Inspiring Part-Time Rowing Coach for Young Athletes

Isbi; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Surbiton High School Boat Club, based on the River Thames in Teddington, invites applications for a Rowing Coach to work with pupils from Year 8 to Year 13. You will deliver high-quality coaching across varied squads, both on land and water, including sculling and sweep rowing, with a focus on individual and crew development.

The role requires flexible hours (including some weekends and training camps), and you will contribute to ongoing coaching plans, attend regattas, and help with equipment

Qualifications

• Experience coaching rowing, ideally in a school, club or performance environment.
• Passion for developing young athletes and creating a positive training environment.
• Strong knowledge of sculling and sweep rowing.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Flexible approach; willing to work weekends, attend competitions and training camps.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Coach and develop rowers across WJ13-WJ18 squads, focusing on individual and crew performance.
• Deliver land and water-based training sessions (sculling, sweep rowing, ergometer, strength and conditioning).
• Monitor and record athlete progress, including results, training data and attendance.
• Support implementation of training programmes and provide feedback to Head of Rowing and coaching team.
• Attend regattas, head races, training camps and other rowing events.
• Prepare equipment and launches for training; assist with boat handling, rigging and maintenance.
• Help manage rowing squads at competitions and support trailer loading, transport and event logistics.

Skills

Coaching rowing

Communication

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Weekend availability

Job description

Surbiton High School Boat Club, based on the River Thames in Teddington, invites applications for a Rowing Coach to work with pupils from Year 8 to Year 13. You will deliver high-quality coaching across varied squads, both on land and water, including sculling and sweep rowing, with a focus on individual and crew development.

The role requires flexible hours (including some weekends and training camps), and you will contribute to ongoing coaching plans, attend regattas, and help with equipment