Graduate Rowing Coach
The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Graduate Rowing Coach to join our team for the 2026/27 academic year. This is a fantastic opportunity for a recent graduate to gain hands-on experience in a school setting and explore a potential career in education or coaching.
The successful candidate will work closely with our rowing coaches to support the delivery of our busy and ambitious rowing programme. You will be expected to:
- Coach and assist with rowing training across all age groups and abilities.
- Support water sessions and land training.
- Help maintain rowing equipment and boathouse facilities.
- Contribute to the life of a boarding school, including occasional evening and weekend duties in a boarding house.
- Be willing to assist with administrative tasks and wider co-curricular activities such as trips, or other sporting events.
Applicants should have a strong rowing background, a sound academic record, and a willingness to engage fully in school life. Shared accommodation, meals during term time, and access to sports facilities are provided, along with training and professional development.
If you have questions about the post, or would like an informal discussion to learn more, please contact Luke Reiser, Head of Rowing on lr@kings-school.co.uk
For further information and to apply online, please visit: Current Job Vacancies • The King's School, Canterbury Closing date for receipt of applications: 31 July 2026, although the post will close early should an appointment be made therefore early applications are advised. Interviews likely to take place during the first week of August.
The King School is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process which is in line with the statutory Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates.
All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.