The OUBC seeks an experienced Coach with Operations management to join their high-performance coaching team which aims to deliver a rowing programme to win The Boat Race and compete at the highest level, year-round.
About the Role
The role is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic coach who has been either an Assistant or Head Coach with some international experience. The ideal candidate will also have experience of crews racing on the Tideway.
The successful applicant will report to the Head Coach, Men to gain experience across all areas of a high-performance programme, work with world class athletes in one of the most iconic rowing clubs in world student rowing.
The role will provide an opportunity to work alongside and support the OUBC coaching team by providing advanced on/off water coaching, including data management and assisting our Boathouse and Equipment Manager. They will be given a leading role in all aspects of the programme but with special focus on S&C and talent identification within the University, liaising with the college boat clubs, as well as coaching OUBC development boats at fixtures and regattas year-round.
Candidate Profile
The candidate must have the highest levels of integrity, ethical behaviour, and adherence to principles of safe sport and fair play. In addition, the ideal candidate will satisfy most, but not necessarily all, of the following skills and experiences:
Previous experience as a rowing coach at junior or senior level. Able to demonstrate experience in organising sessions, planning training camps and fixtures, maintaining equipment, race administration and arranging transport/accommodation.
Proficient in all aspects of high-performance sport, including training physiology, strength and conditioning, nutrition and biomechanics, rigging and psychology.
5+ years of experience as a high-performance rower and student athlete within a successful women’s or men’s programme. Experience of the Championship Course between Putney and Mortlake in London is desirable.
Experience as an athlete or coach using the Peach telemetry system.
A level 2 coaching qualification is desirable but not essential.
The ideal candidate will have broader professional work experience that demonstrates a high level of administrative capability, diligence, initiative and relationship management.
Locations
OUBC crews primarily train from the Fleming Boathouse in Wallingford and at the Iffley Road Sports Centre in Oxford. The crews also spend considerable time training on the Thames in London and at the Redgrave Pinsent Rowing Lake in Caversham.
How to Apply
Please send a CV and cover email to Mark Fangen-Hall at mark.fangen-hall@oubc.org.uk by Monday 7th April 2025. Please use the Job Title as the subject line of the email. Your cover email should explain why you would like to join the coaching team at the OUBC and what excites you about this role.
Salary:Â Competitive and based on experienced.
Type:Â Full time
Application Dates: From Monday 7th April, 2025 to Sunday April 20th 2025