Head of Rowing

Ruyton Girls' School

About Ruyton Girls' School 

Ruyton Girls' School is a forward-thinking independent K – 12 school with a long tradition of academic success and co-curricular achievement. Our focus is on preparing girls for a lifetime of learning, leadership and engagement in our global community

Why work at Ruyton Girls' School 

A recognised leader in education, we value and invest in our staff, supporting personal best and individual growth.
We do this by:

• Prioritising and investing in staff growth through meaningful professional development opportunities.
• Providing opportunities for connection and collaboration, as  a  K-12 community that embraces a Whole School approach.
• Facilitating meaningful work that contributes and impacts positively on our students educational journey.
• Investing in staff wellbeing with employee benefits to enhance the professional and personal lives of our people. 

Position Summary

Ruyton is seeking a dedicated Head of Rowing to lead a contemporary, best-practice rowing program that fosters excellence in strategy, operations, people management, and culture.

Committed to the School’s vision and values, the Head of Rowing will prioritise the welfare, development, and wellbeing of each student while fostering a positive and supportive environment. They will uphold the Community Code of Conduct, ensuring that Ruyton students train and compete with integrity, sportsmanship, and mutual respect for their peers

How to Apply 

To apply for this role, click on the 'Apply for Job' button and complete the application form. All applications should be attention to Kim Bence, Principal and will close on Monday 10 March 2025. No hard copies please.

To find out more about this role, please visit the link to the position description: https://tinyurl.com/HeadofRowing

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and preferred candidates may undergo interviews before the closing date. Formal appointments, however, will only be finalised after the closing date.

Enquiries should be directed to HR, recruitment@ruyton.vic.edu.au.

RUYTON COMMITMENT TO CHILD SAFETY

Ruyton are committed to ensuring we embed a Child Safe environment, in which all our children and young people feel included, empowered, respected, valued, and safe. As part of our ongoing commitment to child safety and wellbeing, we ensure all staff, volunteers and contractors understand and adhere to our Child Safe Program, including Child Safe Polices and ongoing Child Safe Training.  Our Recruitment processes place people that support and reflect our Child Safety and Wellbeing values with the right qualifications and knowledge. Ruyton has a zero tolerance of child abuse, and all allegations and safety concerns will be treated very seriously and consistently within our policies and procedures.  Please refer to our school website to read our polices https://www.ruyton.vic.edu.au/our-school/policies/.

This position description summarises the essential responsibilities, activities, qualifications, and skills for this position and may be reviewed or modified by the Principal or their delegate, in response to the strategic direction of the school and the development of skills and knowledge for this position.

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A new photographic website run by rowers for rowers, Australian Rowing Images website (ARI) , is seeking to contract with photographers to cover major Victorian regattas in 2023. Photographers need to have their own equipment (although may borrow equipment from the proprietor), have an ABN and current working with children check, be robust given it is an outdoors task, and be able to upload their images regularly from the regatta to the cloud for processing by others same day onto the site. A daily rate will be negotiated depending on experience and regatta venue. Regattas to be covered include Victorian Championships, major school events and Australian Henley.

Amateur photographers with a rowing background are encouraged to apply. Although photographers will be acknowledged, copyright in the photos will pass to ARI.

Please contact Andrew Guerin on 0417 554 799 with expressions of interest and for more details.

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If you enjoy being on the river socialising and coaching adult rowers who are looking to improve their fitness, then this is an ideal position for you.

Work regular weekly shifts from as little as two hours to four and a half hours up to 20 hours per week.

Applicants must attain a Rowing Australia Level 1 Coaching Accreditation and a Rowing Victoria Coxswain Accreditation (both online courses) prior to starting. 

Sessions pay $30 per hour / per crew.
Plus superannuation.

Earn $130 in a morning.

Call Matt Wilson for more information (0419 380 307).

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Mens Heavy Weight Single Scull

$2,500

Johnston 2006 only used for 2 years in competition then in storage since 2009. Boat in excellent condition with the only damage being the number holder and detail pin striping on the boat starting to peel. Included with the scull are croker oars (blue), speed coach, rowfit rigger and shoes, cradle and replacement number holder. Boat currently in Werribee.

Any enquiries welcome. Please contact Mandy Gehrich on 0437 122 543 or leave SMS.

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Coxmate 6W Harness System Parts
 
1x           F+  (Lead section with seat sensor connection)
1x           Y    (Y extension)
4x           SP (Speaker)
1x           SS (Seat sensor)
 
All brand new and in original packaging.
Total package for $350 (retail $436); can be posted in Australia.
 
Please contact Paul Hargreaves on 0403 301 375 if interested.

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NK Interval 2000 Stopwatch  (NK0130)
 
Brand new in original NK packaging.

$300 posted within Australia. See image.
 
Please contact Paul Hargreaves on 0403 301 375 if interested.

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Boats & Accessories for Sale

Boat 1: 2008 Mould 26 Sykes Single Scull, selling with basic Croker oars, $5000 including oars $4500 without. 

Croker Arrow Oars: $800

NK Speed Coach: $500

See link above for more information and contact details.

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Race 1 Wave Cutter

Race 1 Wave Cutter rowing shell with anodised aluminium wing rigger, padded double action seat and clog style foot stretcher.

Excellent condition $1500.

Contact: Anthony Johnson, 0438 619 957

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Sykes 2021 LW Single Scull

$13, 500 - SYKES - 2021 SINGLE SCULL Scull - Lightweight Carbon Reverse Wing Rigger + Concept 2 Skinny Oars (2021) 

Excellent condition lightweight single scull suitable for females and school-kids. Has Complete quick release plate (Rowfit) able to be modified. Made and purchased in 2021. Located at Shore boat-shed, Sydney, NSW. Has minor cosmetic damage to the stern and rigger (please enquire for photos). Concept 2 Skinny Oars also included (excellent condition). Able to be transported/collected at any upcoming NSW regattas, Barwon Regatta (VIC), and Nationals 2025 (TAS). 

Rower weight: 55-65kg 
Mould: 135
Boat weight: 14.0 kg 
Sykes black/red shoes: UK8 / US09 / EUR42
NK Surge Rate T Bracket Only (no wiring) included+ Boat bag + rigger bag also included

Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

If interested, please contact:

Isobel Watson - Email: izzywatson01@gmail.com, Phone: 0429 229 090 

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2010 or later Sykes Double/Pair

Come with sweep and sculling riggers, approx. 70kg crew average, looking to purchase for approx. $7000.

Contact angus.seller@mggs.vic.edu.au or 0408 184 493.

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Melbourne Grammar School is seeking training single sculls to purchase to increase fleet size.

Any age or condition will be considered. Please contact John Linke 0429 014 642 if you have boats you are moving on.

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Richmond Rowing Club (RRC) is inviting expressions of interest from schools or clubs looking for primary or ancillary boat storage space, for their rowing program. RRC has around half of a bay of racking space available from 01 January 2024. This space is currently configured to store 5 quads and 18 single sculls but flexibility of configuration is available. Length of tenure is also negotiable.

Expressions of interest should be directed to the RRC Boat Captain - Helen Pearce - captain@richmondrowing.com.au

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