Assistant Rowing Coach – Lady Eleanor Holles School

British Rowing; Molesey; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Lady Eleanor Holles School is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Rowing Coach to join the Rowing Department. The role is 20 hours per week, term-time with weekend work including Saturday mornings, and a fixed-term maternity cover from November 2026.

You will support the J16 and Senior squads and assist the DOR with admin, equipment, and race preparation. Based on LEH's facilities on the Molesey stretch of the Thames, the successful candidate will work with an experienced coaching team to develop

Qualifications

• Assist with running squad of rowers to national standard.
• Assist the Director of Rowing (DOR) with administrative duties.

Responsibilities

• Coach J16 and Senior Girls teams to a national standard.
• Track progress and development of rowers.
• Prepare crews for Schools Head and National Schools Regatta.
• Assist with transport of boats to regattas and loading/unloading.

Skills

Rowing coaching

Youth coaching

Training planning

Equipment management

Job description

Assistant Rowing Coach – Lady Eleanor Holles School

An amazing opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated rowing coach to join the Rowing Department at LEH. LEHBC is one of the top girl’s rowing schools in the country, with medals won at every age group this year at National Schools. This is an exciting moment to join the programme. Their facilities on the Molesey stretch of the Thames are outstanding with a superb boathouse and impressive fleet of boats. Building on recent successes and ambitious plans for the future, the successful candidate will work alongside an experienced coaching team, offering excellent opportunities for learning, development and contribution to a programme with high aspirations. They will also be fully engaged in all levels of rowing at LEH, with the emphasis on supporting the lead coaches for the J16 and Senior squads. The working hours are 20 per week, across a 7-day working pattern (including evenings, there may also be a requirement to work additional hours to the stated core hours). The postholder must be available to work at the weekend (in particular Saturday mornings) to coach and accompany students to sporting fixtures. This is a fixed term role for 1 year to cover a period of maternity leave from November 2026.

Role Requirements

To assist with the running of squad of rowers to compete at national standard, primarily with the J16 and Senior Girls. Assist the Director of Rowing (DOR) with administrative duties as required.

• To coach highly committed rowers to a national standard.
• To track and monitor the progress and development of rowers.
• Follow a technical model and training structure as set out by the DOR.
• To have a sound knowledge of LEH rowing and sculling techniques.
• To have a sound knowledge of the principles of boat rigging (extra training can be provided).
• Prepare crews for national events including Schools Head and National Schools Regatta.
• Follow all LEHBC policies as set out by the DOR.
• Be prepared to assist with land training sessions.
• Be confident organising equipment for training and racing.
• A requirement to work most Saturdays and some Sundays during term time and during holidays on training camps.
• To attend Easter training camps as directed by the DOR.
• To take a proactive role in ensuring rowing equipment is packed up at the end of each session, stored correctly and any repairs reported to the boathouse manager.
• Attend coaches’ meetings throughout the season.
• To provide support to pupils and feedback on pupils’ conduct as required.
• Ensure attendance procedures are followed and registers accurately recorded.
• To assist in transport of boats to and from regattas, involvement in towing trailers to and from regattas, and assist with their loading and unloading
• Any other reasonable duties as required by the DOR.

Administration

• Assist the DOR and other coaching staff with the administration of trips and tours.
• Assist all coaching staff with Risk Assessments and minibus bookings.

Specific Duties

• To work the training hours as determined by the DOR, and be available at other times, as required.
• To register girls each session.
• To assist with race entries.
• To assist with boat rigging.
• To attend rowing camps and training weekends.
• To assist in capsize drill training at the start of each new academic year, or at desired times throughout the year.

Type: Part -Time (20 hours per week)

Application Dates: From Monday 14th September 2026 to Friday 25th September 2026