Wolfson College Boat Club (Oxford) – Assistant Rowing Coach (Novice / Senior)

Wolfson College Boat Club (WCBC) is a thriving and friendly college boat club for students and fellows of Wolfson and St. Cross Colleges at Oxford University, and is the top-ranked open’s rowing squad on the Isis. Our rowers of all skill and commitment levels train on the Isis from the University College Boathouse all year round.

We are now seeking an Assistant Novice/Senior Boats Coach to join our open’s coaching team.

This position is available for an immediate start.

At WCBC, we offer a range of coaching opportunities at competitive pay throughout the week split between land and water, including outings at 6:30am and 7:45am on weekdays, as well evenings and weekends.

We train throughout the year including outside university terms.

Job Requirements include:

  • Prior experience in rowing or coaching at Novice and Senior level
  • Enthusiastic, and willing to adapt to club culture
  • Available for 3–5 outings per week (6:30–8 am / 7:45–9:15 am / evenings)
  • Able to work collaboratively with the open’s captains and head open’s coach Rory Copus
  • Availability for coaching erg / weights sessions
  • Availability for major Oxford regattas, including but not limited to the Michaelmas Novice Regatta, Torpids, and Summer Eights
  • Willingness to teach learn-to-row courses to absolute beginners, as 60% of our squad first start rowing here

To apply for this position, please send a short paragraph introducing yourself (cover letter) and attaching a CV of relevant rowing or coaching experience to the open’s captains at
[email protected]. Please indicate which position you would most prefer (experienced / novice) and your general time availability. We look forward to hearing from you!

Club / School: Wolfson College Boat Club

Salary: Dependent on experience

Type: Part time

Contact: [email protected]

Application Dates: From Thursday 14th August 2025 to Tuesday 30th September 2025

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