Performance Rowing Coach

About the role

The University of Aberdeen is looking to appoint an ambitious and experienced Performance Rowing Coach to lead and shape the senior performance programme at University Rowing Aberdeen (URA), a Scottish Rowing Performance Partner Programme at the forefront of the University's expanding high-performance environment.

Established in 2012, University Rowing Aberdeen has achieved success at GB Under 23 and Senior International level and is now looking to build on these achievements in the years ahead. The successful candidate will play a central role in driving performance standards, supporting athlete progression, and strengthening the club's long-term vision. Working closely with student athletes, university staff, volunteers, and external partners, the appointed coach will be expected to foster a positive, ambitious, and high-performing environment that enables athletes to realise their full potential.

The post forms part of the Experience, Engagement and Wellbeing Team and will be line managed within the Sport and Exercise Team — a dynamic group of professional services staff and coaches who support the development of several performance programmes and sports clubs across the University.

Responsibilities

• Lead the coaching and development of the senior performance end of University Rowing Aberdeen
• Support the wider athlete pathway and help ensure effective integration across all levels of the programme
• Drive performance standards and support athlete progression
• Strengthen the club's long-term vision
• Collaborate with student athletes, university staff, volunteers, and external partners
• Deliver coaching and programme activities at the Aberdeen Aquatics Centre, boat houses on the River Dee, and ergometer training facilities on the Old Aberdeen campus
• Attend training camps and competitions across Scotland and the UK

Qualifications and experience

Salary will be at the appropriate point on Grade 5, 60% of £33,002 - £36,636 per annum, pro rata and negotiable with placement according to qualifications and experience.

Additional information

The role will be primarily based at the Aberdeen Aquatics Centre, with office working and regular meetings taking place there. The post holder will travel regularly between the club's boat houses on the River Dee and the ergometer training facilities on the Old Aberdeen campus. Attendance at training camps and competitions across Scotland and the UK will also be required.

In accordance with UKVI immigration rules, this role does not meet the salary requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment.

Informal enquiries should be made to Gillian Kerr, Sport and Active Health Officer: g.kerr@abdn.ac.uk