Molesey Boat Club - Lead J16 Coach - British Rowing

October 16, 2024

Molesey Boat Club – Lead J16 Coach

Molesey Boat Club seeks an ambitious and passionate rowing coach to lead the J16 group.

The lead J16 coach will be responsible for managing the J16 group within the MBC Junior Programme. This will involve managing athletes within that group, their parents, and other sessional coaches who support that group. There will also be opportunities to coach the J17-J18 group as training times are similar. The J16 coach will look to create a supportive and fun environment where every athlete is given the opportunity to succeed and fit in with the overall athlete development plan of the MBC Juniors, set out by the Head of Junior Rowing.

Ethos of the MBC Junior Programme

To develop healthy young adults, both mentally and physically.
To make them feel part of the club community.
To be a positive part of their personal development.
To develop a love of sport.
To allow them 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

Lead coach for the J16 group.
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 J16 parents, under the guidance of the 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 safety, 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.
Be mindful of our neighbours, on and off the water.
Be open to continual professional development.
Other occasional duties as may from time to time be required by the Head of Junior Rowing and Molesey Boat Club Captains.

Please send a covering letter and CV to the Head of Junior Rowing, Julian Egan-Shuttler, at [email protected]. Please note that high potential candidates may be spoken to prior to the closing date.

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience.

Type: Part-time, 20 hours

Application Dates: From Wednesday 16th October 2024 to Wednesday 30th October 2024