
Director of Rowing
- Share your passion and knowledge for Rowing
- Lead and grow an established motivated crew
- Leading Independent School
Join Our Team at Trinity Grammar School, Kew
Trinity Grammar is seeking an inspiring and strategic leader to take our renowned Rowing program into its next chapter. As the Director of Rowing, you will be responsible for the delivery and growth of a high-performance sporting program that nurtures and inspires student development and aspiration. This role requires strategic leadership and program management skills, coaching expertise and student and community engagement attributes to ensure the Trinity Rowing programme continues to evolve and thrive.
The Director of Rowing is a part-time role (0.5FTE) and is responsible for managing the resource and logistical requirements of the program whilst promoting and supporting the active engagement of students involved. This position may suit either a qualified teacher (where additional teaching opportunities may be available) or a professional staff member with a flexible work and leave schedule to support the demands of the role. We are seeking a leader with deep rowing expertise—ideally with experience at the highest levels of school competition—who can inspire, mentor and elevate all members of the program.
About You:
- Demonstrated experience leading a successful rowing program
- Personal achievement or involvement in rowing as a coach, athlete, or administrator
- Capable of fostering a positive team culture grounded in school values
- An exceptional communicator with the ability to engage students, parents, and external stakeholders
- Willing and able to work flexible hours to service the Rowing Program’s various activities, which will include early mornings, school holiday and weekend commitments
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Current Employee WWCC or, if a Teacher, current VIT Registration
- Level 1 Coaches Accreditation (or equivalent)
- First Aid Certificate (including CPR)
- Current Victorian Drivers Licence with the ability to tow a boat trailer
- Light Rigid Bus Licence
- Boat License
- Significant coaching experience in competitive rowing at the school or club level
- Passion for developing young athletes and helping them reach their full potential
Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.
Why Join Us?
At Trinity Grammar, we believe in supporting our staff as much as our students. Here are some benefits that we provide:
- Competitive remuneration
- Additional employer superannuation contributions when voluntary contributions are made
- Professional development opportunities available
- Onsite Pool and Gym available to staff
- Salary Packaging Available
- 16 weeks of paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Onsite cafeteria
- School fee concession of permanently employed staff
- First aid and CPR training provided annually
- Annual influenza vaccinations
How to apply
Applications with a CV and Cover Letter to be addressed to the Principal, Mr Adrian Farrer. Applications close: 10pm, Monday 21 July 2025.
Child Safety
Trinity Grammar is a school where the dignity of each person is recognised, respected and fostered and is committed to ensuring child safety. The School has zero tolerance for child abuse and will treat very seriously all allegations and concerns. In line with this commitment to child safety, the School has put in place policies and procedures to uphold the Victorian Child Safe Standards. These standards aim to promote child safety, prevent child abuse and set up processes to properly respond to allegations of child abuse.
About Trinity
For more than 122 years, Trinity has been an aspirational learning community and prized a 'values education'. We are an Anglican, independent school for boys located in the inner-East of Melbourne, and care for approximately 1,600 students from 3-year-old Kindergarten to Year 12. For more information about our school and offerings, please visit our website About - Trinity Grammar School