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Trainee Rowing Coach / Gap Year / Sports Graduate
Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 6AW
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Hours: 22 hours per week, all year round
Start Date: September 2026
Are you a passionate rower looking to develop your coaching skills within a successful school rowing programme?
We are seeking a Trainee Rowing Coach / Gap Rowing Assistant to join an established team from September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed rower who is looking to gain valuable coaching experience while continuing to develop their own rowing ability.
You will support the coaching of pupils from senior girls’ and boys’ rowing squads, working alongside experienced coaches to help students learn, progress and achieve their potential. Sessions will primarily take place during the afternoons, making this an ideal role for an aspiring coach or competitive rower looking to develop their career.
About The Role
As a Trainee Rowing Coach, you will:
- Support the coaching of rowing sessions, primarily working with Year 9 and Year 10 development groups
- Assist with the preparation, organisation and maintenance of rowing equipment
- Help ensure boats, facilities and equipment are kept clean, safe and secure
- Support the organisation of rowing regattas and competitions throughout the year
- Assist with the care and maintenance of rowing boats alongside the equipment manager
- Develop your own coaching skills and take on increasing responsibility throughout the year
- Complete risk assessments where required and follow health and safety procedures
- Promote the welfare, safety and development of all pupils in your care
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About You
The successful candidate will be:
- A committed rower with competitive rowing experience
- Passionate about developing as a coach
- Patient, encouraging and able to inspire confidence in young people
- Able to build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues
- Flexible, with the ability to support occasional evening and weekend activities
- Keen to contribute positively to the wider rowing programme and school community
Above all, you will share a commitment to putting pupils first and helping them achieve their personal and sporting goals.
Why Join Us?
- Experience within a highly successful rowing programme
- Supportive colleagues and coaching environment
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- The chance to inspire and support the next generation of rowers
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Safeguarding
The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to complete appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and employment references.
Due to the nature of the role, the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity with children.
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Closing Date: 8am Monday 10 August 2026
Interviews: To be arranged as soon as possible following the closing date. Applications may be reviewed and interviews arranged before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.
Other suitable experience includes: Rowing Coach, Trainee Rowing Coach, Assistant Rowing Coach, Sports Coach, School Sports Coach, Gap Year Assistant, Graduate Sports Assistant, PE Assistant, Sports Graduate, Rowing Instructor, Junior Rowing Coach, Youth Sports Coach, Coaching Assistant, Performance Sport Coach, School Coach, Berkshire Sports Jobs.
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