We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Rowing Coach to join our Leisure team at Barn Elms Boathouse, at Enable!
About Us
Enable is a charity dedicated to improving people's wellbeing and strengthening local communities. We work with councils, charities and other local organisations to deliver health, leisure, community services and events that enrich people’s lives and strengthen our local community.
At Enable, we value our employees and our culture, focusing on embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive, flexible and fun environment for employees to perform at their best.
Reports to: Rowing CDO
Based: Barn Elms Boathouse
Salary: £17.84 to £21.00 per hour
Contract: Casual
Work Arrangement: 8-12 hours a week, casual contract
DBS: Enhanced
- Role Overview: Reporting to the Rowing CDO, We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic coach to work with a range of groups, including beginners, recreational and competitive juniors.
- There is flexibility to working hours however applicants must be available to work a minimum of two weekday afternoons, and one day at the weekend. During peak season (April-September) there are often additional overtime hours available if desired.
- The Leisure Team are passionate about benefitting the local community through sports and leisure activities. We are experts in our service and pride ourselves on our customer experience and inclusivity through affordable or complementary programmes reaching those that need it the most. The leisure team want to enrich all lives within Wandsworth leading on the needs of the community, delivering programmes that reach out to local places and people, removing barriers and increasing access to activity.
Main Duties/Responsibilities
- Coach a variety of indoor and river based sessions including adult and junior beginners, recreational adults, school sessions and junior competitive squad.
- Plan sessions to meet the level and aims of the rowers.
- Maintain records of attendance.
- Contribute to the development of our programmes and courses for groups and individuals.
- Check that all equipment is suitable for use and report this appropriately. Address any immediate issues where possible.
The successful candidate will have
- Applicants must have a sound knowledge of rowing and sculling.
- Good communication skills.
- Experience of coaching, preferably on the tideway.
- Knowledge of the tideway navigation rules.
- Level 2 coaching qualification is desirable
- RYA powerboat qualifications is desirable.
This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a company that positively impacts the community around them! If you are someone that is motivated by a desire to enrich the lives of others and make a genuine difference, then please Apply Now and follow the prompts.
If this role not quite right, however you are still interested in working at Enable then we encourage you to get in touch today on hr@enablelc.org
Enable is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. To find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit our website.