British Rowing’s vision is to lead a sport that welcomes everyone by creating opportunities to participate, regardless of goal, age, background or ability. We are dedicated to creating an Olympic pathway that is open and accessible so that any individual who has the potential to row or coach for Great Britain can discover their ambitions and achieve them.
You will play a key role within that Pathway, as the Performance Development Coach (Based at Lea Rowing Club) to identify, recruit, and develop new athletes (predominantly Juniors and students/U21s) with future Olympic potential who might not otherwise enter the sport of rowing or excel within a traditional ‘mainstream’ rowing pathway.
This specific role is based in East London, working with partners including local clubs, London Youth Rowing and the London Regatta Centre. East London is a hugely diverse region with a rich rowing history. This is an exciting opportunity to identify a new generation of talent from the area and drive forwards the performance of athletes from East London towards future GB representation and ultimately Olympic success.
Do you want to take your coaching more seriously and have a can-do attitude?
We are looking for an ambitious coach who can work as part of a team, to successfully develop rowers progressively, following a long-term development model.
You should have the experience and personal qualities to enable you to develop a high-performance rowing environment, and aspire to identify and work with individuals, who may not otherwise have the opportunity, to reach the very top of the sport.
As a coach working for British Rowing, you will need to be flexible in regards to working hours, but you will enjoy being outdoors and by the water. You will also have many opportunities for your own personal development.
We believe in developing potential even if you don’t have all the qualifications. So if you're ready to dive in, expand your coaching experience and make a real difference, this could be the perfect role for you.
Applications Pack - which will give you more information about the role
The position of Performance Development Coach is a full-time paid role (£32,500 - £37,000), and you will also receive opportunities that you won't get elsewhere, including opportunities at camps, trials and competitions, and professional development opportunities through our Olympic Pathway coach development.
It offers the opportunity to join our team at an exciting time for the Olympic Pathway, as we embark on delivering a bold and ambitious new strategy to identify and develop our Olympic Rowers of the future.
To apply please download and complete this application form and Upload Herewith your CV. No need for a cover letter.
Applications will close at 09:00 on Monday, 27 July.
With interviews taking place on Tuesday, 4 August.
(Holme Pierrepont, Nottingham).
As part of the interview you will be invited to attend the National Development Camp from 4 to 8 August.
If you need any specific support, accommodations, or adjustments for your interview, please contact us so we can make the necessary arrangements.
If you are interested in discussing the role, please don’t hesitate to contact Dan Harris ([email protected]) our Senior Performance Development Coach.
Our passion is rowing in all of its forms. British Rowing is the governing body for rowing, responsible for supporting grassroots rowing in England and preparing the GB Rowing Team ready for the Olympics, Paralympics, and other international competitions.
Our vision is a sport that welcomes and has an offer for everyone. Our mission is to create a healthy, inclusive and life-enhancing sport. We are a membership organisation with over 30,000 individual members, supporting over 550 affiliated clubs and 230 affiliated events. We cover all types of rowing - whether it’s on the river or lake, on the sea, at home, or in the gym.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnership. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know by indicating your needs to the HR team in the application form or by emailing
[email protected].
