Deputy to the Lead Rowing Coach – Queen Elizabeth High School

British Rowing; Hexham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Queen Elizabeth High School in Hexham is seeking a Deputy to Lead Rowing Coach to develop 100+ young rowers and help them reach their athletic potential. This school-based rowing club has a strong track record and offers a holistic, athlete-centred coaching environment.

You will join an established team of coaches, work mainly in the afternoons, evenings and weekends, and contribute to a programme that has competed nationally and internationally.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching rowing at school or youth club level.
• Strong knowledge of athlete-centred coaching for developing young rowers.
• Eligibility to work in the UK and enhanced DBS clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop 100+ young rowers to reach athletic potential as Deputy to Lead Rowing Coach.
• Support lead coach in delivering training sessions, planning programs, and evaluating progress.
• Coordinate afternoon, evening, and weekend sessions consistent with school terms.

Skills

Rowing knowledge

Coaching skills

Athlete development

Job description

Deputy to the Lead Rowing Coach – Queen Elizabeth High School

Queen Elizabeth High School seeks a Deputy to Lead Rowing Coach to develop 100+ young rowers to achieve their athletic potential.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to bring your rowing knowledge and coaching skills to a successful and ambitious school-based rowing club in the Northeast of England. Queen Elizabeth High School Rowing Club has a focus on providing a holistic athlete centred approach to coaching. This has resulted in achieving success on the national and international stage including fostering future Olympians. Over the last year the club has competed at the highest national youth level, including the Fours Head, Schools Head in London on the Thames, Junior Inter Regional Regatta (JIRR) at the National Water Sports Centre, Nottingham; National Schools Regatta at Eton Dorney, at the British Junior Rowing Championships also at Nottingham. We also enter rowers in Beach Sprints, having previously had a GB Bronze. At this year’s Schools Indoors, the club won Year 9 events for Women and Open as well as Year 11 Open. The club has also competed at, and won, many events across the Northeast and Scotland.What this club achieves is very impressive, but they know that more can be achieved. They are looking for a motivated and inspiring junior rowing coach to develop the 100+ young rowers to achieve their athletic potential.

About the School

Queen Elizabeth High School in Hexham is a state school with a strong emphasis on academic achievement, community involvement, and a commitment to safeguarding students. It’s part of Hadrian Learning Trust and offers education to students aged 13-18, including a sixth form. The school values education broadly, striving for high standards for all students. The school’s ethos is encapsulated in three words: “Respect,” “Engage,” and “Aspire,” which are used to promote a positive learning environment, both on and off the water. QEHS has been praised by Ofsted for its inclusive nature and the quality of support offered to students.
The successful applicant will be joining an established team of six coaches. The lead coach is a high-level coach with over 17 years’ experience, who has a particular skill in developing others, whether they are athletes or coaches, this will enable you to develop as a coach as part of your professional development.
The school is committed to the safeguarding of children and adopts recruitment procedures that promote their safety and well-being. All posts are subject to enhanced DBS clearance.

Type: Part-time hours over afternoon and evening and weekends.

Application Dates: From Tuesday 8th September 2026 to Monday 21st September 2026