Lead Coach, Junior section

Organisation: York City Rowing Club
Salary: Dependent on experience and qualifications
Location: York
Contract type: (Full time)
Closing date: 13 February 2026
Job Description: Based in York City Centre, with access to 20km of the River Ouse, we are looking to grow our junior section, bringing more success at local and national regattas as well as giving more young people opportunity to participate, in line with our ethos of rowing being available to all.

The Lead Coach will have responsibility for leading, managing and organising all junior rower development at York City. We are looking for an excellent ambassador for YCRC, who is enthusiastic and engaging, with a genuine passion for coaching young people and working with volunteer coaches, parents and guardians.

Key responsibilities
-Coordinate and plan all junior training and development programmes and training sessions, including for high performance athletes.
-Attend and manage junior participation in regattas and other activities identified by the Junior Leadership team, such as NSR, Henley RR & HWR and British Championships, Performance Development Academies and opportunities for Continuing Professional Development.
-Be responsible for junior section administration, including coaching resources and development, entries, junior Learn to Row, training camps and towing to events.

What we are looking for
-Experience of coaching juniors as part of a team, on a full time or part time basis.
-British Rowing Level 2 Club Coach accreditation, or equivalent, relevant 1st Aid and child welfare course and a clean driving licence.
-RYA level 2 launch driving qualification and trailer driving experience, or willingness to obtain these.
-Experience of leading and/or supporting a rowing programme, working with schools/external partners/organisations, growing membership and fundraising, such as grant applications, donations or squad events.

What we can offer
This full-time position will offer remuneration relative to experience and qualifications. We are expecting the role to be self-employed but may consider other options for the right candidate.
How to apply: For more details please contact us. To apply, please send a CV and covering letter to chairman@ycrc.co.uk including: -Details of your coaching experience, approach and performance success. -Experience of outreach activities. -Achievements relating to growing participation. -Experience relating to coordination and development of volunteer coaches and engagement with parents. -Fundraising experience and achievements.