Coach Educator

British Rowing; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an enthusiastic Coach Educator to inspire and develop coaches and volunteers. This role involves delivering engaging learning opportunities both virtually and in-person, tailored to individual needs. You will collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance the educational landscape in rowing, ensuring quality and inclusivity in every session. With a commitment to fostering a diverse and welcoming environment, this position offers a unique chance to make a significant impact in the world of sports education. Join us in shaping the future of rowing and empowering the next generation of coaches!

Benefits

7.5% Employer Pension Contribution

£20 Monthly Wellbeing Contribution

Company Health Insurance

Life Assurance (x3 Salary)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free Annual ROW Membership

Bonus Annual Leave

Qualifications

• Highly skilled educator with in-depth understanding of coaching.
• Experience in delivering both online and in-person learning.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate online classrooms for tailored learning.
• Develop strong relationships with co-tutors in education delivery.

Skills

Coaching Skills

Teaching Skills

Flexibility in Learning

Team Collaboration

Social Media Understanding

Education

Formal Teaching Qualification

Sports Coaching Qualification

GCSE Level Education

Job description

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A Bit About The Role

Salary: £7,000 (£35,000 FTE)

Contract Type: 2 years Fixed-Term

Location: Remote

Hours: 8 hours per week (hours will vary subject to demand and geographical location of the course)

Have you considered becoming a British Rowing Coach Educator?

British Rowing is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and excellent coach educator to deliver learning, education, and development opportunities to coaches and volunteers, virtually and in person. You will need to be a current educator and have a drive to inspire others.

You will be invited to deliver learning, education and development nationally as part of our virtual programme and support relevant regional initiatives as part of our regional programme. All activities will be organised in consultation with the British Rowing Learning, Education and Development Department and the Rowing Community Department. Our programmes are delivered on weekdays, evenings and weekends.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate online classrooms to deliver context specific learning
• Tailor materials to suit the needs of each learner
• Develop strong working relationships with co-tutors in the delivery of coach education
• Deliver in-person education opportunities when required
• Support the ongoing development of a calendar of learning opportunities for coaches
• Support the ongoing evolution of current and new LEAD products
• Ensure that courses are effectively planned, and quality control metrics have been achieved, including the management of feedback from those connecting with our programmes
• Mentor new educators as required
• Support the LEAD team in the ongoing development of experiences and resources to support the coach learning
• Report on the performance of the training programmes against agreed metrics

To see the full list of responsibilities, please read the full job description here.

Essential Criteria

• A highly skilled educator with an in depth understanding of coaching in modern society
• A desire to evolve from traditional to modern, flexible and tailored learning
• Holds a formal teaching/ educator qualification
• Holds a sports coaching qualification
• Extensive experience of delivering both online and in person learning
• Has an engaging, flexible and inspiring delivery style
• Has a clear understanding of how to accommodate individual learning needs
• Is an excellent team player, and skilled in supporting others
• Has a good understanding of social media
• Is able to prioritise and deliver training against the LEAD strategy to agreed deadlines and to the highest standards
• An excellent understanding of and commitment to the principles of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in planning, organising, and delivering learning opportunities for coaches and volunteers in a sports context
• Educated to GCSE Level including Maths and English
• Has an understanding of the sport of rowing

What We Offer

Besides the salary and 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) pro rata, you’ll also get:

• 7.5% employer pension contribution (when you contribute 3%)
• £20 per month with Betterspace (our wellbeing platform)
• Company Health Insurance and Health Cash Plan
• Life assurance (x3 your salary)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free annual ROW Membership
• Bonus annual leave between Christmas and New Years Day

Additional Information

To apply for this role, please submit the following linked application form alongside your CV. We’re going to close applications on Friday the 9th of May 2025 but, if you like the sound of the job, please apply straight away as we reserve the right to close applications early if we find the right candidate!

About Us

British Rowing is the governing body for the sport of rowing, both indoor rowing and rowing on water. We are committed to ensuring that the sport continues to thrive from the grassroots right up to winning medals at the Olympic and Paralympic Games. We are responsible for participation and the development of rowing and indoor rowing in England and for the training and selection of individual rowers and crews representing Great Britain.

British Rowing is an equal opportunities employer, committed to building a culture where everyone feels welcomed, supported and like they belong. We understand that a diverse, values-driven culture makes us stronger and we are continuously working to create an inclusive workplace environment. Therefore, we are proud to encourage applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.