Junior Talent Inclusion Coach – Agecroft RC

Salford Source: WhatJobs

£30,000 to £38,000 depending on…

Agecroft is one of the new Talent Inclusion Academies and this role is part funded by British Rowing, The Junior Talent Inclusion Coach will grow junior membership, improve performance standards, and provide opportunities for young people from ethnically diverse and lower socioeconomic backgrounds to access and thrive in rowing.

Agecroft Rowing Club, based in Salford Quays, Manchester, is one of the leading provincial clubs in the country with an excellent boathouse, fleet of boats and gym facility.

The Agecroft junior squad has existed in its current form for three years, with 50 members now competing regularly. Graduates of the squad have already rowed for GB at U19 World Championships, and the club juniors recently won medals at the British Club Championships.

The aim is to double the size of the squad over the next three years, with the successful applicant receiving support from the PDA and current successful coaching structure, becoming part of a team that will support future development of the junior coaching structure.

The Talent Inclusion Coach will create and deliver inclusive, high-quality training environments that enable young people aged 14-19 to progress from community and school programmes into the British Rowing Talent Pathway. The role is central to bridging the gap between grassroots engagement and performance-level training, while embedding long-term sustainability within Agecroft RC.

Key Responsibilities

Coaching and Athlete Development

Deliver structured weekly coaching on-water, land, and S&C.
Implement age-appropriate training in line with British Rowing’s Rower Development Guide and How Much, How Often principles.
Support athlete progression into club squads, Performance Development Academies (PDAs), Higher Performance Academies (HPAs) and national trials.
Ensure all coaching is safe, inclusive, and in line with safeguarding and welfare standards.

Community and School Engagement

Build and sustain strong links with at least three local schools/youth organisations within 30 minutes of the club.
Develop taster sessions, Learn to Row programmes, and engagement activities that grow participation.
Promote positive experiences for young people, ensuring that those from underrepresented groups feel welcomed and supported.

Partnership and Collaboration

Work closely with the host club’s Junior Coordinator, Welfare Officer and volunteers to expand junior capacity.
Collaborate with British Rowing staff (England Pathway Manager, Regional Talent Coach, Community Development Team) to align delivery with national strategy.
Share learning, case studies and best practice across the Talent Inclusion network.

Sustainability and Development

Contribute to the development of a financially viable model to sustain the role beyond the initial 3-year funding.
Mentor and support volunteer coaches to increase overall coaching capacity at the club.
Promote environmental stewardship in line with British Rowing’s commitment to thriving waters and sustainability.

Person Specification

Recognised rowing coaching qualification (minimum: British Rowing Level 2 or equivalent) or demonstrable experience with commitment to achieve this.
Proven experience coaching junior athletes in a club or pathway environment.
Strong understanding of inclusive coaching practice and a commitment to equality, diversity and safeguarding.
Excellent communication skills, able to engage young people, parents, schools and community partners.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
Enhanced DBS clearance and safeguarding training (or willingness to undertake).
Experience working in diverse community settings.
Familiarity with British Rowing’s Talent Pathway, PDAs and performance benchmarks.
Track record of progressing athletes to regional/national standard.
Experience supporting business or programme sustainability (e.g. cross-subsidy models, partnerships).
Ability to collect and analyse participation and performance data.