Active Row Leeds Programme Manager

Organisation: London Youth Rowing
Salary: £23,000 -£26,000
Location: Greater Leeds
Contract type: (Full time)
Closing date: 15 September 2025
Job Description: Job Description
Active Row (AR) is LYR's flagship school engagement programme. The programme aims to engage participants from a range of different backgrounds, introducing them to the sport of rowing, tackling inactivity, building Life Skills, and improving wellbeing. The programme currently runs across London, Nottingham, Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, Kent, and Bristol. Schools are provided with coaching and equipment to run indoor rowing clubs through the winter, and on-water rowing in the spring and summer.

This role is based in Leeds and will be responsible for overseeing the Leeds branch of the Active Row programme. This will include managing the relationships that LYR has with local schools and organisations at every level, as well as liaising with stakeholders in the programme. The role includes delivering sessions, working with local universities and rowing clubs, and co-ordinating and recruiting a team of volunteers to help you with session delivery. You will often be working independently and remotely, but need to maintain good, strong communication with your coaching team, supporting your colleagues closely both mentally and practically. There will be times throughout the year that you will be required to travel to London for work.

While in this role, you will consistently be working on your own development as a coach and programme lead within the world of rowing and grassroots sports. 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.

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Pay and Hours
This is a full-time role with a salary between £23,000 -£26,000 depending on experience. LYR operates on a 4-day week. The working days are either Monday to Thursday, or Tuesday to Friday, typically with at least one evening a week and occasional weekends/events throughout the year. Days in lieu of working additional hours will be arranged and agreed with your managers.

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Performance Standards

Manager of the Leeds branch of Active Row:
Liaise and maintain a relationship with stakeholders including universities and watersports clubs
Represent the core values and message of LYR in Leeds
Provide regular updates and written reports for LYR management and programme funders on the progress of the Active Row programme in Leeds, supported by a member of Senior Management Team
Research and write case studies, supported by other staff, demonstrating the impact of the Active Row programme in Leeds
Co-ordinate, train and support any session coaches and/or volunteers that support on programme delivery
Establish any opportunities to expand and develop the programme
Undertake general administrative tasks and training
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‍Managing Schools and establish on water activity:
Recruit and maintain the participation of at least 10 schools in the programme, with high levels of pupil premium
Oversee the relationship between LYR and the schools/organisations and other partner groups
Manage the expectations of programme participants and ensuring that the terms of the contract are met, particularly around the usage and servicing of LYR equipment
Engage the schools and organisations you work with in all the events the LYR request that they attend
Collect and complete data and registers for all sessions taking that take place as part of the programme
Organise small scale internal and local events for groups to take part in
Evaluate and reporting to your managers the quality and condition of the relationships you are managing on a regular basis
Grow and promote an LYR Community Open Club as a way of providing recreational rowing opportunities
Deliver professional development sessions for teachers and schools to develop their rowing knowledge
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‍Coaching Sessions:
Plan and prepare sessions for participants of various skill and ability
Engage participants in safe and fun sessions
Build SEND and AP participation
Monitor and record all the necessary data for sessions
Evaluate and report on the progress of participants and sharing feedback with them directly as well as with the group leader and your managers
Report any incidents, damage or safeguarding concerns using the correct channels
Lead sessions both on land and on water
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‍Developing Yourself:
Manage your attitude and expectations
Organise yourself and developing a routine that will help you thrive
Communicate clearly with your colleagues and managers
Engage fully in the opportunities that are provided, and completing all the necessary training and qualifications required for the role
Plan and shape a development plan that you are passionate about
Report and communicate openly and honestly with your managers on your complete experience and journey
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Event Management:
Working with a team to co-ordinate and deliver an event
Promoting events to your network
Organising and planning specific details and event requirements
Collection and management of data
Communicating and supporting participants and group leaders with tasks throughout the event
Hands on delivery of events in a variety of roles and positions
Reporting feedback on the event and submitting that to your managers
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‍Benefits
Enrolment 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 expenses
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‍Person Specification
‍Experience:
Previous experience of co-ordinating or leading a programme
Experience of working both independently and as part of a team
Rowing experience and holds or be prepared to complete a L2 Rowing Coach qualification
Understanding and experience of using technology
Previous experience of working independently and remotely

Abilities, skills and knowledge:
Ability to make sensible decisions
Willingness to apply yourself
Committed to developing yourself
Capable adapting to changing environments and situations
Skilled at communication, time management, and teamwork
Holds a current and valid driving licence

‍Personal attributes:
Enthusiastic approach to working with young people who face barriers to participation and physical activity
Passionate and spirited
Proactive and pragmatic approach
Open minded and considerate
Supportive and helpful
Engaging
Professional
Approachable and accommodating
Observant
Confident
How to apply: To apply for this role, you should submit: - An updated CV which shows your full career history with any breaks explained, we recommend that this is no longer than three pages. - A supporting statement explaining why you are interested in this role, detailing how you are a good candidate for this role and how you fulfil the person specification, again we recommend that this is no longer than two pages. Please submit the documents via email to Bobbie Morgan, Head of Operations: bmorgan@londonyouthrowing.com If you apply, we will aim to acknowledge your application within 24 hours of receipt. If after that time you have not heard from us, please telephone the LYR office (0203 434 0990) to ensure that it has arrived. Using a secure email address and putting the job title/organisation in the subject line reduces the chances of any email going into spam.