Rowing Head Coach

British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS); Guildford; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational sports organization is seeking a Rowing Programme Coordinator in Guildford. This full-time role involves developing the rowing programme at Surrey Sports Park and overseeing various squads. You will coach, manage performance squads, and work with internal teams to enhance the rowing experience for students. A strong background in rowing and coaching is essential. This position offers 25 days of annual leave and free access to the sports park.

Benefits

Free Full Access membership at Surrey Sports Park

Generous annual leave of 25 days plus bank holidays

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in coaching rowing at various levels.
• Ability to manage and oversee performance squads.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with teams and clubs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate the Rowing programme at Surrey Sports Park.
• Oversee all aspects of rowing delivery, including various squads.
• Coach and manage performance squads for competitions.
• Collaborate with internal departments for effective delivery.
• Contribute to Team Surrey's success and student experience.

Skills

Technical knowledge of rowing

Coaching

Programme management

Team management

Job description

Closing date: 2 January 2026
Location: Guildford
Region: South East
Employment type: Full Time
Salary: 31377 to 33700

Description

You will be responsible for the development and coordination of the Rowing programme at Surrey Sports Park, for the University of Surrey.

You will oversea all aspects of rowing delivery: High Performance, Senior, and Development Squads.

You will drive programmes focusing on participation and development, as well as coach and manage the performance squads representing Team Surrey in British University College Sport (BUCS) and/or local and national competitions.

You will manage the rowing coaches and work with other internal departments (e.g. Campus and ClubSport teams) to ensure engaging and effective rowing delivery.

Supporting the Performance Sport Officer, you will also responsible for the day-to-day delivery elements of the partnership with Molesey Rowing Club.

You are expected to apply your technical and practical knowledge of rowing in order to provide advice and coaching to further develop the sport.

You will manage your own work to ensure that key deadlines and objectives are met, with supervisory approval.

You will actively contribute to the success of Team Surrey and improving the experience of Surrey students.

What we offer

• Free Full Access membership at Surrey Sports Park
• Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Varied and supportive work environment

Surrey Sports Park is at the heart of sport and physical activity in Surrey, and our mission is to deliver the best possible sport, health, and wellbeing experience to our University of Surrey students and to the wider SSP community.

We provide strategic added value to the University by delivering an outstanding student experience through social and competitive sport and providing an excellent environment for wellness and fitness for Surrey staff and students, and our community impact is significant both culturally and physically.