British Rowing – Olympic High Performance Coach (Men/Women)
The GB Rowing Team is seeking to recruit two Olympic programme coaches for our Men’s and Women’s squads in time for the start of the 2026 season (October 2025).
This is an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of the success of one of the world’s leading rowing nations as we continue our journey towards LA2028 and Brisbane 2032.
The GB Rowing Team is seeking to recruit two Olympic programme coaches for our Men’s and Women’s squads in time for the start of the 2026 season (October 2025). If you are a highly motivated and experienced coach who can bring further technical expertise, innovation and leadership to our programmes while adding value to our World Class team of coaches and support staff then this could be for you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop athletes within the Olympic squad environment
- Implement world-class coaching methodologies and training programmes
- Support an aligned approach to rower development throughout the GBRT Olympic Pathway
- Collaborate with the wider GB Rowing Team staff to optimise performance
- Contribute to a high-performance culture focused on excellence and athlete development
- To see the full list of responsibilities, please see the linked Job Description.
A bit about you:
We welcome applications from coaches with:
- Proven experience and success at the international level of rowing
- A strong technical and tactical understanding of rowing at the highest level
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
- A passion for developing athletes and achieving success on the world stage
- A desire to be part of GBRT’s “One Team” approach to success
What we offer:
Besides the salary and 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) pro rata, you’ll also get:
- 7.5% employer pension contribution (when you contribute 3%)
- £20 per month with Betterspace (our wellbeing platform)
- Company Health Insurance and Health Cash Plan
- Life assurance (x3 your salary)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free and secure parking
- Free annual ROW Membership
- Bonus annual leave between Christmas and New Years Day
Additional Information
Interested coaches are invited to submit a current CV and covering letter by Friday 27 June 2025. The cover letter must specify whether to be considered for the Men’s squad, Women’s squad, or both, and outline why. Interviews will take place at Caversham between Wednesday 16th and Friday 18th July 2025.
About Us
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.
Location: Caversham, Reading
Salary: Competitive
Type: Full Time/Permanent
Application Dates: From Wednesday 4th June 2025 to Friday 27th June 2025
