Rowing & Cox Coach

Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak is a Catholic Independent Girls’ School and is acknowledged as one of the leading schools in Australia. Our academic, cultural, sporting and pastoral programs are all integral to the holistic education of our students.

We aim to produce young women who are well educated, well-informed and able to thrive in a fast changing world; young women who have a strong personal interest in actively shaping a positive future for their community, be it local, national or global. 

The role

Loreto Toorak offers a high performing, well established rowing program, widely recognised as one of the leading school rowing programs in Victoria. The program has a proud record of success, with regular appearances and outstanding results at the Head of the Schoolgirls’ Regatta, major State Championships, and the Australian National Championships. Strongly supported by school leadership and underpinned by excellent infrastructure, the rowing program is well positioned for continued success and growth.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Rowing Coach to join our dynamic rowing program for the 2026/2027 season. Sessions are available across the week and on weekends. Working closely with the Head of Rowing and relevant Coordinators, you will play an active role in coaching, mentoring and contributing to the ongoing development of the School’s rowing program. 

In addition to your regular coaching duties, you will plan and deliver a weekly coxswain education program on campus, while providing coaching to junior, intermediate and senior coxswains to support their development and performance.

Further information regarding the duties and responsibilities of the role can be found in the attached Position Description.

About You

To be considered for a Rowing Coach position at Loreto Mandeville Hall, applicants will demonstrate the following:

• Rowing Australia NCAS Level 1 Rowing Coaching Accreditation (highly desirable)
• Provide CPR (HLTAID009) and Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) (essential)
• Working with Children Check (Employee) (essential)
• Previous experience coaching rowing, with demonstrated success within a school context (highly desirable)
• Demonstrated experience in coxswain coaching, with the ability to develop technical proficiency, race strategy, boat handling skills and effective crew communication across a range of age and experience levels
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage time effectively across a busy training and competition schedule
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High levels of self-awareness, professionalism, and the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with students, colleagues, and parents
• A current Boat Licence (highly desirable)

Rowing Coaches are expected to commit to all scheduled training sessions, including weekdays, weekends, and school holidays, as well as rowing camps, regattas, and professional development activities as directed by the Head of Rowing and the broader Sport Department.

If this sounds like the role for you then don’t hesitate, apply online now by clicking the ‘apply’ button and submitting a cover letter and resume.

Applications close 9am Wednesday 19 August. Applications will be reviewed on submission, and interviews may commence prior to closing date, so don't delay if the role is of interest to you!

Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak is a child safe employer, committed to the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children and young people. All staff are expected to actively contribute to a child safe culture and uphold the School’s Child Safeguarding and Wellbeing Policy and Child Safety Code of Conduct. In accordance with the Worker Screening Act 2020 (Vic.), all applicants engaged in child-related work must hold a valid Working with Children check or Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT). These will be sighted, verified, and recorded as part of the recruitment process.