Youth Rowing Coach — Develop Top Young Athletes

British Rowing; Teddington, Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames; Remote; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to excellent facilities

Coaching at local and national events

Supportive coaching team

Training camps participation

Boathouse on River Thames

Job summary

Surbiton High School Boat Club, based on the River Thames in Teddington, seeks a Rowing Coach to inspire pupils from Year 8 to Year 13. You will deliver engaging training across squads, coaching both on land and water, and contribute to a successful, high‑performing programme.

You will join a supportive team with strong facilities and a track record of competing locally and nationally, while supporting training camps and events throughout the year.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching rowing, ideally in a school, club or performance environment.
• Passion for developing young athletes and creating a positive training environment.
• Strong knowledge of sculling and sweep rowing.

Responsibilities

• Coach and develop rowers across WJ13-WJ18 squads, focusing on individual and crew performance.
• Deliver land and water training sessions, including sculling, sweep rowing, ergometer training and strength and conditioning.
• Monitor and record athlete progress, including racing results, training data and attendance.
• Support the implementation of training programmes and contribute feedback to the Head of Rowing and coaching team.
• Attend regattas, head races, training camps and other rowing events throughout the year.
• Prepare equipment and launches for training sessions and assist with boat handling, rigging and maintenance.
• Help manage rowing squads at competitions and support trailer loading, transport and event logistics.

Skills

Coaching rowing

Young athletes development

Technical rowing knowledge

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Weekend availability

Job description

Surbiton High School Boat Club, based on the River Thames in Teddington, seeks a Rowing Coach to inspire pupils from Year 8 to Year 13. You will deliver engaging training across squads, coaching both on land and water, and contribute to a successful, high‑performing programme.

You will join a supportive team with strong facilities and a track record of competing locally and nationally, while supporting training camps and events throughout the year.