Lead Coach – St Leonards School Boat Club, Durham

British Rowing; North East; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

St Leonard’s School, Durham is seeking a Rowing Club Lead to develop and deliver a high-quality programme for students of all abilities. You will run on-water, ergometer and land-based training, lead competitions and help grow rowing across the school and wider Trust.

The role requires safeguarding commitment, strong communication, and flexibility to work early mornings, evenings and weekends, attending weekend regattas as needed. This is a 25-hour-per-week, permanent post across five days.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching rowing or similar sport with children/young people.
• Ability to plan and deliver safe, engaging sessions on water, ergometers and land.
• Strong organisation to run a club day-to-day.
• Excellent communication with students, staff and parents.
• Commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing.
• Willingness to work early mornings, evenings and weekends.
• Willing to work towards or hold a relevant coaching qualification.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a high-quality rowing programme for students.
• Lead day-to-day running of the boat club and coordinate training.
• Lead competitions and support growth of rowing across the school.
• Promote participation, progression and excellence in rowing.
• Attend weekend regattas and events as required.

Skills

Coaching experience

Session planning

Organisational skills

Communication

Safeguarding

Flexibility

Coaching qualification

Education

Coaching qualification

Job description

Lead Coach – St Leonards School Boat Club, Durham

St Leonard’s School, Durham are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Rowing Club Lead to develop and deliver a high-quality rowing programme, providing inclusive, safe and aspirational opportunities for students of all abilities. The successful candidate will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the boat club, including planning and delivering on-water and land-based training, leading competitions, and supporting the continued growth of rowing across the school and wider Trust. This is a rewarding opportunity to shape a thriving programme, inspire young people, and promote participation, progression and excellence in rowing.

Role Requirements

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience of coaching rowing or a closely related sport with children or young people
• Be able to plan and deliver safe, engaging sessions across on-water, ergometer and land-based training
• Demonstrate strong organisational skills and the ability to lead the day-to-day running of a club
• Be an excellent communicator, able to build positive relationships with students, staff, parents and external partners
• Be committed to safeguarding, student wellbeing and maintaining a safe environment at all times
• Have the ability to motivate, inspire and develop young people of all abilities
• Be willing to work flexibly, including early mornings, evenings and weekends to support training and competitions
• Hold (or be willing to work towards) a relevant coaching qualification and maintain high professional standards

This role is contracted at 25 hours per week and requires availability for early morning and evening training sessions, reflecting the needs of our students. The successful candidate will also be expected to attend weekend regattas and events throughout the season, supporting and representing the club. Flexibility, enthusiasm, and a willingness to work outside of standard hours are essential, as is the ability to balance training delivery with the dynamic demands of a thriving rowing programme.

Type: 25 hours per week, across 5 days (including weekends) Reduced hours can be negotiated, Permanent, All year round.

Application Dates: From Monday 21st September 2026 to Monday 28th September 2026