Cambridge University Boat Club – Fleet and Facilities Co-ordinator (part-time)

British Rowing; Fleet; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Fleet and Facilities Co-ordinator at a prestigious rowing club. This role is vital in ensuring that the club's fleet and facilities are maintained to the highest standards, supporting both the coaching team and the student-athletes. You'll engage in a variety of tasks, from boat maintenance to inventory management, all while working flexibly within a dedicated team. If you're passionate about rowing and have the skills to keep equipment in top shape, this position offers a rewarding experience in a dynamic environment. Join a forward-thinking organization and contribute to the success of aspiring athletes.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in maintaining boats and rowing equipment is essential.
• Clean B+E driving licence required for trailer driving.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the fleet of boats and training equipment.
• Keep safety equipment in order and conduct routine checks.
• Support coaches during events and manage equipment inventory.

Skills

Boat maintenance

Equipment maintenance

Driving (B+E licence)

Inventory management

Flexibility

Job description

Cambridge University Boat Club – Fleet and Facilities Co-ordinator (part-time)

Cambridge University Boat Club (CUBC) is looking to appoint a Fleet and Facilities Co-ordinator. This is a new role supporting the Head Coaches and coaching team with the day-to-day rowing operations of the Club, to ensure that the Club’s fleet and rowing facilities at the Ely Boathouse and Goldie Boathouse in Cambridge are in the condition expected by a world-leading university rowing club.

As part of a small team, this role requires considerable flexibility to provide support across a range of tasks and different locations.

CUBC is independent of the University and operates a year-round rowing programme with a focus on its student-athletes preparing for the annual Boat Race with Oxford in the Spring for women’s and men’s openweight, reserve, and lightweight eights.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• The maintenance and updating of CUBC fleet of boats and launches and training equipment at the Ely Boathouse and at Goldie Boathouse.
• Liaising with manufacturers/repairers externally to transport boats to and from the facilities for major repairs/refurbishment.
• Keeping the boat-bays and storage cupboards tidy and ordered.
• Keeping track of spare parts stock and updating as necessary.
• Setting up and checks on telemetry and liaising with suppliers for repairs and replacements.
• Keep landing stages clean and repair them if needed.
• Keep the coaching launches in good condition including hulls and decks.
• Basic maintenance of the launch engines and to arrange annual servicing of engines.
• Keep safety equipment in order including (but not exclusively):
  o Launch safety bags (as suggested by British Rowing RowSafe).
  o Lifejackets (annual testing and keep stock of spare CO2 cannisters for replacement).
• General repairs and maintenance of training equipment at Goldie.
• Maintain a detailed and accurate inventory of all CUBC equipment at the Ely Boathouse, and training equipment at Goldie and other locations.
• Co-ordinate the sale of CUBC equipment and purchase of new equipment.
• Carry out routine safety checks on equipment and facilities at Goldie Boathouse.
• Prepare paperwork for overseas travel of CUBC’s equipment to training camps.
• Prepare risk assessments for new equipment and processes and review them on a regular basis.
• Maintain compliance of processes with British Rowing and University Sports Centre requirements.
• Arrange maintenance, repair, and MOT of the fleet of minibuses.
• Trailer driving to and from London for Tideway weekends and away for some training camps where needed in support of the coaches.
• Supporting coaches and rowing squad as required during Boat Race week.

Job Requirements

• Demonstrated proficiency in boat and equipment maintenance.
• Clean B+E driving licence.
• Ability to work flexibly as part of a small team.

Application Dates: From Monday 16th December 2024 to Tuesday 7th January 2025