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West Australian Rowing Club (WARC) | Deputy Head Coach
West Australian Rowing Club (WARC) Deputy Head Coach
Situated in the heart of the city of Perth; the West Australian Rowing Club “Westies” is seeking a Deputy Head Coach to help the Club achieve its Strategic Plan and continue to develop as one of the best rowing clubs in WA and Australia. This means:
· Supporting more athletes in their international goals;
· Being the premier club at all levels in the WA Pennant season;
· Growing the membership of the club including via the provision of schools and junior development programmes; and
· Supporting and developing a great club culture that aims to provide an incredible rowing experience for all members.
Westies has a proud history of rowing success. Westies athletes regularly perform on the international arena with athletes representing Australia at the Olympics, World Championships and age-range International regattas. We have recently recruited a Head Coach with significant International rowing experience and are now looking to supplement our coaching capability with a Deputy Head Coach.
The successful candidate we are looking for is likely to have the following essential characteristics:
· A demonstrable track record of high quality rowing coaching, with at least a Level 2 coaching certificate and willing to work to Level 3. In particular a desire and hunger to improve their technical capability which the Club would seek to support;
· Experience with the development of crew success at state and national levels;
· The ability to work with Junior and School Age athletes. In particular, a track record of running school development and coaching programmes and building strong partnerships with schools. Must hold a relevant and up-to-date Working with Children certificate (or be prepared to obtain one);
· Strong stakeholder management skills, most obviously with our athletes and helping them to become the best they can be via the development of a strong Club culture but also across the shed and with our key external stakeholders. This role will be one of our key ‘faces’ of Westies with our stakeholders; and
· Be well organised and with an eye for detail in the shed for any maintenance issues and being able to understand and prioritise boat maintenance risks. Displays strong leadership and organisational skills and willing to take on feedback as part of ongoing coach professional development.
Westies can offer:
· A competitive salary with super on top, based on experience;
· Club contribution to technical development and training;
· Mentorship from one of the premier rowing Coaches in Australia;
· Leave in accordance with the Sporting Organisations Award 2020;
· Expenses for pre-approved spending including for inter-state travel as required;
· Contribution to a mobile phone plan; and
· The potential for performance based pay beyond base salary.
What will the role cover?
· Coaching support to our Nationals group and support at the Australian Nationals Regatta in Tasmania in 2025;
· Coaching support in Club season to our High Performance A and B grade rowers;
· Develop, with Head Coach, a structured Junior Development program with range of schools including those with specific partnerships with Westies;
· Expand potential partnerships to include other schools and partners;
· Deliver an indoor rowing program in 2025, in partnership with Rowing WA, to groups of athletes with minimal opportunities to try rowing.
If you are interested please provide a two page covering letter that address the essential characteristics we are looking for alongside your rowing CV. Closing date for applications is the 10th January 2025. This role will initially be on a casual basis pending a probationary period but with an agreed volume of hours per month.
If you have any questions or wish to apply then do send your application to the following email addresses; captain@warowingclub.org; president@warowingclub.org; headcoach@warowingclub.org
Westies is an inclusive employer, and we welcome applications from all sectors of our society.