where each student has the opportunity to find her own version of extraordinary. We are renowned for a distinct and challenging approach to academic excellence that celebrates a love of learning across a wealth of disciplines, and for developing students who move beyond their comfort zone to become fearless and adaptable leaders in their chosen field.
The Fintona rowing program has been operating for almost 40 years and has gone from strength to strength during that time. Our program has produced some outstanding results, including last season culminating with our highest number of A finalists at the Head of School Girls’ Regatta. We are currently seeking an exceptional and experienced rowing coach to join this exciting program and our dedicated rowers.
As the Head Rowing Coach, this position is responsible for planning and facilitating various aspects of the Fintona Rowing program. Working collaboratively with the Rowing Coordinator, this position ensures the smooth and successful operation of the program, is responsible for boat shed operations and manages the boat fleet. The Head Rowing Coach will also coach a crew.
The successful applicant will have:
- experience in coaching and leading a team of coaches;
- excellent knowledge of rowing methodologies and of Rowing Victoria/Australia guidelines;
- highly developed communication skills;
- Level 2 Rowing coaching qualification;
- Current Victorian Drivers’ Licence; and
- First aid, CPR, asthma and anaphylaxis certifications.
As attendance at rowing training, regattas and rowing camps is essential, this role requires flexibility in working hours and days across the 2025/2026 rowing season.
Fintona Girls’ School is committed to the safety, wellbeing, participation and empowerment of children. Staff are required to adhere to the School’s Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy, Child Safety Response and Mandatory Reporting Policy and Procedure and Child Safety Code of Conduct and be committed to the safety and wellbeing of children.
The successful applicant must have the right to work in Australia, will be subject to background checks and required to provide a current Working with Children Check and National Police Check.
