Yorkshire Regional Talent Coach

A bit about the roleContract Type:Permanent Full-TimeLocation:Performance Development Academy LeedsHours:40 Hours Per WeekBritish Rowings vision is to lead a sport that welcomes everyone by creating opportunities to participate regardless of goal age background or ability. We are dedicated to creating an Olympic pathway that is open and accessible so that any individual who has the potential to row or coach for Great Britain can discover their ambitions and achieve them.You will play a key role within that Pathway supporting the Performance Development Coach (Based in Leeds) to identify recruit and develop new athletes (predominantly Juniors and students/U21s) with future Olympic potential who might not otherwise enter the sport of rowing or excel within a traditional mainstream rowing pathway.In particular you will act as the link between the Regional Performance Development Academy and the wider Yorkshire Region supporting identified regional athletes and their coaches. You will achieve this through delivering regional training days supporting the regions JIRR team through trials and training days supporting university clubs at freshers fairs visiting schools alongside clubs and linking schools to clubs to promote Learn to Rows and additional training sessions alongside their current training programme.Follow the link for the full role description in theapplication pack.A bit about youDo you want to take your coaching more seriously and have a can-do attitudeWere on the lookout for someone with the desire to inspire young people in rowing. While experience is great your drive enthusiasm and willingness to learn are what truly matter to us.If youre a natural at connecting with others love building a supportive community and are excited to help shape the future of Olympic rowing talent then we want to hear from youAs a coach working for British Rowing you will need to be flexible in regards to working hours but you will enjoy being outdoors and by the water. You will also have many opportunities for your own personal development.We believe in developing potential even if you dont have all the qualifications. So if youre ready to dive in expand your coaching experience and make a real difference this could be the perfect role for you.What we offerThe position of Regional Talent Coach is a full-time paid role () and you will also receive opportunities that you wont get elsewhere including opportunities on camps trials and competitions and professional development opportunities through our Olympic Pathway coach development.It offers the opportunity to join our team at an exciting time for the Olympic Pathway as we embark on delivering a bold and ambitious new strategy to identify and develop our Olympic Rowers of the future.Additional InformationApplying To apply please download and complete theapplication formlinked here and submitandupload it herewith your CV. No need for a cover letter.Applications will close at 09:00 on Monday 24 November.With interviews taking place on Wednesday 3 December (Location Leeds TBC).If you are interested in discussing the role please dont hesitate to contact Dan Harris () our Senior Performance Development Coach or James Andrews () our England Pathway Manager.About usOur passion is rowing in all of its forms.British Rowing is the governing body for rowing responsible for supporting grassroots rowing in England and preparing the GB Rowing Team ready for the Olympics Paralympics and other international competitions.Our vision is a sport that welcomes and has an offer for everyone. Our mission is to create a healthy inclusive and life-enhancing sport. We are a membership organisation with over 30000 individual members supporting over 550 affiliated clubs and 230 affiliated events. We cover all types of rowing - whether its on the river or lake on the sea at home or in the gym.We are committed to equal opportunitiesand welcomes applications from all individuals regardless of age disability sex gender reassignment sexual orientation pregnancy and maternity race religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the recruitment process please let us know by indicating your needs to the HR team in the application form or by emailing . Key Skills Campaigns,Data Entry,Christmas Temporary,Advocacy,Control Engineering Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1