Volunteer Rowing Coach – Trent Rowing Club

Trent Rowing club are looking for a Volunteer Rowing Coach to plan, deliver, and supervise sessions, support athletes’ progress and assist with races and club activities.

About the Club:

For 160 years, Trent has been a welcoming, community-focused club fostering safe, enjoyable rowing for all ages and abilities. They have successfully crowd-funded money for a new boat barn, and look forward to progressing their club with this new facility very soon. This will free up space for a bespoke land training area, as well as a safer home for their fleet of boats.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and run safe, progressive coaching sessions (beginners to intermediate, with national competition aspirations and achievements over the past few years)
• Support on-water coaching, erg sessions, and land training
• Provide constructive feedback and track progress
• Help with regattas and club events
• Maintain attendance and safety records

Who You Are:

• Passionate about rowing and coaching or mentoring
• Good communicator, reliable, and a team player
• Willing to learn and follow club policies
• Available for a regular coaching slot; coaching/first aid qualifications a plus

What is on Offer:

• Rewarding community volunteer experience
• Flexible coaching commitments
• Access to facilities and training resource
• British Rowing Coaching license fully funded
• Reasonable out of pocket expenses reimbursed for events away from the club

How to Apply

Email your expression of interest to: [email protected]

Include:

• Name, contact details, and rowing/volunteering background
• Availability and coaching level (beginner/intermediate/advanced)
• Any relevant qualifications (First Aid, safeguarding, coaching awards)

Equal Opportunities

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Volunteers 18+ (or as per policy) welcome.
Next Steps Shortlisted candidates will be invited to meet us at the club.

Notes: This is a voluntary role. Safeguarding checks will be required.

Please email James Russell at [email protected], or call for a chat on 07970 480455

Salary: Vountary

Type: Part time. Sessions to be agreed with coach, currently Tuesday and Thursday 6pm - 8:30pm, Saturday and Sunday mornings

Application Dates: From Friday 5th June 2026 to Friday 31st July 2026