Rowing Coach – University of Liverpool

British Rowing; Runcorn; Hybrid; GBP 6,819,000 - 10,001,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Liverpool invites applications for a part-time rowing coach to develop and drive our learn-to-row and BUCS compete program. You will work closely with the Rowing Club committee and Sport Liverpool staff to raise performance and participation across all levels.

You will lead structured coaching sessions, work with captains to select crews, set land and water training plans, and contribute to an annual plan with aims and races.

Qualifications

• Deliver structured coaching sessions to club members.
• Experience with 18–24 year olds desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver structured coaching sessions to club members.
• Work with captains to select crews.
• Set land and water training plans for all groups.
• Support creation of an annual plan with aims and races.
• Provide feedback on member development.
• Assist in recruitment of club members.
• Commit to professional development.

Skills

Rowing coaching

Communication

Organisational skills

First aid training

Education

First aid certificate

Job description

The University of Liverpool is offering an opportunity for a coach who is passionate about rowing and is seeking to continue our drive for excellence by working closely with the Rowing Club committee and Sport Liverpool staff. The University is highly committed to sport and aims to raise the performance of our student teams competing in British Universities and Colleges Sports (BUCS) and other recognised sports competitions.

You must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be committed to improving performance and developing rowing at all levels. You will have experience or empathy of working within a student environment.

The University of Liverpool has had great success in recent years in the development of beginner rowers, with our learn to row programme being highly regarded within the sector.

Role Requirements

• To lead and deliver structured coaching sessions to club members at the University.


• To work with the captains to select crews.


• Set land and water training plans for all groups.


• To support with the creation of an annual plan with aims and objectives for club members including races to be attended.


• To provide feedback on the development of club members.


• To assist in the recruitment of club members.


• To be committed to professional development

Required Qualifications/Experience

• First aid certificate


• Experience of working at a high level with the 18-24 year age group is desirable.

Training Times

• Times to be agreed with the club


• Likely 10 hours per week for 33 weeks per year (split over Wednesdays and weekends)

Salary: To be agreed - rate dependant on qualifications and experience

Type: Part Time

Application Dates: From Wednesday 1st July 2026 to Monday 31st August 2026