Trinity College, Cambridge – Assistant Rowing Coach

Trinity College, Cambridge is seeking to appoint an Assistant Rowing Coach to support members of the First and Third Boat Club, focusing particularly on those who are new to the sport.

The postholder will also assist the Boathouse Manager in ensuring the boathouse and equipment are maintained to a good and safe standard.

This is an exciting new opportunity, initially on a 2-year fixed term contract, for somebody who is looking to start their career as a professional rowing coach.

The Assistant Rowing Coach will be expected to develop a positive, welcoming and encouraging environment for all members, including students and Alumni, of differing rowing and coxing ability. The Club is an integral part of College life, providing a positive focus for student from their studies.

We are looking for somebody with experience of coaching at all levels, supporting crews to achieve high levels of success and managing and maintaining a boathouse and equipment. You must also be able to demonstrate experience of dealing and collaborating successfully with a variety of stakeholders, self-motivation and an ability to organise your own workload. You must be a team player able to operate with integrity and honesty.

Applicants must have a full UK driving licence, ideally with towing entitlement and a First Aid certificate. A rowing coaching qualification (ideally British Rowing Level 2) and experience of L2R programmes, or equivalent, would be highly desirable along with a Health and Safety qualification.

The role is 0.5 full-time equivalent (20 hours per week) which is expected to be annualised to be worked primarily during University term time (26 weeks per year) when students are normally in residence. The term-time working week will include early mornings, evenings and weekend working and attendance to provide support for competitions and coaching at times when students are not required to attend lectures.

Salary £15,000 per annum plus a generous benefits package which includes:

• 33 days holiday (pro rata)
• Free lunch when working in college
• Cycle to work scheme
• Subsidised gym
• Free private health and dental care subject to eligibility
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Defined Contributory Pension scheme with very generous employer contributions (up to 16%)
• Free/subsidised social events including an annual staff party and Staff Outing.

Closing date for completed applications is Sunday 22 September 2024.

All applicants for jobs at Trinity College are asked to complete the College Application form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring form which can be found here.

Completed application forms should be returned to [email protected]

Salary: £15,000 per annum plus generous benefits

Type: The role is 0.5 full-time equivalent (20 hours per week) which is expected to be annualised to be worked primarily during University term time (26 weeks per year)

Application Dates: From Monday 16th September 2024 to Sunday 22nd September 2024