We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Rowing Coach to join our Leisure team at Barn Elms Boathouse!
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. On top of a competitive salary and flexible working environment, employees will also receive:
Benefits:
- 30 days of annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays), 3 additional free days off at Christmas
- Life Insurance
- Reward Schemes (RewardHub Membership, wellbeing budgets and cycle to work)
- A variety of social and wellbeing activities each month
- Mental Health & Wellbeing Perks (Monthly talks, Wellbeing Hour, etc)
- Free Gym Membership
- Free breakfasts/snacks
Reports to: Head of Rowing
Based: Barn Elms Boathouse
Contract: Permanent, Part Time
Work Arrangement: 15 hours per week
Salary: £33,536 pro rated
Role Overview:
This role will be responsible for coaching a variety of adult and junior community rowing sessions, as well as assisting with the fleet and facility maintenance of the boathouse at Barn Elms. This post is suited to someone who is passionate about rowing, and has experience coaching people of different ages and abilities, increasing participation and developing pathways for talented athletes to flourish.
Main Duties/Responsibilities:
- Assist the boatman with fleet maintenance.
- Maintain equipment service records.
- Responsible for the maintenance and upkeeping indoor rowing tank.
- Responsible for the upkeep and servicing (outsourced) of concept 2 rowing machines.
- Assist with facility management including health & safety checks.
- 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.
- Monitor and report on individual rowers’ progress.
- Deliver scheduled sessions and courses showing a clear developmental progression plan where required.
General:
- Work with your line manager to identify your own support needs and undertake continual personal and professional development.
- To comply with Enable’s Codes of practice and conduct, including policies and procedures concerning data protection, health and safety and safeguarding.
- To be committed to the promotion of equality, diversity and inclusion for others, both colleagues and clients.
- To create and maintain a safe, supportive and welcoming environment where all people are treated with dignity and their identity and culture are valued and respected. Report any instances of inappropriate behaviour or discrimination.
- Ensure data is kept securely in line with data protection law and Enable LC’s procedures.
- To be fully aware of the principles of safeguarding as they apply to children and vulnerable adults in relation to your work role. Always follow safeguarding procedures and ensure that your line manager is kept fully informed of any safeguarding concerns.
- To carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities that contribute to the overall function of the team, appropriate with the grading of the post.
- Assist with any duties, events or activities hosted by Enable
Person Specification:
- An understanding and awareness health and safety implications of rowing and coaching on the tideway.
- Knowledge of rowing and sculling technique.
- Experience of coaching small groups through to larger numbers of varied ability.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to converse with key people (including colleagues, young people, other organisations and the general public) using a range of methods, including: oral, written, telephone and in meetings.
- Strong IT and web-based skills, with experience of using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and any other relevant IT-based programmes.
- Ability to work alone and effectively prioritise workload to meet the demands of the job in a timely manner.
- Be able to manage behaviour to ensure sessions are enjoyable and inclusive.
- A knowledge and understanding of safeguarding vulnerable adults and young people and its relevance to the role of a Rowing Coach, demonstrating integrity at all times and a willingness to attend training as required.
- Have a good understanding of fleet maintenance and relevant practical skills.
- Holds a level 2 NGB qualification in rowing, or working towards.
- Hold a Level 2 RYA powerboat qualification (desired, not essential).
- Able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends, when required
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.