1st VIII Rowing Coach – Hale School
Seasonal Fixed Term Position – Commencing August 2025
Hale School is Western Australia's oldest independent boys' school. Located in the suburb of Wembley Downs, the current campus is situated on a magnificent 48 hectare site, approximately 13 kilometres to the north-west of Perth and two kilometres from the coast.
Hale School is seeking to appoint a 1st VIII Rowing Coach to commence in Term 3, 2025 on a seasonal fixed term basis until April 2026.
The 1st VIII Rowing Coach is responsible for overseeing and leading the school’s premier crew. The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of Rowing to provide Hale rowers with the best possible opportunity to maximise their potential within the sport.
The successful applicant will demonstrate strong interpersonal and relationship building skills and the ability to effectively communicate with students, parents, other coaches, and school staff. The 1st VIII Rowing Coach will also act as a mentor to coaches within the program under the guidance of the Head of Rowing.
Key responsibilities include:
- Provide high performance coaching to the Hale 1st VIII.
- Plan, coordinate and implement structured training sessions.
- Attend all training sessions, regattas and camps when scheduled.
- Provide organisation and leadership within the program with the senior crews.
- Assist with developing viable, objective and consistent criteria for crew selection. Liaise with Head of Rowing to ensure the implementation is fair and transparent.
- Manage selection and testing times with efficiency, giving all senior athletes equal opportunities.
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
- Rowing Coaching Accreditation - Level 2 desirable
- Current First Aid
- Experience in coaching
- Skippers Ticket
- Working with Children Check
Applicants are asked to provide:
- A covering letter and CV outlining their qualifications and relevant experience for the role
- Names and contact details for three referees, one of whom must be the current or most recent employer
Applications close: 4.00pm Wednesday 18 June 2025. Please refer to the Job Description attached or by visiting our website www.hale.wa.edu.au/employment for more information.
Note to applicants:
- Hale School takes child protection seriously. All candidates for roles at Hale School are subject to screening and assessment against child safety standards as part of a thorough recruitment process.
- Hale School reserves the right to contact non-nominated referees prior to an offer of employment being made.
- New applicants who have arrived in Australia within the last 12 months are required to provide Hale School with a Police Clearance issued by their country of origin within the last 12 months prior to appointment preceding the employee's appointment to Hale School. Documents are to be translated by a certified agent if necessary. The cost of this clearance is to be borne by the applicant.
