Director of Rowing

The opportunity

The Hutchins School, established in 1846, is an Anglican Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 day and boarding school in Hobart, Tasmania. We are an Anglican school whose supportive learning community works together to nurture humility, kindness, courage and respect.

The role

The School seeks to appoint a highly motivated Director of Rowing to join our team in Sandy Bay.

The Director of Rowing manages all aspects of the Hutchins Rowing program, working closely with the Director of Sport and Teacher-in-Charge of Rowing to ensure the program’s success. The role is responsible for ensuring that Hutchin’s students from Years 6-12 have access to, and can safely participate in, the program and ultimately represent Hutchins in school, State and national rowing regattas.

To apply

Please submit a cover letter with your resume and apply via our advertisement on SEEK under the title of Director of Rowing.

Applicants will be required to address the following selection criteria questions and address each of these in your cover letter in no more than two pages.

Selection criteria

To be considered for this role candidates will need to meet the following selection criteria and address each of these in the application:

Essential

• A safe driving record as determined by a review of a current National Police History Record Check.
• Ability to drive a bus with more than 12 seats by holding a current Light Rigid Vehicle License as recognised by the Tasmanian Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources; or the ability to acquire such a license.
• Coaching qualifications and experience in supporting athletic development and sportsmanship to national levels of competition.
• Knowledge of and experience working with contemporary safety management practices.
• Proven experience in successful financial, resource, people and safety management.
• Proven ability to understand and relate to students of all ages.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate contemporary information and communication technology (ICT) strategies into relevant work practices.
• Proven capacity to employ a variety of contemporary information technology (IT) solutions and relevant ICT tools for personal effectiveness and workplace efficiency.

Desirable

• Experience working in a relevant learning environment for children and families.
• Experience managing a volunteer workforce.

For the Applicant Pack and further information, refer to www.hutchins.tas.edu.au/employment.

For a confidential conversation please contact humanresources@hutchins.tas.edu.au.

Applications for this role must be submitted by 9.00am Monday 14 August 2023 via Seek.

The Hutchins School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and must hold a current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP).