Head Rowing Coach

Fintona Girls' School

Head Rowing Coach
Employment Status:  Casual
Commencing:  Early January 2025

At Fintona, our exceptional teachers and staff create a world of active learning where each girl has the opportunity to find her own version of extraordinary.  We are renowned for a distinct and challenging approach to academic excellence that celebrates a love of learning across a wealth of disciplines, and for developing girls who move beyond their comfort zone to become fearless and adaptable leaders in their chosen field.

The Fintona rowing program has been operating for over 35 years, and in that time, has gone from strength to strength, producing some outstanding results.  We are seeking an exceptional and experienced rowing coach to join this exciting program and our dedicated rowers. 

The Head Rowing Coach will be responsible for planning and facilitating various aspects of the Fintona Rowing program. Working collaboratively with the Rowing Coordinator, this role ensures the smooth and successful operation of the program, is responsible for boat shed operations and the management of the boat fleet. The Head Rowing Coach will also coach a crew.

The successful applicant will have:

• experience in coaching and leading a team of coaches;
• excellent knowledge of rowing methodologies and of Rowing Victoria/Australia guidelines;
• highly developed communication skills;
• Level 2 Rowing coaching qualification;
• Current Victorian Drivers’ Licence; and
• First aid, CPR, asthma and anaphylaxis certifications.

As attendance at rowing training, regattas and rowing camps is essential, this role requires flexibility in working hours and days across the remainder of the 2024/2025 season.

More information on our rowing program is available here, and a testimonial from a rowing captain here. Specifics on the role can be obtained from the Position Description or by contacting Human Resources on 9830 1388.

Applications are received here and are to include a one page cover letter addressed to the Principal and a CV that includes three professional referees.  Applications that do not meet these requirements will not be considered.  

Applications close 16 December 2024.  Please note:  the interview process may commence prior to the closing date and, if a suitable applicant is found, the role may close early.  We would encourage applications to be received as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Fintona Girls’ School is committed to the safety, wellbeing, participation and empowerment of children.  Staff are required to adhere to the School’s Child Safety Policy, Child Safety Response and Mandatory Reporting Policy and Child Safety Code of Conduct and be committed to the safety and wellbeing of children.

The successful applicant must have the right to work in Australia, will be subject to background checks and required to provide a current Working with Children Check and National Police Check.

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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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