Vesta Rowing Club – Squad Head Coach
Vesta Rowing Club is currently looking for an experienced and professional coach for one of its Senior Squads as it looks to consolidate its established position as one of the leading clubs in the country.
This is a part-time role and the responsibilities will include:
- Collaborating with the Clubs’ Management to define Squad Strategic Rowing Objectives for the season.
- Setting the Training Programme, accounting for Club Strategic Objectives and targeted events.
- Managing the Squad of 40+ athletes, driving technical improvement and ensuring athletes are motivated to achieve the best possible results.
- Leading a team of volunteer coaches to ensure a consistent approach to athlete development.
- Working alongside the other Squad coaches and the Clubs’ Management to maintain Club cohesion and consistency.
Essential Skills and Experience includes:
- Proven experience managing rowing squads.
- Proven ability in developing athletes towards a high performance goal.
- Strong decision-making skills; ablity to make, justify and communicate decisions on selection and squad direction.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentational skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively and dynamically within the existing coaching structure.
- Experience in setting and administering training programs, accounting for athlete progression.
Commitment:
- Two coached morning sessions on both Saturdays and Sundays.
- Two coached evening sessions during the week.
- Occasional full weekend as dictated by the Rowing Events calendar.
- 1 week Squad training camp in Q2.
- Weekly administration time.
Additional Training requirements:
- RYA Level 2 Powerboat.
- First Aid Certified.
- British Rowing Level 2 equivalent or above.
For more information please contact the Captain, Dan Baillache, at [email protected].
All applicants should provide a CV or a covering letter as soon as they are able. Applications will be considered and interviews arranged on a rolling basis.
Salary: Dependent on experience
Type: Part time
Application Dates: From Friday 12th July 2024 to Friday 2nd August 2024
