Rowing Coach - Barn Elms, London

Enable Leisure & Culture; Barnes; On-site; GBP 9,300 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Life Insurance

Reward schemes

Social and wellbeing activities

Mental health perks

Gym membership

Job summary

Enable Leisure & Culture is seeking a part-time rowing coach at Barn Elms Boathouse. You will lead indoor and river-based sessions for adults, juniors, and school groups, tailoring plans to the level and aims of participants.

Applicants should have rowing knowledge, good communication, and coaching experience (preferably on the tideway) with awareness of tideway navigation rules. Level 2 coaching and RYA powerboat qualifications are desirable.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coach a variety of indoor and river-based rowing sessions for adults, juniors, beginners, and school groups.
• Plan sessions to meet rowers’ level and aims.
• Maintain attendance records.
• Contribute to programme development for groups and individuals.
• Check equipment suitability and report issues.

Skills

Rowing knowledge

Communication skills

Coaching experience

Tideway navigation rules

Education

Level 2 coaching qualification

RYA powerboat qualifications

Job description

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.

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.

Qualifications

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

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.

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,

Benefits

• 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)
• Gym Membership

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