DiSE Mentor

Freelancer, Part-time · Remote

A bit about the role

Salary: Hourly rate
Contract Type: Consultant
Location: East Midlands
Hours: Flexible as required to deliver the role (5-10hours/month)

Are you motivated by seeing an individual develop and being involved in those lightbulb moments? Our DiSE Mentor role is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about rowing and the development and education of young people in sport to become involved in our Diploma in Sporting Excellence Programme. You’ll work alongside a group of like-minded individuals who are all invested in youth development.

As part of the role you’ll attend face to face and remote sessions with other mentors, club coaches and athletes on the programme, where you’ll support athletes and share ideas, review and standardise approaches.

What you’ll be doing

Support the Programme Manager where appropriate in the delivery of the DiSE Programme
Support, and attend the DiSE Programme Induction, Virtual Sessions and Camps
Support a group of athletes throughout their time on the programme, holding 1:1 and group discussions, assessing and providing feedback and further development opportunities and visiting them in their host clubs
Enthuse rowers, coaches and clubs about the DiSE Programme
Abide by and promote all British Rowing’s policies including Codes of Behaviour, Welfare, and Clean Sport Policies

Mandatory Requirements

Essential

Able to communicate effectively, inspire and enable.
Experience of coaching or development.
Current or willing to attend First Aid training.
Current or willing to attend Safeguarding and Protecting Children training.
Current or will be expected to complete a DBS documentation as obtained through British Rowing.
Tutor and or Assessing Qualification.

Desirable

A qualification in coaching or similar.
A sporting qualification.

Additional Information

To apply for this role, please submit your application alongside your CV. We’re going to close applications on the 13th December but, if you like the sound of the job, please apply straight away as we reserve the right to close applications early if we find the right candidate!

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About us

British Rowing is the governing body for the sport of rowing, both indoor rowing and rowing on water. We are committed to ensuring that the sport continues to thrive from the grassroots right up to winning medals at the Olympic and Paralympic Games. We are responsible for participation and the development of rowing and indoor rowing in England and for the training and selection of individual rowers and crews representing Great Britain.

British Rowing is an equal opportunities employer, committed to building a culture where everyone feels welcomed, supported and like they belong. We understand that a diverse, values-driven culture makes us stronger and we are continuously working to create an inclusive workplace environment. Therefore, we are proud to encourage applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.

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We are looking forward to hearing from you!

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