GC – Rowing Coach

The Girls’ College invites applications for the above-mentioned position, which will be available from July 2026. Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced individuals who believe they have the required skills and competencies to take on this position for the upcoming 2026/2027 season.

The ideal candidate should have:

• Proven performance of coaching and mentoring student athletes; including experience in the pastoral space.
• Relevant sport related qualifications (FISA Level 1/2 and First Aid desirable).
• Ability to manage practices and work outside normal hours and/or weekends.
• Ability or knowledge of rigging and setting boats and blades for specific technical needs.
• Proven ability to work with diverse teams and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Clearance from the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO) confirming no record of sexual offences against children and mentally impaired people or a valid police clearance certificate.
• Understand and adhere to the by-laws, policies, procedures, regulations, and rules of St Stithians Girls’ College.

  The role will include the following

• The coaching of students during team practices on and off the water.
• The attendance and coaching of students at regattas, camps, and tours in Gauteng or away.
• Maintaining the club’s equipment relating to both the athletes and coaches.
• Work collaboratively with other coaches and the greater rowing community.
• Complete attendance registers and capture relevant data at all practices as well as submit and enter crew lists timeously for regattas to the head of rowing.
• Write termly sport comments for each student and submit them timeously to the head of rowing.
• Represent the Girls’ College, at relevant events, with honour and pride.