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Applications are invited for the position of Executive Officer Rowing ACT.  Applications should be submitted by 7 December although the Board reserves the right to consider late applications.

Responsible to:

The Rowing ACT Board through the President.

Primary Role:

This position involves both administration of the sport of Rowing in the ACT and facilitating its development and growth. It will involve management, communication and coordination of the sport’s volunteers, contractors and members along with event planning and management.

Duties:

 The Executive Officer will manage, co-ordinate and implement policy of Rowing ACT, co-ordinate regattas and events, liaise with, coordinate and communicate with all stakeholders, assist in the management of accounts, undertake training and identify and apply for additional revenue opportunities.

The development component of the job includes, facilitating the building of infrastructure for rowing, specifically regatta, administrative and storage facilities, and coordinating rowing education programs.

The Executive Officer is expected to represent Rowing ACT at all necessary meetings and functions.

Accounting activities will be under the supervision and direction of the Director of Finance.  The Executive Officer is required to invoice within a fortnight of events, pay bills within normal business timeframes and keep detailed records which meet proper accounting and audit practices.  Financial reporting will be as required.

The successful applicant will be employed on the basis of a 38 hour week.    Work may not only vary from day to day but varies significantly over the season so applicants need to be able to manage their own time and should expect to work variable hours in accordance with the requirements of the position.  Actual office attendance is required but it is not fixed and is to be agreed with the President.  The successful applicant will be required to attend regattas and provide their own transport to successfully meet the expectations of this role.

Salary:

$55,000 (including superannuation) plus an annual fuel allowance of $500.

Selection Criteria:

 Essential

Knowledge of the sport of rowing or a proven ability to attain that knowledge quickly

  • A willingness to support and implement the policies and strategic directions set by the Board.
  • Demonstrated experience managing, coordinating and working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • High-level organisational skills including an ability to meet deadlines.
  • Be proactive and use initiative in a variety of situations.
  • Capability and proficiency in computer systems including Microsoft Office.
  • Current ACT Working with Vulnerable People registration or a willingness to successfully complete registration upon employment.
  • A knowledge and adherence to all Work Place Health and Safety Legislation.
  • NSW General Boat Licence or a willingness to successfully acquire upon employment.
  • A current driving licence and car to attend local events and meetings, at own cost (interstate travel will be met by Rowing ACT).

Desirable

Level 2 NCAS Coaching Accreditation

  • Experience in Rowing Regatta entry and management software.
  • Apply First Aid accreditation

 

Closing date: 7 December 2016

Applications to:

David Bagnall

E-mail: davidbagnall7@gmail.com

Contact:

62474615 (phone)

0447582537 (mobile)

On the 3rd of December Rowing ACT will be hosting an Interactive Coxswain Workshop.

Conducted by Elite Coxswain and Coach – Renae Domaschenz

When: 12:30-2:00pm Saturday 3rd December
Where: CGGS Boat Shed, Yarralumla Bay
Cost: $5.00 cash per head – taken at the door (light lunch provided)

Renae Domaschenz has a long successful career of Club and National elite coxing here and overseas. In this workshop Renae will share with you some of her career highlights. She will also guide you through the value of a cox and outline the necessary skills required for you to gain maximum performance from both yourself and the crew. Bring your voices and ask for tips!

Topics to be discussed include:
• How to be a good cox
• I’m a new coxswain – help!
• Working with your coach
• Coxswains equipment
• Steering – moving a boat
• Leading your team – Motivation
• The Talk – magic words!
• Tips for practice
• Tips for racing
• Practical session and feedback – hear some examples and have a go!

Email enquiries and RSVP to actra@rowingact.org.au

Ex-AIS Sykes Honeycomb Carbon Single Scull in excellent condition for sale.

Boat Number 5246, Manufactured for the AIS in 2010 using Mould 30 to suit rower weight 95kgs. Comes with anodised alloy wing rigger, back arms, and New Wave size 15 shoes. Impeller fitted and GoPro mount installed. AIS stickers remain on the boat, but are removable if this is preferred.

This is a great boat for the relative newcomer to rowing and the elite competitor alike, and was previously rowed to a national championship when it was at the AIS. Purchased in late 2012 and only used a handful of times since then.

Boat is currently stored at SUBC Sheds at Huntleys Point (Gladesville) in Sydney. $6750 ono.

Following the Col Panton Marathon there will be a presentation of the WTT Series Point Score Winners, the Col Panton trophies and Head of the Molonglo medals.

A list of WTT Series Point Score winners can be found HERE.

