Rowing Head Coach

Colleges Sport Limited; City of London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent sports organization is looking for a dedicated individual to develop and coordinate the Rowing programme at Surrey Sports Park. The role involves overseeing rowing delivery, focusing on high performance, and coaching the performance squads. Applicants should be proactive in managing coaches and collaborating with departments to enrich the student experience. The position offers competitive benefits, a supportive work environment, and a chance to significantly impact the sport and student community.

Benefits

Free Full Access membership at Surrey Sports Park

Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Varied and supportive work environment

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the development and coordination of the Rowing programme at Surrey Sports Park.
• Oversee all aspects of rowing delivery: High Performance, Senior, and Development Squads.
• Drive programmes focusing on participation and development.
• Coach and manage performance squads for Team Surrey in competitions.
• Manage rowing coaches and collaborate with internal departments.

Job description

Closing date:  2 January 2026
Location:  Guildford
Region:  South East
Employment type:  Full Time
Salary:  31377 to 33700

Description

You will be responsible for the development and coordination of the Rowing programme at Surrey Sports Park, for the University of Surrey.

You will oversea all aspects of rowing delivery: High Performance, Senior, and Development Squads.

You will drive programmes focusing on participation and development, as well as coach and manage the performance squads representing Team Surrey in British University College Sport (BUCS) and/or local and national competitions.

You will manage the rowing coaches and work with other internal departments (e.g. Campus and ClubSport teams) to ensure engaging and effective rowing delivery.

Supporting the Performance Sport Officer, you will also responsible for the day-to-day delivery elements of the partnership with Molesey Rowing Club.

You are expected to apply your technical and practical knowledge of rowing in order to provide advice and coaching to further develop the sport.

You will manage your own work to ensure that key deadlines and objectives are met, with supervisory approval.

You will actively contribute to the success of Team Surrey and improving the experience of Surrey students.

What we offer

• Free Full Access membership at Surrey Sports Park
• Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Varied and supportive work environment

Surrey Sports Park is at the heart of sport and physical activity in Surrey, and our mission is to deliver the best possible sport, health, and wellbeing experience to our University of Surrey students and to the wider SSP community.

We provide strategic added value to the University by delivering an outstanding student experience through social and competitive sport and providing an excellent environment for wellness and fitness for Surrey staff and students, and our community impact is significant both culturally and physically.