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International GAP Year Rowing Coach

Gippsland Grammar provides an outstanding contemporary, holistic education where our community has a shared understanding of what we learn, how we learn and who we teach. Our School culture is centred around our core values of Compassion, Leadership, Excellence, Responsibility and Respect and develops people of character who act with integrity and wisdom.We are an Anglican co-educational Independent school in regional Victoria, Australia.  Our well established School Rowing program has enjoyed great success with regular appearances and medal success at major Victorian State Championships and Australian National Championships.We are seeking three, final year, University students (undergraduate or postgraduate) to add significant value to the School’s Rowing program as part of a graduate gap year opportunity available under a Temporary Activity Visa. The opportunities we have on offer are rewarding, allowing involvement in the continued development of an established culture in the pursuit of excellence and high performance, with this extending beyond time spent at Gippsland Grammar.We are interested to hear from individuals who believe they can function as part of a coaching team to add significant value to the Rowing program, beyond their skills on the water as a coach.Degree subject, strengths and interests will be taken into consideration when allocating an area of responsibility and a crew or squad.  The secondary duties will be allocated based on area of expertise.The School seeks expressions of interest from individuals that hold:A willingness to be involved in the life of Rowing in an Australian schoolUniversity level educationAn ability to engage and maintain professional relationships with members of the School communityThree years plus experience in sculling, sweep or coxingExperience in coaching in a Rowing program (desirable but not essential)A team work ethic and excellent organisational skillsEligibility to obtain a Temporary Activity VisaThose appointed will be required at the School from approximately late-July 2025 until early April 2026.  This opportunity is available through a Temporary Activity Visa (sub class 408 Special Program category), under which Gippsland Grammar sponsors visa applicants. The visa application is the responsibility of the appointee and further details can be found via:Department of Home Affairs 408 visaUnder this visa individuals are deemed to be unpaid volunteers, therefore Gippsland Grammar provides a small living allowance and accommodation which includes internet and utility bills.Gippsland Grammar is committed to providing a child safe environment.  Volunteers at the school must hold a current Working With Children check, this may be applied for upon arrival in Australia.Interviews are likely to involve an initial video interview, followed by a Skype or telephone interview shortly thereafter.   It is anticipated final offers will be made by the end of May to allow time to secure a visa and flights.  Appointees will be financially responsible for visa charges, flights and travel insurance.For more detail on the requirements, duties and responsibilities of this role please view the Position Description or contact the Director of Rowing, Nick Bartlett (nick.bartlett@gippslandgs.vic.edu.au).Information about Gippsland Grammar can be found on the School's website www.gippslandgrammar.au.Applications close Sunday 6 May 2025GAP Assistant Rowing Coach AUD Australia - VIC Bairnsdale & Gippsland Sale 3850

International GAP Year Rowing Coach

  • GAP year opportunity at Leading Independent School
  • Anticipated commencement in July/August 2025
  • Established School Rowing Program

Gippsland Grammar provides an outstanding contemporary, holistic education where our community has a shared understanding of what we learn, how we learn and who we teach. Our School culture is centred around our core values of Compassion, Leadership, Excellence, Responsibility and Respect and develops people of character who act with integrity and wisdom.

We are an Anglican co-educational Independent school in regional Victoria, Australia.  Our well established School Rowing program has enjoyed great success with regular appearances and medal success at major Victorian State Championships and Australian National Championships.

We are seeking three, final year, University students (undergraduate or postgraduate) to add significant value to the School’s Rowing program as part of a graduate gap year opportunity available under a Temporary Activity Visa. The opportunities we have on offer are rewarding, allowing involvement in the continued development of an established culture in the pursuit of excellence and high performance, with this extending beyond time spent at Gippsland Grammar.

We are interested to hear from individuals who believe they can function as part of a coaching team to add significant value to the Rowing program, beyond their skills on the water as a coach.

Degree subject, strengths and interests will be taken into consideration when allocating an area of responsibility and a crew or squad.  The secondary duties will be allocated based on area of expertise.

The School seeks expressions of interest from individuals that hold:

  • A willingness to be involved in the life of Rowing in an Australian school
  • University level education
  • An ability to engage and maintain professional relationships with members of the School community
  • Three years plus experience in sculling, sweep or coxing
  • Experience in coaching in a Rowing program (desirable but not essential)
  • A team work ethic and excellent organisational skills
  • Eligibility to obtain a Temporary Activity Visa

Those appointed will be required at the School from approximately late-July 2025 until early April 2026.  This opportunity is available through a Temporary Activity Visa (sub class 408 Special Program category), under which Gippsland Grammar sponsors visa applicants. The visa application is the responsibility of the appointee and further details can be found via:

Department of Home Affairs 408 visa

Under this visa individuals are deemed to be unpaid volunteers, therefore Gippsland Grammar provides a small living allowance and accommodation which includes internet and utility bills.

Gippsland Grammar is committed to providing a child safe environment.  Volunteers at the school must hold a current Working With Children check, this may be applied for upon arrival in Australia.

Interviews are likely to involve an initial video interview, followed by a Skype or telephone interview shortly thereafter.   It is anticipated final offers will be made by the end of May to allow time to secure a visa and flights.  Appointees will be financially responsible for visa charges, flights and travel insurance.

For more detail on the requirements, duties and responsibilities of this role please view the Position Description or contact the Director of Rowing, Nick Bartlett (nick.bartlett@gippslandgs.vic.edu.au).

Information about Gippsland Grammar can be found on the School's website www.gippslandgrammar.au.

Applications close Sunday 6 May 2025

Applications must include:

  1. A Covering letter that states why you are applying for the position and addresses the key selection criteria (contained within the position description). Please note this should not exceed one page.
  2. A current resume or Curriculum Vitae outlining your personal and contact details, qualifications, relevant work history (including dates/period of employment and summary of duties and responsibilities), education and professional memberships (maximum three pages).
  3. Name and contact details for three work related referees (note it is possible during the recruitment process you are asked for a fourth – particularly if you have not listed your current manager as a referee).