East London Performance Development Coach
About the Role
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.
About You
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 regarding 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.
About British Rowing
We are the national governing body for rowing, responsible for supporting the sport’s wider development in England and for preparing the GB Rowing Team for the Olympics and Paralympics.
We have a broad range of staff, who are primarily at our National Training Base in Reading, at our National Office in Hammersmith, at regional hubs across England or work from home. The sport and British Rowing are heavily supported by volunteers at all levels to keep the sport rowing.
We passionately believe in supporting and expanding the ambitions of rowers who show potential regardless of their background or circumstances, helping them to achieve their ambitions.
Application Pack
Follow the link for the full role description in the application pack. Link
Our Offer
The position of Regional Talent 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.
Applying
To apply, please download and complete this application form and upload it here with 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.
Club / School: British Rowing Ltd
Salary: £32,000 - £37,000 (Depending on experince)
Type: Full Time
Application Dates: From Tuesday 7th July 2026 to Monday 27th July 2026