Maidenhead Rowing Club – Head Coach – Adult Rowing

British Rowing; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant rowing club as the Head Coach for adult rowing, where your expertise will shape the future of our competitive teams. This role offers the chance to lead a dedicated group of volunteer coaches, develop tailored training plans, and foster a supportive environment for athletes of all abilities. With a commitment to inclusivity and excellence, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our members' skills and performance. The position is part-time with the potential to grow into a full-time opportunity, allowing you to make a significant impact in a club that values community and ambition. If you're passionate about rowing and coaching, this is your chance to be part of an exciting journey.

Qualifications

• Experience in coaching or competing at a high level in rowing.
• Ability to lead a squad to success at club and national events.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement tailored training plans for adult athletes.
• Coach land and water training sessions, providing individual feedback.
• Support rowers at races and adhere to anti-doping regulations.

Skills

Rowing Coaching

Team Leadership

Athlete Development

Training Plan Development

Feedback and Guidance

Education

British Rowing Level 2 Coaching Qualification

RYA Level 2 (Powerboat) or Equivalent

Tools

Coaching Equipment

Transport Vehicles for Racing

Job description

Maidenhead Rowing Club – Head Coach – Adult Rowing

Maidenhead Rowing Club is looking for an experienced and qualified rowing coach to head up a team of volunteer coaches, developing and implementing a coaching strategy for our competitive adult members.

About Us

Maidenhead Rowing Club is based on our own stretch of the river Thames, with a large clubhouse and enviable facilities. We have a top quality fleet of boats which are well maintained and renewed with an annual replacement budget. Our gym and cardio space is large enough for whole squad training, and we have a function hall, bar, and well-equipped kitchen. The club has trailers and towing vehicles to enable racing locally and nationally.
We have seen recent growth in our competitive adult membership, particularly in seniors, and our recreational squad are keen to improve both technique and fitness.

The club is friendly and sociable and promotes inclusivity, making rowing available to all who want to come and enjoy the sport with us.

About You

You will have competed or coached in a successful squad at a high level and will have experience of what it takes to lead a squad or group to win at club and national events. You will have a solid understanding of how to develop adults to reach their potential. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, energetic, and aspires to grow with us and be part of the journey.

In addition to the above, you will also need to hold, or be prepared to work towards achieving:

• A British Rowing coaching qualification, ideally Level 2
• Full driving licence
• RYA level 2 (powerboat) or equivalent
• Completed British Rowing’s Safeguarding and Protecting Children module

Applicants without some of these will be considered, provided you are willing to gain them in an agreed timescale.

About the Role

The Adult Head Coach will be responsible for a range of adult athletes of different ages, abilities, and experiences. This means that you will need to:

• Develop and implement a training plan tailored to individual athlete development
• Coach some land and water training sessions
• Provide individual feedback as well as squad-specific strategic guidance
• Work with a team of volunteer coaches, developing their skill sets and building a cross-club approach, alongside working with junior coaches, squad captains, and the club captain to drive your program
• Support rowers at races/events as required (including trailer loading, driving, etc.)
• Adhere to and educate on clean sport and anti-doping regulations.

What We Offer

This is a part-time role of approximately 20 hours per week initially, which would include weekend mornings plus a couple of hours on some midweek evenings. This could become a full-time role within 12 months as new members join. It is an all-year-round role, salaried with some expenses covered. Salary to be discussed based upon experience. Immediate start possible.

This is an opportunity to be part of a club with a proud history, that is aiming high and wants an energetic, experienced individual to join us to achieve this.

For further details, or to arrange an informal chat about the role, please email [e-mail]. To apply, please send a covering letter and CV to the same email address. All applications will be replied to.

Salary: Dependent on experience

Type: 20 hours per week initially. Usually weekend mornings, plus some weekday evenings as required.

Application Dates: From Thursday 14th November 2024 to Saturday 7th December 2024