Fulham Reach Boat Club – Boat Technician
Fulham Reach Boat Club are looking for a hands-on and practical volunteer to help maintain their rowing boats, equipment, and site. The candidate will play a key role in keeping their fleet water-ready and support a safe, welcoming environment for all rowers. If you enjoy tinkering, fixing, and being part of a friendly team, this role could be a great fit.
About Fulham Reach Boat Club (FRBC)
We are a dynamic and growing charity with a bold vision of using Sport for Good.
At FRBC, we believe in making rowing inclusive, accessible, and impactful—particularly for young people who are underrepresented in the sport. FRBC is an innovative and award-winning charity, World Rowing Programme of the Year and UK Community Sports Club of the Year, as well as certified as a Great Place to Work 2024/25.
We provide access to rowing for people from underserved backgrounds—many of whom are new to the sport. Our fleet of boats and vibrant site on the Thames are key to delivering our youth, community, and schools programmes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support basic maintenance of rowing boats (sculls, sweep, tin fish coaching launches petrol and electric)
- Assist with minor repairs to hulls, riggers, seats, footplates, and steering systems
- Check and help maintain rowing equipment: blades, tools, safety kit, and lifejackets
- Identify damage and flag larger repair needs to staff or allocating smaller jobs to our volunteer repair crew
- Help with general upkeep of the boathouse, workshop, pontoon and outdoor areas
- Maintain a tidy and safe working area
- Option to support trailer loading/unloading for events (if available)
Skills and Experience
Essential:
- Practical mindset and basic mechanical or DIY skills
- Willingness to get hands-on with tools and equipment
- Reliable, proactive, and able to work independently
- Supportive of FRBC’s inclusive and community-focused values
Desirable:
- Experience working with rowing equipment or boats
- Familiarity with rowing club environments
- Knowledge of basic fibreglass or carbon repair
- Trailer towing or launch driving (optional)
What We Offer:
- A chance to be part of a vibrant rowing community and charity
- Free use of gym, equipment, and facilities when not volunteering
- Skills development and training opportunities (e.g. boat repair techniques)
- Socials, Awards and Recognition events
- A warm welcome from a passionate and supportive team
- Expenses covered
Salary: £5,000
Type: Flexible hours (suggested: 1–2 half days per week)
Application Dates: From Wednesday 9th July 2025 to Monday 11th August 2025
