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.

Maidenhead Rowing Club has 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.

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:

• 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:
  – Provide oversight to the Assistant Head Coach of Junior Rowing and his team
  – Provide hands on leadership for the volunteer Adult Coaching Group
• Develop and implement a training programme, tailored to individual athlete development
• Coach land and water sessions
• Be able to give individual feedback as well as squad specific strategic guidance
• Support rowers at races/events as required (including trailer loading, driving etc)
• To adhere to and educate on clean sport and anti-doping regulations.

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 a British Rowing coaching qualification, minimum of Club Coach Level 2
• RYA Powerboat Level 2
• Ideally hold Strength and Conditioning Club Coach (Level 2)
• Hold a full driving licence and be confident towing a trailer
• Have completed British Rowing’s Safeguarding and Protecting Children module
• Have a minimum 5 years of experience in coaching.

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.

If you want to know more and apply, please email your CV and any supporting documentation to [email protected].

Salary: Dependent on experience

Type: Approximately 20 hours per week initially, over weekend mornings and some weekday evenings as required.

Application Dates: From Wednesday 23rd April 2025 to Friday 27th June 2025