The Head of the Molonglo medal winners were the fastest boat in each category. See the results HERE.

We will also be recognizing our World U23 Champions Luke Letcher and Caleb Antill.

Location: Black Mountain Rowing Club, Rusty Roberston Place ACTON

Time: Breakfast from 10:00AM – Presentation from 10:30AM

Cost (Breakfast): $4.00 cash

Dress: Rowing

Thanks must go to Black Mountain Rowing Club for generously hosting this function.

 

Rowing Flows

Any rower in the ACT needs to comply with the rowing flows to ensure rowing safety.

Rowing Flows for Lake Burley Griffin

Rowing Flows for Lake Tuggernong

Reverse Flows on Yarramundi Reach (Rowing Course) during competition

The ACT has announced its representative crews for the 2016 Kings Cup regatta in Penrith on 20th March.
The crews are:
Mens Single Scull for the President’s Cup: Luke Letcher Coach: Lyall McCarthy

Women’s Single Scull for the Nell Slatter Trophy: Cara Grzeskowiack Coach: Andrew Randell

Lightweight Mens Four for the Penrith Cup: Mac Wilcox, Francis Snelgar, Callum MacKenzie, Tom Perry Coach: Andrew MacKenzie.

Good luck to these crews and to all the various ACT based club crews competing at the National Regatta.

ACT based rowers have progressed closer to Olympic selection following the NSW State Rowing Championships at Penrith on the weekend. Kathryn Ross of ANU with her doubles partner Gavin Bellis of Victoria are likely members of the Para Olympic team, lightweight Hannah Every-Hall is also potentially heading to the Olympics again, and the surprise packet is Luke Letcher who has been drafted into the elite Men’s sweep oared squad. Cara Grzeskowiak had a good regatta but is rowing with an injury, and opted out of the Olympic selections.
Among the ACT individuals and club crews, a highlight was the win of Caleb Antill (ANU) in the Mens Under 23 Champion Single just ahead of his training partner Tyron Boorman of Black Mountain. The close racing between these two scullers and their inter-state rivals indicate that the next generation of Olympic scullers are pushing each other very hard. The close racing in this group will continue until the national regatta in mid March, when several of them might be selected part of an Australian under 23 team.
The potential ACT state lightweight four of Tom Perry, Callum McKenzie, Francis Snelgar and Mack Wilcox from ANU and Canberra rowing clubs won the elite lightweight fours, and it is great to see the ACT competing with the best in Australian lightweight rowing.
Wins to youngsters from Radford (Annie Creer in the under 17 single) and the Canberra Girls Grammar under 16 quad were also highlights for their respective school programs. Canberra Rowing Club youngsters Gavin Southerland and Connor McCormack had a win in the under 21 Lightweight double.
All of the ACT schools and clubs who participated had medalists in various events, with many very close results after hard racing in hot and humid conditions. All of these crews are to be commended on their participation and success.

The Association pontoons currently located near CGS, CRC and CLRC will be relocated to Weston Park tomorrow (Tuesday, 27 October) in time for the weekend’s regatta.
Some history regarding these pontoons is outlined in previous posts on this site.

These were the notifications that we put up at the time when RACT bought the pontoons

Lake Tuggeranong Rowing Club is turning 20 and the Club wishes to extend an invite to the ACT rowing community to its upcoming Anniversary Cocktail Party.

This will be held at Town Centre Vikings in the Baa Moo Private Function Room on the 24th of September from 6:00pm – 8:00pm.

For full details see the invitation here – Lake Tug Rowng Club 20th Anniversary Invite

 

Rowing ACT is holding an End of Season Forum on 14th May.

This End of Season forum is open to all local rowing members and supporters and provides the opportunity to give feedback on matters that are not covered in the Regatta-Sub Committee.

The Association is particularly keen to hear how our community feels we can grow our sport.
We are open to constructive suggestions about our sport.

All suggestions welcome from rowers, parents, volunteers and supporters.
End of Season Forum
Date: Thursday 14th May 2015
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Canberra Girls Grammar ‘Elizabeth McKay’ Aquatic Centre, Alexandrina Drive, Yarralumla.

This End of Season Forum precedes our Strategic Forum at which we decide a strategic plan for 2015-2020.

Our Strategic Forum is restricted to club presidents/MICs and our Executive, whereas this End of Season Forum provides an environment where all supporters and members can make suggestions.

Quite separately, the Regatta Sub-Committee establishes regatta dates and the scheduling of regatta events.

Regards

David Bagnall

President – Rowing ACT