We are looking for an enthusiastic apprentice to work with All Aboard Youth Rowing as a Coach based at Warrington Rowing Club, to work towards the Community Activator Coach Level 2, over the duration of 15 months, alongside you daily roles and responsiblities.
A background in the sport of rowing is not required, we can teach you everything you need to know. However, some experience of organised sport or gym-based training is desirable.
The apprentice coach will assist with the delivery of on-water rowing and land-based sessions on the rowing machine and in the gym.
At All Aboard Youth Rowing you will:
- get paid to do something you love
- assist with and eventually coach water rowing, land based rowing and gym sessions
- get the chance to learn new skills, meet new contacts and open up future opportunities in sport
- make a positive difference in the local community
- work with a welcoming and supportive team
- get a load of training opportunities at the same time.
You will be a British Rowing Apprentice Rowing Coach, which allows you to get a qualification and get paid to do it.
You will be based at Warrington Rowing Club. The club provides free access to rowing to children from local state secondary schools.
Rowing is a sport that requires skill and technique in a boat as well as a dedication to land based training.
As an apprentice coach you will support the delivery of rowing on the river alongside our experienced rowing coaches and land-based training on the rowing machine and gym.
British Rowing will support your development as a coach enrolling you on to a Level 2 Club Coach award and allowing you the opportunity to shadow coaches working with Olympic pathway athletes.
Your qualification will be delivered by Lifetime Training, but you will be part of the Coach Core family - giving you access to loads of extra perks, including kit, training from partners such as UK Coaching and the chance to coach at local/regional sport events.
A background in sport of rowing is not required however, we would like candidates to demonstrate at interview how their prior experience in different sports or gym-based training could apply to the sport of rowing.
Rowing is an outdoor sport and rowing coaches will lead sessions in all weathers. We'll provide you with the right clothing to make sure you're safe and warm, but working in all weathers should be anticipated.
Desired Skills
This is an apprenticeship programme, desinged to help you gain skills and experience 'on the job.' We aren't looking for any previous coaching qualifications of rowing, but certain personal qualities and characteristics are a must. (See below). The successful applicant will be assisting and delivering rowing and physical activity sessions at the rowing club. You will need to reliable, enthusiastic, energetic and committed.
Personal qualities
We're looking for candidates over the age of 18 who love the idea of working in a team towards a common goal. Your job will be supporting young people to be the best they can be, so being friendly and trustworthy is a must.
No prior coaching experience is required, but a willingness to learn, work hard and challenge yourself is important.
Qualifications required
No specific qualifications required!
Future prospects
his apprenticeship can lead to many different career avenues. The first is becoming a dedicated rowing coach. The Apprentice may also wish to pursue a future career in community sports leading physical activity sessions or pursue S&C and gym based roles.
In collaboration with British Rowing, together we will support you to become a fully qualified rowing coach. On track earnings for asessional rowing coach in the North West are £17.50 per hour.
Did you know...
89% of Coach Core graduates agreed that the programme had helped thier career.
60% were stilll working with their original employer and 74% of those were earning a higher salary once they completed.
Training to be delivered
Community Activator Coach Apprenticeship L2 including Functional Skills in Maths and English
Employer
All Aboard Youth Rowing
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Howley Lane
Cheshire
Warrington
WA1 1SP
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