Thames Tradesmen’s Rowing Club is seeking a rowing coach to lead our Masters Racing Squad. The club is based at the University of London Boathouse, Chiswick, West London and rows along the length of the Thames Tideway from Putney up to Richmond Lock.  The club have just over 50 Masters members of which 25 compete regularly on the Tideway, at local Heads and Regattas as well as the British Masters Championships in Nottingham.  We offer members a welcoming environment, the use of a comprehensive range of boats and access to ergo equipment for land training. The club also runs a twice yearly Learn to Row programme from which most of the Racing Squad have graduated.  We are looking to build on the success of the creating a dedicated Racing Squad from our Learn-to-Row programme and take the squad to the next level of personal achievement and crew performance.

Role Details

Start date:              7th September 2026

Location:                 ULBC, 81 Hartington Road, Chiswick. London W4 3TU

Hours:                     2 x 90 minute sessions              one weekday morning (Friday preferred)

                                                                                           one weekend morning (Sunday preferred)

Key Responsibilities

·       Lead on-water coaching sessions

·       Provide individual technical feedback to individuals to support skill development and crew performance

·       Devise structured land training programme to improve fitness and support on-water development

Qualifications

·       British rowing Level 2 Coaching qualification (or equivalent) preferred

·       Power Boat Level 2 qualification (RYA or equivalent)

·       First Aid Qualification

·       Knowledge of the Tideway Code

How to Apply

Please reply to us with your CV, evidence of relevant qualifications and a referee able to provide a character reference.

Application Deadline

31st August 2026