Assistant Rowing Coach (Development Squad Lead)

University of Surrey; Guildford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Guildford is seeking an Assistant Rowing coach to lead and develop the rowing program. Responsibilities include planning and organizing training sessions, recruiting beginner athletes, and managing the program's budget. This role offers an opportunity to create a world-class rowing environment and promote the sport within the community. Benefits include a competitive salary, generous pension, and ample annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Generous Pension Contribution

25 Days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Travel & Family benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in rowing coaching or sports development.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Ability to create strategic plans for athletic programs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise, and deliver the development rowing program.
• Co-ordinate the recruitment of beginner athletes.
• Manage an annual budget plan for the rowing program.

Skills

Performance Development

Leadership

Budget Management

Public Relations

Coaching

Job description

Overview

A great opportunity to get involved right at the heart of student sport at the University of Surrey as Assistant Rowing. Team Surrey has an incredible range of 47 different sports clubs, in which this role will drive student participation and excellence for one of our performance sports at Team Surrey.

Role & Responsibilities

The principal purpose of this role is to plan, organise and deliver the development rowing program at the University of Surrey Boat Club (USBC), in liaison with the Head of Rowing and Performance Sport Officer of Team Surrey.

There will be a strong focus on performance beginner squad, learning to row at USBC, developing to a national medal standard and achieving the key skills required to move into the BUCs Squad and High-Performance Squad in their second season of rowing.

This includes growing the number and quality of the beginner rowing program.

In addition to this, the role will support the Head of Rowing with the delivery of coaching to senior rowers and the administration of the club.

Some of these responsibilities include:

• Performance Development: Work with Head of Rowing to formulate and set strategic plans and annual goals
• Recruitment: Co-ordinate the recruitment of beginner athletes in line with early identification and development of talented individuals. Working with the HoR to formulate and deliver a "Performance Pathway".
• Leadership: Alongside the HoR provide leadership within the rowing club and aid in the creation of a world class rowing program. Ensure positive role modelling and drive leadership within the club committee.
• Budget Management: In collaboration with HoR produce and manage an annual budget plan including procurement and servicing plan for equipment.
• Management of Session Coaches: work alongside HoR to recruit, manage and organise session coaches.
• Public Relations & Fundraising: promote and foster the sport within the university and local community.
• Utilise current relationships with Molesey Boat Club and British Rowing to continue to develop opportunities available to USBC members.

What's in it for you?

We think Surrey is an amazing place to work, and we are carefully crafting a dynamic, flexible, and fun place to work and thrive.

Our campus is a beautiful, leafy environment with carefully designed gardens, vibrant green playing fields, and a picturesque lake. With the buzz of student life and superb working facilities, the University is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research in an inspiring, innovative and diverse environment.

Alongside our gorgeous campus setting, collegiate on-site atmosphere and plentiful development opportunities, we also offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Generous Pension Contribution
• 25 Days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Travel & Family benefits including subsidised rail fare, cycle to work scheme and on-site childcare