Head Junior Coach: Lead Youth Rowing & Development

British Rowing; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Bedford Rowing Club is seeking a Head Junior Coach to lead and develop our junior rowing programme, focusing on safe, enjoyable, and ambitious training for young rowers.

The role involves planning and delivering land and water coaching, developing athletes from Learn to Row to competition, and coordinating volunteers, with 20 hours per week (14 coaching, 6 administration). Applicants should have BR Level 2 or above and safeguarding experience.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching rowing, or significant rowing experience with a commitment to coach development.
• Ability to communicate effectively with young people, parents and volunteers.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and athlete welfare.
• British Rowing Level 2 qualification or above.
• Experience coaching junior athletes.
• First aid and/or powerboat qualifications.
• Experience working within a volunteer sports club.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high quality land and water based coaching.
• Develop athletes from Learn to Row through to competitive racing.
• Select crews and prepare athletes for competition.
• Create a positive, inclusive and challenging training environment.
• Lead the junior training programme and seasonal calendar.
• Coordinate volunteer coaches and session delivery.
• Organise race entries, competition attendance and training camps.
• Maintain training records, attendance information and programme administration.

Skills

Junior coaching

Athlete development

Session planning

Volunteer coordination

Safety & safeguarding

Team leadership

Education

Level 2 BR

First aid

Powerboat

Job description

Bedford Rowing Club is seeking a Head Junior Coach to lead and develop our junior rowing programme, focusing on safe, enjoyable, and ambitious training for young rowers.

The role involves planning and delivering land and water coaching, developing athletes from Learn to Row to competition, and coordinating volunteers, with 20 hours per week (14 coaching, 6 administration). Applicants should have BR Level 2 or above and safeguarding experience.