Rowing Coach (Female)

Rowing Coach (Female)

Bedford Modern School (BMS) is an HMC Independent Co-educational Day School located on the outskirts of Bedford. Our facilities are excellent and include a separate Junior School, dedicated Sixth Form building and purpose-built Science Centre. Our students have access to impressive sports facilities, which include a strength and conditioning suite with two specific strength and conditioning coaches, ergo room and large boathouse on the banks of the River Ouse.

BMS seeks an inspirational, qualified female rowing coach to support the locally and regionally renowned school rowing programme. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing performance and fostering engagement across the rowing programme between Years 9-13, as well as promote the reputation of BMS rowing.

The successful candidate will be highly motivated and fully prepared to undertake the demands of working in an outstanding co-educational day school, including assisting with the day-to-day operational demands of the busy Sports Faculty.

The successful applicant will hold, or will be working towards British Rowing Level 2 (or equivalent) qualifications, with experience of working with young people in a sporting or educational environment. Development opportunities will be available to support the successful applicant.

In line with the Equality Act 2010 there is a Genuine Occupational Requirement to appoint a female to this post.

In return, in addition to the salary, we can offer free parking, free lunch during term time, a private healthcare scheme and access to the school gym, as well as a friendly working environment.

Closing date: 23/08/2024

Interview: Week beginning 02/09/2024

Further details and how to apply can be found on our website: https://www.bedmod.co.uk/job-opportunities/.

 Should you wish to discuss the role further, please contact Mr Mark Bavington, Director of Rowing for an informal conversation. Mbavington@bedmod.co.uk  

Any internal candidates must apply through Employee Self Service.  Please see the guide in the company news area.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).  The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview.

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