About Red Shed

Red Shed is Canberra’s purpose-built community rowing, fitness, and wellness hub located on Lake Burley Griffin, guided by the mission: “Rowing for All. Inspire Wellness. Foster Community.”

Operating for the past 18 months, Red Shed provides diverse rowing programs for people of all ages, stages, and abilities alongside fitness, wellbeing, and community activities. The facility includes on-water rowing, indoor rowing, strength and conditioning facilities, recovery spaces, and a lakeside café and community hub.

Red Shed works collaboratively with the Canberra rowing community, including Rowing ACT and Rowing Australia, to support participation, athlete development, and lifelong engagement in rowing.

As Red Shed continues to grow, we are extending our focus on school-aged rowing participation and development, including the expansion of Junior Learn to Row programs, school outreach initiatives, and the development of a structured Talent Identification pathway designed to broaden access to rowing and support emerging young athletes.

About the Role

Red Shed is seeking enthusiastic and community-minded Casual Rowing Coaches to join our growing coaching team.

This role focuses primarily on delivering engaging and safe rowing programs for:

Adult Learn to Row
Junior Learn to Row
Junior Development Squad (U13–U15)

Working closely with the Director of Rowing and broader coaching team, you will help create positive rowing experiences that build confidence, skills, and long-term participation in the sport.

The role combines regular coaching shifts with an opportunity for additional paid hours supporting boat maintenance and equipment management, providing flexibility and the potential for a consistent weekly workload.

Typical Shifts & Hours

This role includes a core weekly commitment of at least 14 hours, comprising:

Regular Weekend Coaching (8 hours per week)

Saturday: 7:00am – 11:00am
Sunday: 7:00am – 11:00am

Boat Maintenance & Equipment Support (6 hours per week)

Approximately one 6-hour shift each week
Flexible scheduling that can be arranged to suit the successful applicant

There is also the opportunity for additional coaching hours, based on applicant interest, experience and availability, including:

Mid-Week Coaching Opportunities

2–4 hours per week coaching on weekday afternoons
Typical afternoon shift: 4:00pm – 5:30pm

Additional Morning Sessions Available
Subject to program demand and coach availability, additional shifts may also be available at:

6:00am
8:00am
11:00am

These sessions may include adult participation programs, Learn to Row, school outreach activities, or other Red Shed rowing programs.

Role & Responsibilities

Coach Red Shed participants including Adult Learn to Row, Junior Learn to Row and Junior Development Squad programs as assigned by the Director of Rowing
Deliver fun, safe, and engaging rowing sessions for participants of varying ages and abilities
Promote skill development, confidence, teamwork, and enjoyment of rowing
Participate in coach meetings, inductions, safety activities and professional development opportunities as required
Work collaboratively with the Director of Rowing and coaching team to ensure high-quality program delivery
Adhere to and implement Red Shed policies and safety procedures

Boat Maintenance Responsibilities (Included in Weekly Hours)

Assist with routine rowing boat maintenance and equipment upkeep
Cleaning and preparation of boats and equipment
Minor repairs and rigging adjustments
General support for maintaining Red Shed’s fleet and rowing facilities

Qualifications & Skills

Experience in rowing participation or coaching programs
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Enthusiasm for working with adults and young people in a community sporting environment
Ability to work independently and as part of a coaching team
Current Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration (essential)
Current First Aid & CPR accreditation (desirable or willingness to obtain)
Rowing Australia coaching accreditation (Level 1, essential and Level 2, desirable)
Current boat licence (essential)

Why Join Red Shed?

At Red Shed, you will join a growing and energetic community committed to making rowing accessible, welcoming, and enjoyable. This is an opportunity to:

Help shape the next generation of rowers and community participants
Access flexible and consistent casual work with opportunities for additional coaching hours
Work in a coaching environment where you will be entrusted to lead coaching sessions
Develop your coaching experience and professional skills in an environment focused on technical improvement and participation
Enjoy the use of Red Shed facilities including use of boats (twice a week) and gym equipment (outside of class hours)
Contribute to the growth of school-aged rowing and Talent Identification programs

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