Head of Program -Rowing

Full Time Ongoing Position

Start date:                 ASAP

Closing date:           16 April 2025

MLC School is looking for a passionate and experienced Head of Program – Rowing who will educate and inspire young women to be fearless thinkers with moral courage and compassion to be agents of change in their own lives and in the lives of others.

 As the Head of Program your role will be to manage and coordinate the rowing program at MLC School.  The role will include some weekend work (for Regattas).

About MLC School

Founded in 1886, MLC School is an independent, nonselective Uniting Church school for girls from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 in Sydney’s inner-west.  Our tagline ‘dare to be more’ is not only our goal for our students, it applies equally to our staff.

Our highly professional staff, under the guidance of Principal Ms Lisa Moloney, challenge girls and encourage them to question traditional perceptions and roles of women.

The MLC School girl is at the heart of everything we do.

Who is the MLC School girl?

The MLC School girl is empowered with skills and capabilities that enable her to be adaptive, compassionate and courageous so she can confidently take her place in an ever-changing society. She embraces new challenges and opportunities; and strives for excellence. She is cared for and well supported so that she can confidently focus on her own individual, personal and academic growth. A wide selection of subject choices, as well as an extensive co-curricular program, aims to empower girls to be self-reliant and play an active role in their futures.

About the position

The MLC School Head of Program – Rowing will work closely with the Director of Sport to manage and promote the overall development and implementation of the MLC School Rowing Program.

This position is responsible for leading the development and mentoring coaching staff; establishing and coordinating the entire crew selection process; strategically planning the maintenance and replacement of assets; and serving as an ambassador to MLC School Parents Rowing Committee.

This position works in collaboration within the Sports Department to facilitate learning within a collaborative environment to cultivate in students learning dispositions of curiosity, collaboration, open-mindedness, accountability, empathy and self-awareness.

Selection Criteria:

You will be able to demonstrate your ability and commitment to:

• deliver technically appropriate sessions that run on time and involve all participants,
• lead, train, and mentor staff,
• always demonstrate a positive role model and support participants to achieve outstanding results,
• be flexible about when you work to reasonably perform your duties as required by the School.
• attend various regattas, carnivals, and functions on weekends, evenings and outside traditional hours,
• deliver service excellence to parents and carers by proactively engaging with and responding promptly and courteously to enquiries and requests for information,
• contribute to the ‘whole girl’ learning experience through your contribution to co-curricular and clubs programs,
• ongoing personal and professional development,
• experienced coaching para athletes,
• drive school transport to and from Rowing training and events as required,
• liaise with the Rowing Parents Support Group and attend meetings,
• co-ordinate fund raising activities
•  act as a mentor to junior staff, and
• involvement and coordination of club-based events.

Qualifications and Experience: 
Mandatory: 

• Level 2 Coaching Accreditation
• Boating Licence
• Light Rigid Drivers Licence
• Experience managing a rowing team
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate
• NSW Working with Children Check
• Experienced in boat maintenance and repairs including hull damage,
• Experienced in towing rowing boat trailers, 
• Be available and willing to do some out of hours work, including weekend and public holiday work.

The successful candidate will be rewarded with several excellent benefits including:

•  Dedicated focus on professional growth and development
• CPR and First Aid Certification
• State of the art facilities and collegiate environment
• Employee Assistance Program available to you and your immediate family
• Salary packaging and access to LSL after 5 years’ service
• Discounted School fees
• Onsite parking, easy access to public transport and Westfield Shopping Centre
• Access to the School’s gym and indoor Aquatic Centre