Maidenhead Rowing Club – Head Coach
Maidenhead Rowing Club are looking for an experienced and
qualified Head Coach to lead a mixed team of volunteer and paid coaches for our
competitive adult and junior members. The role will require the development and
implementation of a coaching strategy.
About Us
Maidenhead Rowing Club is based on our own stretch of the River
Thames, with a large clubhouse and enviable facilities. We have a top quality fleet of boats which
are well maintained and renewed with an annual replacement budget. Our gym and
cardio facilities are large enough for whole squad training, and we have a
function hall, bar and well equipped kitchen.
The club has trailers and towing vehicles to enable racing locally and
nationally.
We have a large, stable and well organised junior squad
across all ages. The juniors have a mixed group of paid and volunteer coaches,
including an Assistant Head Coach and are well supported by the parents.
The adults have a group of experienced volunteer coaches. We
have seen recent growth in our competitive adult membership, particularly in the
Seniors, and our Recreational and Masters squads are keen to improve both
technique and fitness as well as race.
The club is friendly and sociable and promotes inclusivity,
making rowing available to all who want to come and enjoy the sport with us,
including celebrating our 150th Anniversary in 2026.
About You
You will have competed or coached in a successful squad at a
high level and will have experience of what it takes to lead a squad to win at
club and national events. You will have
a solid understanding of how to develop both juniors and adults to reach their
potential. We are looking for someone
who is enthusiastic, energetic and aspires to grow with us and be part of our
journey.
In addition to the above, you will also need to hold:
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A British Rowing coaching qualification, minimum
of Club Coach Level 2
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RYA Powerboat Level 2
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Ideally hold Strength and Conditioning Club
Coach (Level 2)
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Full driving licence and are confident towing a
trailer
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Completed British Rowing’s Safeguarding and
Protecting Children module
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Have a minimum 5 years of experience in coaching
About the Role
The Head Coach will be
responsible for a range of junior and adult athletes of different ages, ability
and experience. This means that you will
need to:
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Work with a team of volunteer and paid coaches,
developing their skill sets and building a cross-club approach, working with
coaches, squad captains and the club captain to drive your programme.
Specifically:
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Provide oversight to the Assistant Head Coach of
Junior Rowing and his team
o
Provide hands on leadership for the volunteer
Adult Coaching Group
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Develop and implement a training programme,
tailored to individual athlete development
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Coach land and water sessions
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Be able to give individual feedback as well as
squad specific strategic guidance
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Support rowers at races/events as required
(including trailer loading, driving etc)
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To adhere to and educate on clean sport and
anti-doping regulations
What We Offer
This is a part-time role of approximately 20 hours per week
initially, which would include weekend mornings and some midweek afternoons and
evenings. This could be become a
full-time role within 12 months as new members join. It is an all year-round role, fully
remunerated with some expenses covered.
Salary to be discussed based upon experience. Immediate start is possible, but we are
planning on the new Head Coach starting towards the end of Summer 2025, ready
for the new season.
Overall, this is an opportunity to be part of a club with a
proud history, that is aiming high and wants an energetic, experienced
individual to join us to achieve this.
Contact Us
If you want to know more and apply, please email your CV and
any supporting documentation to [email protected]
Remuneration: Dependent on experience
Type: Approximately 20 hours per week initially,
over weekend mornings and some weekday evenings as required.
Application Dates: From Monday 28th April
to Friday 27th June 2025.
