GB ROWING TEAM START PROGRAMME - British Rowing

JOB DESCRIPTIONREGIONAL START & DEVELOPMENT COACHYorkshireBackground/BaseThis is a joint venture between the GB Rowing Team Start Programme and the British RowingCoaching in Clubs ProgrammeThe project will be based at Doncaster Rowing Club in collaboration with the University ofSheffield and Sheffield Hallam University.The project will focus on female athletes.Purpose of the JobDevelop the talent search and identification system. Provide technical coaching of young rowerswithin the Start Programme and develop these rowers to high performance levels. The Start Groupis intended to recruit 3-6 athletes per year and to total of 6-8 athletes.Support and develop six female rowers in Yorkshire who meet the parameters of the programmeand enable them to attend and make progress through the GBRT National Trials System.To facilitate an agreed number of regional training days, open to 17-22 year olds athletes andtheir coaches from the Yorkshire Region, and where appropriate to develop composite crews forthese athletes.Line ManagementThe post-holder is responsible to the Start Manager in partnership with the Regional Team Leader.Specific ResponsibiliesEstablishment and co-ordination of talent searches in the area - in particular of females atUniversity of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University. Organising and conducting theselection trials in the target group.Recommending rowers for inclusion in the programme to the Start Manager.Identification and support of six 17-22 year old female athletes who meet the requiredstandards.Approaching selected rowers and securing their commitment to the programme, ensuringparents are included for junior rowers.

Organisation and delivery of technical and physical training. Providing daily coaching andsupport for the rowers identified.For the ’Excel’ athletes, developing a sustainable coaching structure via the developmentand education of their club coaches. Running regional training days and, whereappropriate, the formation and running of regional crews.Liaising with the relevant host clubs for the use of facilities and equipment. Keeping theminformed about the rowers progress.Liaising with relevant rowing bodies such as clubs so that rowers can be included in groupactivities.Monitoring progress of the identified rowers and liaising with the Start Manager and TeamLeader for the evaluation of this information.Being part of a network of coaches covering the UK. Working with these coaches to deliverthe Start Programme and Coaching in Clubs Programme.Assisting with the running of testing days/camps for the Start Programme.Attend national trials, assessments and training camps as required.If required work within the GB Rowing Team High Performance Programme.General ResponsibilitiesThese include:Supporting publicly the National Lottery, GB Rowing Team’s sponsors and suppliers,including the Start Programme’s sponsor Siemens. Wearing British Rowing / GB RowingTeam clothing as appropriate. The post-holder may not be associated with anotherorganisation or sponsor in the course of their work with British Rowing without theInternational Manager’s written agreement.Following British Rowing’s Policies and Procedures, ensuring that these are consistentlyapplied by staff and rowers for whom the post-holder is responsible. Special attention mustbe given to British Rowing’s Policies on safety and anti-doping.Representing British Rowing / GB Rowing Team as necessary at external events includingNational Coaching Conferences, presenting a positive image of British Rowing, its’committees, volunteers and staff.Such duties as may be reasonably required to ensure the overall objectives of the GBRowing Team Start Programme and the British Rowing Coaching in Clubs Programme aremet.Contribute, where appropriate, to coach education within British Rowing.Criteria for SuccessThe successful recruitment of sufficient rowers of the required standard.All selected rowers to make regular significant progress towards senior internationalperformance standard.3 female rowers to meet the standard for attending Autumn 2012 trials. 1 athlete to be invited to Spring Assessments 2013.

HoursThe post-holder will need to work the hours necessary to complete the task. This will requiresignificant time in evenings and weekends, as well as residential camps and competitions.LeaveLeave must be agreed in advance with the Line Management.The successful candidate will be required to complete the CRB clearance process.