- Expressions of interest for the 2026/2027 season
- Casual positions available
- High performing independent girls' school
About the Role
Rowing at St Catherine’s School is about more than competition - it reflects our values of resilience, teamwork, and personal growth. Since its establishment in 1987, the program has been a proud part of Australia’s schoolgirl rowing tradition, based at Mercantile Rowing Club on the Yarra River.
Known for developing technical skills and strong team spirit, our crews have achieved success at state, national, and international levels, including multiple Head of the Schoolgirls titles and a historic win at the Henley Royal Regatta in 2022. Supported by the school and parent community, the program nurtures students to thrive both on and off the water.
St Catherine’s School is seeking expressions of interest for casual rowing coaches to support the success of the 2026/27 rowing program.
To be successful in this opportunity you will require:
- Demonstrated coaching experience in Rowing.
- Understanding and excellent knowledge of equipment.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
- Willingness to uphold the ethos and values of the school at all times.
- Proven reliability and dependability
- Ability to act as a role model in both rowing skills and sportsmanship
- Strong leadership skills
- Outstanding organisational skills
- Ability to act as a role model in both rowing skills and sportsmanship.
- Ability to work with students.
- First Aid qualifications.
- Current Working with Children's Check.
- Display a high level of self-awareness and the ability to maintain positive relationships.
Desirable
- Rowing Australia NCAS Level 1 Coaching Accreditation (highly desirable).
- Coaching experience in a School environment
- Bus driving Licence
- Boat Licence
- Level 2 NCAS Rowing Accreditation
- Level 2 Provide First Aid
- Provide/Perform CPR
Why work for us?
- Fantastic opportunity to work in a highly regarded independent school in Toorak.
- Integrated professional learning teams with learning coaches
- Collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Access to professional development.
- Onsite parking available and close to public transport.
- Onsite cafe and use of gym and swimming pool facilities.=
Want to find out more?
To view the position description, or to apply visit stcatherines.net.au/about-us/employment/
St Catherine’s School is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children by providing a child safe environment. Our students feel safe and empowered as we support and respect all members of the St Catherine’s community. This includes the safety and wellbeing of our students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds along with students with disabilities.
Applicants will be subject to the relevant child protection screening, including referee and identity checks, and are expected to familiarise themselves with the School’s Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy, Child Safety Code of Conduct, and associated policies available on the School’s website.
