Rowing Coach – University of Liverpool
The University of Liverpool is offering an opportunity for a coach who is passionate about rowing and is seeking to continue our drive for excellence by working closely with the Rowing Club committee and Sport Liverpool staff. The University is highly committed to sport and aims to raise the performance of our student teams competing in British Universities and Colleges Sports (BUCS) and other recognised sports competitions.
You must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be committed to improving performance and developing rowing at all levels. You will have experience or empathy of working within a student environment.
The University of Liverpool has had great success in recent years in the development of beginner rowers, with our learn to row programme being highly regarded within the sector.
If you are interested in applying for this vacancy, in the first instance please sent your CV, along with a simple covering letter and a member of the team will be in touch to arrange an informal chat. Following from this we may invite you to meet the team and spend a couple of hours at our on water location at Runcorn Rowing Club.
Role Requirements
- To lead and deliver structured coaching sessions to club members at the University.
- To work with the captains to select crews.
- Set land and water training plans for all groups.
- To support with the creation of an annual plan with aims and objectives for club members including races to be attended.
- To provide feedback on the development of club members.
- To assist in the recruitment of club members.
- To be committed to professional development
Required Qualifications/Experience
- UKCC Level 2 (or equivalent)
- First aid certificate
- Experience of working at a high level with the 18-24 year age group is desirable.
Training Times
- Times to be agreed with the club
- Likely 10 hours per week for 33 weeks per year (split over Wednesdays and weekends)
- Race cover at agreed BUCS events
Location: Runcorn Rowing Club
Please email:Â [email protected]Â to apply or if you have any questions.
Salary: To be agreed - rate dependant on qualifications and experience
Type: Part Time
Application Dates: From Wednesday 1st July 2026 to Monday 31st August 2026