Active Row Lead Coach London

Organisation London Youth Rowing Salary £26,000-£28,000 Location London Contract type Permanent (Full time) Closing date 15 December 2025 Job Description London Youth Rowing (LYR) is looking for an engaging and creative person to lead on inclusion and diversity as part of our Active Row Programme.Pay and Working HoursThis is a full-time role with a salary of £26,000-£28,000. The working days are Monday to Friday typically with at least one evening a week and occasional weekends throughout the year. Days in lieu of working additional hours must be arranged and agreed with your managers.The roleThe Active Row programme aims to engage participants from a range of different backgrounds, introducing them to the sport of rowing and encouraging them get active and to find belonging within the programme. The sessions are run mainly within the schools, hosted within partner rowing clubs and are both on and off the water throughout the year. As part of the role you will be responsible for launching and overseeing a branch of the Active Row programme. This will include managing the relationship that LYR has with the local schools and organisations at every level, as well as liaising with stakeholders in the programme. You will have to co-ordinate team of staff to help you with session delivery, working with the local volunteers, coaches and universities and local rowing organisations to manage this element of the programme. This role will be based in London working remotely from the rest of the Active Row team and locally with schools, teachers, and other local organisations. However, there will be times throughout the year that you will be working closely with the team of coaches based in London and be expected to visit for work on occasion.‍While in this role, you will consistently be working and focusing on your own development and experience as a coach and programme lead within the world of rowing and grassroots sports. While in this role, you will have the chance to shadow peers, have mentors within your team, and have support of your line manager and coach developer. Your development is at the heart of the programme, supported by your colleagues and using the framework of opportunities that LYR will offer, you will be responsible for making the most of your journey with LYR. This opportunity will be powerful and valuable experience that will leave you with the qualifications, skills, and knowledge to flourish if you use it well.‍‍Performance StandardsLead on a London branch of Active RowManaging the Active Row Programme across a specific areaEstablishing opportunities to expand and develop the programmeOverseeing the LYR network in the local areaLiaising and maintaining a relationship with stakeholders including universities and watersports clubsCo-ordinating administrative support, session coaches and volunteersUndertaking general administrative tasks and trainingCarrying out remote work and managing your time efficientlyProvide regular updates and written reports for LYR management and programme funders on the progress of the Active Row programme in you area, supported by a member of Senior Management TeamResearch and write case studies, supported by other staff, demonstrating the impact of the Active Row programme in your area‍Managing Schools and establish indoor and on water activityOversee the relationship between LYR and the schools/organisations and other partner groupsManage the expectations of programme participants and ensuring that the terms of the contract are met, particularly around the usage and servicing of LYR equipmentEngage the schools and organisations you work with in all the events the LYR request that they attendOrganise internal and local eventsEvaluate and reporting to your managers the quality and condition of the relationships you are managing on a regular basisBuild and promote an LYR Community Open Club as away of providing recreational rowing opportunitiesCoaching SessionsPlanning and preparing sessions for participants of various skill and abilityEngage participants in safe and fun sessionsBuilding participation in underrepresented groupsMonitor and record all the necessary data for sessions you are leading onEvaluate and report on the progress of participants and sharing feedback with them directly as well as with the group leader and your managersReport any incidents, damage or safeguarding concerns using the correct channelsLead sessions both on land and on waterDeveloping YourselfManaging your attitude and expectationsOrganising yourself and developing a routine that will help you thriveCommunicate clearly with your colleagues and managersEngage fully in the opportunities that are provided, and completing all the necessary training and qualifications required for the rolePlan and shape a development plan that you are passionate aboutEvaluating your options and goalsAnalysing your performance and using that to build your goalsReport and communicate openly and honestly with your managers on your complete experience and journeyBenefitsEnrolment into LYR pension scheme, with the People’s Pension (subject to meeting qualifying criteria)20 days’ holiday per year plus 4 company gift days (2 during summer and 2 during the Christmas holidays)Travel expensesPersonal SpecificationExperiencePrevious experience of co-ordinating or leading a programmeExperience of working both independently and as part of a teamRowing experience and holds or be prepared to complete a L2 Rowing Coach qualificationUnderstanding and experience of using technologyPrevious experience of working independently and remotely‍Abilities, skills, and knowledgeAbility to make sensible decisionsWillingness to apply yourselfCommitted to developing yourselfCapable adapting to changing environments and situationsSkilled at communication, time management, and teamworkHolds a current and valid driving licencePersonal attributesEnthusiastic approach to working with young people who face barriers to participation and physical activityPassionate and spiritedProactive and pragmatic approachOpen minded and considerateSupportive and helpfulEngagingProfessionalApproachable and accommodatingObservantConfident