Coach Educator

Fixed-term (UK and Ireland), Part-time · Remote

A bit about the role

Salary: £7,000 (£35,000 FTE)
Contract Type: 2 years Fixed-Term
Location: Remote
Hours: 8 hours per week (hours will vary subject to demand and geographical location of the course)

Have you considered becoming a British Rowing Coach Educator?

British Rowing is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and excellent coach educator to deliver learning, education, and development opportunities to coaches and volunteers, virtually and in person. You will need to be a current educator and have a drive to inspire others.

You will be invited to deliver learning, education and development nationally as part of our virtual programme and support relevant regional initiatives as part of our regional programme. All activities will be organised in consultation with the British Rowing Learning, Education and Development Department and the Rowing Community Department. Our programmes are delivered on weekdays, evenings and weekends.

Key Responsibilities

Facilitate online classrooms to deliver context specific learning
Tailor materials to suit the needs of each learner
Develop strong working relationships with co-tutors in the delivery of coach education
Deliver in-person education opportunities when required
Support the ongoing development of a calendar of learning opportunities for coaches
Support the ongoing evolution of current and new LEAD products
Ensure that courses are effectively planned, and quality control metrics have been achieved, including the management of feedback from those connecting with our programmes
Mentor new educators as required
Support the LEAD team in the ongoing development of experiences and resources to support the coach learning
Report on the performance of the training programmes against agreed metrics

To see the full list of responsibilities, please read the full job description here.

A bit about you

Essential Criteria

A highly skilled educator with an in depth understanding of coaching in modern society
A desire to evolve from traditional to modern, flexible and tailored learning
Holds a formal teaching/ educator qualification
Holds a sports coaching qualification
Extensive experience of delivering both online and in person learning
Has an engaging, flexible and inspiring delivery style
Has a clear understanding of how to accommodate individual learning needs
Is an excellent team player, and skilled in supporting others
Has a good understanding of social media
Is able to prioritise and deliver training against the LEAD strategy to agreed deadlines and to the highest standards
An excellent understanding of and commitment to the principles of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Desirable Criteria

Experience in planning, organising, and delivering learning opportunities for coaches and volunteers in a sports context
Educated to GCSE Level including Maths and English
Has an understanding of the sport of rowing

What we offer

Besides the salary and 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) pro rata, you’ll also get:

7.5% employer pension contribution (when you contribute 3%)
£20 per month with Betterspace (our wellbeing platform)
Company Health Insurance and Health Cash Plan
Life assurance (x3 your salary)
Cycle to work scheme
Free annual ROW Membership
Bonus annual leave between Christmas and New Years Day

Additional Information

To apply for this role, please submit the following linked application form alongside your CV. We’re going to close applications on Friday the 9th of May 2025 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!

Thank you for your interest in British Rowing. Please fill out the following short form. Should you have difficulties with the upload of your data, please send an email to hr@britishrowing.org.