Talent Transition Rowing Coach

University of Edinburgh•Edinburgh, IN

3d•£26,093 - £28,778•Onsite

About The Position

Join one of the UK's leading sporting universities and build a pathway that takes talented student-athletes from any sporting background into performance rowing. Where the potential is there, that pathway leads on to Scottish Rowing, British Rowing and GB Rowing programmes. You'll be part of a high-performance culture that helps athletes thrive both academically and athletically. You'll work alongside strength and conditioning, physiotherapy, sport psychology and performance lifestyle colleagues, as well as Edinburgh University Boat Club and our national partners.

Requirements

CV
Cover letter
Evidence of right to work in the UK

Nice To Haves

Knowledge to drive change
Passion for what they do
Drive
Determination

Responsibilities

Run annual recruitment campaigns and talent-transfer initiatives, working with University clubs and coaches to identify athletes with the physical, technical and behavioural potential for rowing.
Plan and deliver evidence-informed programmes on land and water, build strong technical foundations, and create individual development plans.
Set clear progression standards from recruitment to our senior squads. Hold regular athlete reviews, and support athletes through testing, trialling and national selection.
Keep accurate records, contribute to planning and review, and support the safe use of boats, facilities and equipment.

Benefits

Opportunities to develop new skills and broaden your experience
Variety every day
Responsibility and autonomy
A competitive salary.
An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options.

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