Curlew Rowing Club – Head Coach
Curlew RC is based in East London, founded in 1866. We are an ambitious, friendly, sweep focused club with around 80 active members. We are looking for a Head Coach to help build on our recent growth and join us on our 3-5 year journey to become a thriving, more successful club
About Curlew
The senior squads target Henley Royal and Henley Women’s Regattas in the summer and the major Thames Head races in winter. Our senior squad rowers are from a mix of backgrounds: those who have rowed since school, those who learned at university, and those who have progressed through our popular learn to row programmes and development squads. We have athletes early on in their rowing career through to those with international and national titles.
Our fleet is based at the London Regatta Centre, rowing on the Royal Albert Dock, a 2000m multi-lane stretch of water with a cycle path along the whole of one side of the dock. Our clubhouse and recently refurbished gym are on the banks of the Thames in Greenwich.
Senior athletes all follow a land and water-based training programme, overseen by the Head Coach and the Men’s and Women’s Captains. We typically have set training six days a week. Water sessions are Saturday and Sunday mornings throughout the year, with additional midweek sessions on the water when light permits in the spring, summer and autumn.
Position
This is a part time coaching position and will provide strategic leadership and coaching, primarily of the senior squads. Remuneration package will be dependent on experience and the actual amount of hours each week will vary depending on the time of year. Reasonable expenses will be covered. The Committee is open to discussion over hours but we expect these to be in the range of 12-15 hours per week.
Responsibilities
- Working with the Committee and the Club’s volunteer coaching team to design and deliver an overall club program to successfully deliver against the Club’s goals to build on our recent growth and create a strong talent pipeline
- Develop and lead a training programme and provide guidance as appropriate to its implementation and amendment for individuals and squads
- Work with the Committee to organise training camps, off site training and racing (note: there are Committee members who have primary responsibility for training camps and race entries)
- Work with the our volunteer coaches to help all our athletes to achieve their potential
- Develop our pool of volunteer coaches
- Assist our Learn to Row coordinator to deliver an excellent L2R course and build a strong pipeline of new athletes (optional, payment for additional hours negotiable)
- Advise and assist in the rigging and maintenance of the club’s fleet (note: there is a committee member who has primary responsibility for this)
- Assist the captains and committee in the recruitment of athletes to the club and help retain existing squad membership
- Maintain an atmosphere of mutual support and respect and appropriate standards of behaviour as an ambassador for the club both on and off the water in accordance with our club’s code of conduct.
Desirable Qualifications
- Coaching qualification (minimum: UKCC Level 2 or international equivalent)
- Full driving licence (with ability to tow rowing trailers)
- RYA Powerboat Level 2 or international equivalent,
Full details are available here.
Please send applications to [email protected]
Salary: Dependent on experience
Type: Part-time (12-15 hours per week)
Application Dates: From Saturday 15th June 2024 to Friday 26th July 2024
