Warwick Boat Club – Junior Coach

Warwick Boat Club is seeking an experienced coach to lead our junior squad from 1st September 2021. The post holder will work on a self-employed basis for an initial 5 hours a week, with the potential to expand the training hours as the squad grows. They will be supported in this role by unpaid volunteers.

Duties

• Develop the junior rowers’ skill and fitness on and off the water.
• Organise 2 junior sessions a week (16:00-18:00) for all junior members to attend.
• Develop proficiency in racing shells to attend regattas and head races over the year.
• Organise and lead 2 junior learn-to-row courses a year.
• Manage junior rowing email enquiries and keep a communications list for prospective members.
• Arrange for new members to join the rowing club in line with those leaving for university etc.
• Oversee racing and competition for the junior rowers.
• Act as main point of contact for parents/carers of junior members.

Technical knowledge and communication

• Good watermanship and a demonstrable knowledge of rowing.
• Possess a good understanding of common sports injuries and injury prevention.
• Have a positive approach to junior rowing and developing junior technical abilities.
• Excite and enthuse junior rowers to enjoy the sport, developing long-term working relationships between coach, rowers, and parents.

Specification

• Have or be working towards a UK level 2 coaching qualification.
• Have or be working towards an RYA level 2 powerboat qualification.
• Proven record rowing and coaching.
• Willing to undergo a DBS check.
• Up to date Safeguarding and First Aid certificates.
• Experience working with juniors.

Pay

• Hours are negotiable and flexible but currently 4 hours training + 1 hour admin pay a week

Please note, appointment to this role is subject to the successful applicant passing DBS check.

To discuss or to apply for the role, please email [email protected].

 

Application Dates: From Wednesday 28th July 2021 to Monday 16th August 2021