Molesey Boat Club – Lead J15-J13 Coach
Molesey Boat Club seeks an ambitious and passionate rowing coach to lead the J15-J13 age groups.
The J15-13 Lead Coach will be responsible for running this section of the MBC Juniors programme. This will involve managing athletes within that group, their parents and other sessional coaches who support this group. The J15-J13 Lead Coach will create a fun and supportive environment that produces competitive crews but also allows for every athlete to achieve their individual potential. The J15-J13 groups are an integral part of the MBC long term athlete development pathway. The Lead Coach will be expected to work in alignment with the vision set out by the Head of Junior Rowing. This is an ideal role for a coach to lead a section of a boat club for the first time. Development opportunities will be available to the J15-J13 coach.
Ethos of the MBC Junior Programme
- To develop healthy young adults, both mentally and physically.
- To make athletes feel part of the club community.
- To be a positive part of their personal development.
- To develop a love of sport.
- To allow athletes to reach the highest level, both technically and physically, that they are capable of achieving.
- To be as fast in a boat as their capabilities allow.
Job Detail
- Responsible for athletes from J13 to J15.
- Follow the MBC Junior technical and training model.
- Strong focus on safety on the water and on land.
- Adhere to strong coaching professional standards as a representative of the club, on and off the water.
- Support and develop athletes within a clear development pathway and provide appropriate communication, assessment and support.
- Setting crews based off competitive goals.
- Maintain high levels of communication with J15-J13 parents under guidance of Head of Junior Rowing.
- Assist in the transport of boats to events and management of athletes and boats at events.
- Carry out rigging, minor boat repairs and assist with launch repairs when required.
- Adherence and enforcement of club and British Rowing rules and policies, especially with regard to welfare (including child protection) and anti-doping.
- Collaborate with other MBC Junior and Senior coaches, including attending meetings, arrange boat sharing and transport to events.
- Support the running of the thriving Learn to Row programme, and help identify promising athletes.
- Be mindful of our neighbours, on and off the water.
- Be open to continual professional development.
Please send a covering letter and CV to the Head of Junior Rowing, Julian Egan-Shuttler at [email protected]. High potential candidates may be contacted prior to the closing date.
Salary: Dependent on experience
Type: Part time, 15 hours per week
Application Dates: From Tuesday 5th November 2024 to Thursday 14th November 2024
