Lead Rowing Coach

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Rowing specialist to help shape the future of Rowing at Emanuel School and build on Emanuel School Boat Club’s rich history of achievement.

As Lead Rowing Coach you will join an ambitious coaching team with a commitment to developing rowers at every level and taking our Rowing programme forward. You will lead either our J15 boys' and girls' programme or our J16–J18 girls' programme, working closely with the Director of Rowing to develop athletes, strengthen performance and create an outstanding Rowing experience.

From designing and delivering training programmes to preparing crews for competition, you will play an important role in developing technical skills, confidence, resilience and a lifelong enjoyment of Rowing. You will also help foster a positive, supportive and ambitious club culture where every rower has the opportunity to fulfil their potential.

We are looking for a motivated and inspiring individual with a strong background in Rowing, whether as an athlete or coach, and the ability to engage, challenge and support young people. You will bring sound technical knowledge, excellent communication and organisational skills, and a genuine commitment to athlete development and wellbeing. A recognised Rowing coaching qualification and RYA Powerboat Level 2 qualification are required, although we welcome candidates willing to gain these within the relevant timeframes. Experience of coaching at a competitive level would be advantageous.

Flexible hours will need to be worked and regular weekend working will be required due to the events in the calendar. The successful candidate must be available to work on Saturdays & occasional Sundays to coach.

Working at Emanuel

There is a genuine buzz at the school. Colleagues enjoy their work and, like the pupils, are ambitious for the school. 

Everyone works hard here, and anyone joining the school should expect to do so. There’s a strong sense of community and source of friendship. From the briefing to all staff, to the half termly staff meetings, termly consultative group meetings and a common room committee, there’s ongoing dialogue about the school’s aims. Colleagues nominate their peers for termly ACE awards to acknowledge those who best embody the school’s values and a whole staff wellbeing day ensures a collegiate and supportive environment between support and teaching staff.  

We aim to look after our staff too. We have an appraisal scheme with a focus on the employee’s professional development; we sponsor postgraduate courses and a range of training opportunities; we offer a healthcare plan via Simply Health that includes counselling and medical support; and we’re committed to supporting staff wellbeing. On a more practical level, all staff benefit from good pension provision and free lunches. 

For further details and to apply please click the apply button.

The closing date for applications is 22 November 2026.

Interviews may take place as applications are received, so early applications are encouraged.

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Emanuel School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Prior to applying, candidates should read our Recruitment Policy and our Recruitment Privacy Notice.