Rowing Coach

Enable Leisure and Culture; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,576 - 28,929; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Life Insurance

Reward Schemes

Social and wellbeing activities

Mental Health & Wellbeing Perks

Job summary

A community-focused charity in Greater London is seeking a part-time coach to work with a range of groups, including beginners and competitive juniors. This role involves planning and delivering indoor and river sessions, maintaining attendance records, and contributing to programme development. Ideal candidates will have a sound knowledge of rowing and experience coaching, preferably on the tideway. This opportunity is perfect for someone passionate about enriching lives through sports and leisure activities.

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of rowing and sculling is essential.
• Experience coaching, preferably on the tideway.
• Knowledge of the tideway navigation rules is required.

Responsibilities

• Coach varied indoor and river-based sessions.
• Plan sessions to meet rowers' levels and aims.
• Maintain attendance records.

Skills

Knowledge of rowing and sculling

Experience coaching on the tideway

Knowledge of tideway navigation rules

Level 2 coaching qualification

Job description

£17.84 to £21.00/hr (dependant on experience)

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic coach to work with a range of groups, including beginners, recreational and competitive juniors.

There is flexibility to working hours however, applicants must be available to work a minimum of two weekday afternoons, and one day at the weekend. During peak season (April-September) there are often additional overtime hours available if desired.

About Us

Enable is a charity dedicated to improving people's wellbeing and strengthening local communities. We work with councils, charities and other local organisations to deliver health, leisure, community services and events that enrich people’s lives and strengthen our local community.

At Enable, we value our employees and our culture, focusing on embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive, flexible and fun environment for employees to perform at their best. On top of a competitive salary and flexible working environment, employees will also receive:

• 30 days of annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays)
• Life Insurance
• Reward Schemes (RewardHub Membership, wellbeing budgets and cycle to work)
• A variety of social and wellbeing activities each month
• Mental Health & Wellbeing Perks (Monthly talks, Wellbeing Hour, etc)

Reports to

Boathouse Program Manager

Based

Barn Elms Boathouse

Salary

£17.84 to £21.00/hr (dependant on experience)

Contract

Permanent, Part Time

Work Arrangement

10 hours per week, On-Site

Role Overview

The Leisure Team are passionate about benefitting the local community through sports and leisure activities. We are experts in our service and pride ourselves on our customer experience and inclusivity through affordable or complementary programmes reaching those that need it the most. The leisure team want to enrich all lives within Wandsworth leading on the needs of the community, delivering programmes that reach out to local places and people, removing barriers and increasing access to activity.

Main Duties/Responsibilities

• Coach a variety of indoor and river based sessions including adult and junior beginners, recreational adults, school sessions and junior competitive squad.
• Plan sessions to meet the level and aims of the rowers.
• Maintain records of attendance.
• Contribute to the development of our programmes and courses for groups and individuals.
• Check that all equipment is suitable for use and report this appropriately. Address any immediate issues where possible.

Skills and Experience

• Applicants must have a sound knowledge of rowing and sculling.
• Experience of coaching, preferably on the tideway.
• Knowledge of the tideway navigation rules.
• Level 2 coaching qualification is desirable

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a company that positively impacts the community around them! If you are someone that is motivated by a desire to enrich the lives of others and make a genuine difference, then please Apply Now and follow the prompts.

If this role not quite right, however you are still interested in working at Enable then we encourage you to get in touch today on [e-mail]

Enable is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. To find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit our website.