University of Nottingham Boat Club – Assistant Coach (Development Squad)

British Rowing; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Nottingham Boat Club is seeking an Assistant Coach for the Development Squad to support on-water and erg-based sessions through Terms 1 and 2 and help athletes bridge to the senior squad. The role offers part-time hours (approx.

12 per week) with a start in October 2026 and a focus on developing technical and physical foundations for competitive rowing. Term 1 emphasizes technique, power, and learning to train; Term 2 applies skills to racing boats, with progression into the

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and driven to contribute to the programme’s success.
• Clear and understandable coaching of the rowing stroke to novices.
• Ability to inspire, organise, and lead athletes with varying training experience.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day coaching of the Development Squad on water and ergometer.
• Develop technical and physical foundation for athletes to transition to senior squad.
• Progress to integrate squad into senior programme for racing.

Skills

Coaching

Technical knowledge

Leadership

Organisational skills

Rowing experience

Education

Coaching qualification

Job description

University of Nottingham Boat Club – Assistant Coach (Development Squad)

UoNBC is seeking an assistant rowing coach to support the Development Squad.

The club is now looking to develop its coaching team to support the Development Squad for the 2026-27 season. We are seeking a coach to support day to day coaching of the Development Squad on water and the ergo through Terms 1 and 2. Term 1 focused mostly on technical standard and power on the ergo, basic technique on the water and learning to train. Term 2 progresses the application of these skills to develop racing crew boats. By term 3 squad members are expected to have integrated fully into the senior squad and train and compete alongside them.

The role should look to support developing a technical and physical foundation for athletes to integrate successfully into a competitive senior programme.

The University of Nottingham boathouse is situated on the banks of the River Trent and provides a centre for training on a wide 9km stretch, and facilities to use ergos as a squad. Our programme is located within easy reach of the National Water Sports Centre, and a close partnership allows our students extensive access to the 2km buoyed course and a year-round base at the facility. Student athletes can also take advantage of the state-of-the-art training facilities at the £40 million David Ross Sports Village, including a 200-station fitness suite, High Performance Zone and Sports Injury Clinic. Members join a long history of success on the water at BUCS and other national competitions; our alumni include Olympians Chris Bartley , Vicky Meyer-Laker , David Lemon, and Blue Boat rower George McKirdy, and numerous Henley Royal Regatta winners.

• A self-motivated, driven approach, eager to contribute to the success of the programme and foster a positive training environment for all members.
• A sound technical knowledge of the rowing stroke and the ability to coach this in a clear and understandable manner to novice athletes.
• An understanding of how to coach crews for all types of racing.
• The ability to inspire, organise, and lead athletes with a range of previous training experience.
• Hold a coaching qualification or be willing to obtain one with support from the club.
• A proven track record of developing athletes
• RYA Powerboat level 2 (or equivalent)
• Experience of coaching both sweep rowing and sculling
• British Rowing Coach membership

Start date – Thursday 1st October, flexibility to start later.

Type: Part-time: Expected hours approximately 12 hours per week. During Term 1 – w/c 5th October to w/c 7th December (10 weeks) plus 1 week camp (tbc). During Term 2 – w/c 11th January to w/c 22nd March (11 weeks) plus 3 weeks of training camps outside of term time (w/c 4th January, and two during Easter holiday period) Term 1 weekends - early afternoon Term 2 weekends - morning Terms 1 & 2 weekdays/nights - detail of distribution to be discussed with successful candidate after appointment.

Application Dates: From Tuesday 11th August 2026 to Wednesday 9th September 2026