Maidenhead rowing club – Adult Head Coach
Maidenhead Rowing Club are seeking a head coach to lead the development of their adult rowing programme across senior, masters, and recreational squads. The candidate will be responsible for growing a performance-focused training environment that supports athletes from club level through to national competition.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and deliver a training programme aligned to athlete development and squad goals
- Lead water and land-based coaching sessions, including weekend mornings and some evenings alongside volunteer coaches
- Provide technical feedback to individuals and crews, while offering strategic guidance to squads
- Collaborate with volunteer coaches and squad captains and the Club Captain to build a unified coaching structure
- Develop and mentor assistant coaches across the club
- Support athletes at key races and events (e.g., Henley qualifiers, major heads, regattas)
- Promote safe, fair, and clean sport through education on safeguarding and anti-doping
We are looking for someone passionate about coaching and ready to help shape the future of adult rowing at Maidenhead.
You should bring:
- Experience competing or coaching at a high-performance level, with a proven track record of developing senior or adult squads. Ideally 5-10 years of coaching experience.
- The ability to inspire, organise and lead athletes with a range of experience
- Enthusiasm and energy, with a growth mindset and collaborative approach
- A strong understanding of adult athlete development
You must hold:
- British Rowing Level 2 coaching qualification (or equivalent)
- Full UK driving licence
- RYA Level 2 Powerboat (or equivalent)
- British Rowing’s Safeguarding & Protecting Children module
For more information or to arrange an informal conversation about the role, please contact : [email protected]
To apply, send a CV and covering letter to the same address. All applications will be acknowledged.
Maidenhead Rowing Club sits on our own beautiful stretch of the River Thames and offers outstanding facilities. Our large, modern clubhouse includes:
- A top-quality, well-maintained racing fleet with a rolling annual replacement budget
- Spacious gym and erg room for full-squad land training
- Fully equipped kitchen, function room, and licensed bar
- Club trailers and towing vehicles for racing at local and national events
Our adult membership is growing rapidly, particularly within our competitive senior squads, which now have ambitious targets. The Senior Men aim to qualify for Henley Royal Regatta by 2027, and the Senior Women are building towards regular appearances at Henley Women’s Regatta. Our Masters section are also seeking to expand their wins at local regattas as well as compete at events such as Henley Masters. Our recreational rowers are also motivated to improve technically and physically, with many seeking to step up their training.
MRC is a sociable, inclusive and welcoming club where athletes of all levels are encouraged to push their boundaries and reach their potential.
As Adult Head Coach, you will lead the development of our adult rowing programme across senior, masters, and recreational squads. You will be responsible for growing a performance-focused training environment that supports athletes from club level through to national competition.
Salary: Dependent on experience.
Type: A flexible part-time role (~20 hours/week) and potential to expand to full-time as squads grow over the next season or two.
Application Dates: From Wednesday 2nd July 2025 to Friday 1st August 2025
