Assistant Director of Sailing

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Job Description

• The Royal Hospital School, Holbrook IP9 2RX
• Up to £36,000 per annum
• Full time
• Permanent
• Reference: 0809

Are you a passionate Sailing Coach who feels like they can inspire a future generation of sailing stars to fulfil their full potential? If so, then this could be the position for you.

The Director of Sailing and Water Sports at RHS is recruiting for a Assistant Director of Sailing to join the Sailing Department as soon as possible. Boasting facilities, equipment and access to sailing unrivalled in UK schools, the Sailing Department is unique in its offering to pupils and consequently seeks applications from RYA Instructors and Coaches of the highest calibre to lead the development of sailing at RHS into the next stage of its evolution. It is expected that the appointee will teach dinghy, keelboat sailing and powerboating to pupils from Year 7 through to Year 13.

Principal responsibilities are working as part of the Sailing Department providing tuition to the school's pupils up to 6 days per week in term time throughout the academic year, and taking a leading role in coaching school pupils in our elite racing squads.

You will also be expected to be competent in boat maintenance and care and preferably have several of the following: Race Coaching qualification, Keelboat Instructor Endorsement or a Powerboat Instructor qualification.

Candidates will have the energy and enthusiasm required to commit to a large boarding and day school.

This position comes with outstanding development opportunities and accommodation which may be available.

About us

The Royal Hospital School is a leading independent co-educational boarding and day school for ages 11 to 18, set in 200 acres of stunning Suffolk countryside overlooking the River Stour.

The Royal Hospital School has been ranked as one of the 'Top Independent Schools in East Anglia' by The Sunday Times, is the only independent school in Suffolk to be included in the Tatler Schools Guide 2023 and received the highest grading possible in the most recent ISI inspection.

The Royal Hospital School is a modern, forward-thinking school anchored on 300 years of history and achievement.

To find out more:

Further details of this position can be downloaded by visiting: www.royalhospitalschool.org/vacancies or by contacting the HR Manager on: recruitment@royalhospitalschool.org or 01473 326200.

For more information about the Royal Hospital School, please visit: www.royalhospitalschool.org

For more information about the Royal Hospital School Sailing Academy, please visit: https://www.royalhospitalschool.org/co-curricular/sailing

How to apply:

Please send a completed application form and covering letter (no more than one side of A4) to: recruitment@royalhospitalschool.org

Closing date: 9am, 30 September 2024.

Interview date: week commencing 7 October 2024.

Early applications are encouraged.

The Royal Hospital School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share our commitment. Employment is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

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