St Catherine’s College (Oxford) BC – Head Coach
We are seeking a head coach to lead our squad for the 25/26 academic year (our 150th anniversary year) and manage a team of assistant and novice coaches.
Catz BC has a strong history at the peaks of Oxford college rowing, with large periods in the first division as well as headship and blades-winning crews. We are looking to develop our squad to be targeting blades across all crews this year, as well as success at a range of national events and regattas.
As head coach, you will be responsible for developing training plans, setting the club ethos, and coaching a range of different crews both on and off the water, with an average of 5 sessions a week.
Why coach with us?:
– Ambitious squad aiming for top results
– Targeted performance goals for our 150th anniversary
– An exciting project to shape the future of Catz rowing
– Paid training camps and coaching development courses
– Funded dinners and social events
– Highly competitive coaching rates
Who we’re looking for:
– Coaches with a strong history of high-performance rowing
– Passion for developing both new and experienced rowers
– Commitment to a collaborative and supportive environment
Water sessions take place from our Longbridges boathouse on the Isis stretch of the Thames, with erg sessions also mostly taking place here, and strength and conditioning in our college gym. We train mostly in the early mornings during the week, and through the weekend.
Our main international training camp takes place over the Easter vacation, with other events and training in the UK throughout the year.
Desirable to have both a powerboating and driving license, and experience of bumps racing.
Please contact our club president, Hugo Cooper, with a brief CV and cover letter. Any references would be desirable but are not required.
Interviews will be taking place throughout August.
Club / School: St Catherine's College (Oxford) BC
Salary: Dependent on experience - Highly competitive
Type: Part-time - Avg. 10-15 hours a week
Contact: [email protected]
Application Dates: From Thursday 14th August 2025 to Monday 1st September 2025
