Rowing Coach

De Montfort University (DMU) is an ambitious, globally minded institution with a relentless focus on delivering quality teaching and learning, and a campus-wide focus on providing a sector-leading student experience.

A culturally rich university with a palpable commitment to the public good, it strives to maintain a stimulating and inclusive environment where staff and students are able to thrive. The university is a vibrant, multicultural hub of learning, creativity and innovation that never surrenders to convention. Our success is built on a fantastic student experience coupled with award-winning teaching and world-class facilities that help students develop the skills and attitudes employer's demand.

Faculty / Directorate

DMUsport vision is to transform our students by delivering an engaging student experience for sport and physical activity which enables them to develop their proudest moments during their time at De Montfort University. We support our students to lead an active lifestyle through a range of high quality, inclusive sport and physical activity opportunities, where student voice is central to our delivery. Enhance and nurture leadership skills and performance of students who engage in our programmes, whilst contributing to their sense of belonging through their sporting community.

Role

The Rowing Coach will lead an engaged and committed small group of rowers. Predominately coaching along the Soar, in the centre of Leicester. This is a section of canalised river which is shared use with our neighbours, Leicester Rowing Club. The club range from complete beginners through to talented rowers with aspirations of medals at BUCS events and qualifying for Henley. The club focusses on sculling, with some sweep. The role will also be expected to conduct minor repairs on the fleet of boats. There will be a focus to deliver to the needs of the student club, whilst supporting sport development colleagues to target underrepresented communities within our student body and work to close attainment gaps.

The role is on a part-time, delivering 22 hours a week for 32 weeks of the year. There will be times when the position is the only DMU staff member on site.

Ideal Candidate

To be successful, you will be passionate about the delivering inclusive rowing sessions. Supporting beginners from a wide socioeconomic background through to university rowers who have prior experience of club rowing. You’ll understand the needs and motivations of university students.

An individual who thrives in supporting others to develop, with a key focus on supporting young people to thrive in rowing and their academic studies. The individual must have an understanding and demonstration of safeguarding in a university setting. You will have the opportunity to develop professionally and demonstrate direct impact on the student experience.

Interview and practical date: Saturday 12th October.

For an informal conversation, please contact Fiona Dick by emailing fiona.dick@dmu.ac.uk. For full details of this post, please click on to the job description/ person specification button.

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