ROWING COACHES

The MGGS Rowing Program follows a model that takes a holistic approach to the student-athlete, to ensure all girls are well equipped and well balanced to perform to a high standard on water, in the classroom and anywhere in between.

MGGS Rowing is founded on the school values of Integrity, Compassion, Courage and Self-discipline. The program brings these values to life through the establishment, development and execution of the key fundamentals necessary for a program to thrive on and off water. Through the power of an inclusive, vibrant and welcoming rowing community, girls will discover and develop their confidence, passions and potential for optimal physical and mental wellbeing and performance.

Reporting to the Head of Rowing, Rowing Coaches support the effective delivery of the MGGS Rowing Program, through the direct coaching of crews and individuals and attending the camps and regattas throughout the season.

Positions are available across Junior, Intermediate and Senior programs. The Junior program promotes a fun and safe environment for students to challenge themselves and ensure the development of student skills to achieve the Junior squad’s desired outcomes and prepare for senior rowing. The Senior program focuses on high-performance, with a proud history of success, built on by another fantastic performance at national’s last season.

The successful candidates must have flexible availability. The MGGS Rowing season runs from Term 3, 2025 to the end of Term 1, 2026 – this role will be expected to work throughout these terms as well as during the December/January school holidays.

The successful candidates will have:

• Current Victorian Employee Working with Children Check;
• Current HLTAID009 Provide CPR and HLTAID0011 Provide First Aid certificate (previously 001 and 003) or be prepared to acquire;
• NCAS Level 1 Coaching Accreditation (Rowing);
• Community Coaching Essential Skills Course; and
• Current Victoria Boat Licence.

Please view the Position Description for details about this role, including key responsibilities.

Employment with Melbourne Girls Grammar is subject to adherence to school policies including the Staff Code of Conduct, Child Safety Policy, Child Safety Code of Conduct and Child Safety Statement as listed below.

Child Safety Statement: Melbourne Girls Grammar

• As MGGS staff, volunteers, contractors, and any other members of our school community involved in child-connected work, we are responsible for supporting and promoting the safety of children.
• We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment and protecting of all children / students in our care and adhering to our Child Safety Policy.
• We are committed to providing a child-safe and child-friendly environment, where children and young people are safe and feel safe and are able to actively participate in decisions that affect their lives.
• We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to the protection of children from all forms of child abuse and all allegations and safety concerns will be treated very seriously and consistently with our robust policies and procedures. Our policies and procedures will provide the name and contact details of staff who have specific responsibilities in relation to child safety and who may receive reports of suspicion of child abuse. Child abuse includes sexual offences, grooming, physical violence, serious emotional or psychological harm, serious neglect and a child’s exposure to family violence.
• We have legal and moral obligations to contact authorities when we are worried about a child’s safety, which we follow rigorously.
• We are committed to preventing child abuse, identifying risks early and removing and reducing these risks.
• We have robust human resources and recruitment practices for all staff and volunteers.
• We are committed to regularly training and educating our staff and volunteers on child abuse risks. We support and respect all children, as well as our staff and volunteers.
• We are committed to the emotional, physical and cultural safety of all children and to providing a safe environment for their learning.
• We are committed to promoting the cultural safety and participation of Indigenous children, young people and their families.
• We have specific policies, procedures and training in place that support our leadership team, staff and volunteers to achieve these commitments.

How to Apply

Applicants must hold or prior to commencing employment, be willing to obtain a current and valid Victorian Working with Children’s Check (Employee Type). All applicants are subject to reference and identity checks, and verification of Working with Children Check Card as part of the recruitment process.

Applications close: 9:00am Thursday 12 June 2025
Applications will be considered as they are received.
Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their documentation at their earliest opportunity.