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Performance Rowing Coach

Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club Causeway Bay, Wan Chai District

Posted August 1, 2024

The Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club is looking for high calibre individual to fill the position of Performance Rowing Coach. This position will report directly to the Rowing and Paddle Sports Manager.

Position Summary

The Performance Rowing Coach is responsible for developing and implementing programmes for the advanced rowing sections at the RHKYC. These include adult fine rowing, adult coastal rowing and youth teams. With 4 separate rowing locations in Hong Kong and over 325 adult rowers and 40 youth rowers, the opportunity to develop high performance squads across the different segments at the club is an exciting challenge. The club currently has a fleet of 31 fine rowing boats at Shatin, 15 coastal rowing boats at Causeway Bay and a further 23 boats (coastal and fine) at Middle Island. This position will work closely with the Head of Rowing Operations, the Senior Rowing Coach and the other part-time coaches. 

Coach Duties

Management of Coaching Plans

• Manage the integration of a performance programme into the core rowing programmes that cover both water and land based sessions across Fine, Coastal and Youth rowing at Shatin, Causeway Bay and Middle Island for Sculling and Sweep Rowing.
• Work with the full time coach team to support the development of courses and programmes for the Fine, Coastal and Youth rowing sections of the club covering fitness, endurance, strength and technique.
• Actively participate in any other coaching at all levels and in all programmes.
• Evaluate all aspects of RHKYC rowing programmes on an ongoing basis and formally present evaluations to respective committees with the senior rowing team.

Management of Coaching Team

• Provide guidance and support to the coach team responsible for the development of youth rowing. Help to manage the advanced youth pathway including the transition from RHKYC to Sports Institute level rowing in the case of high potential youth rowers. 
• Support the Assistant Manager and Head of Rowing Operations to develop and improve the Adult Level 1 and 2 courses. 
• Provide leadership and guidance to junior and part-time Rowing coaches.

Crew Selection / Management of Regattas / Overseas events

• Manage the crew selection process for key regattas. Prepares teams accordingly with suitable training programmes. 
• Provide strategic direction on how the club teams should participate in overseas regatta.
• Coaching at Regattas and Training Camps – both home and overseas.

Other Coaching Duties / Responsibilities

• Prepare to work on weekends and holidays, as well as some early mornings.
• Promote the best interests of RHKYC Rowing with external parties, members and participants through relationship management. 
• Participate in sub-committees and race organisation committees as required. 
• Ensure rowing boats / oars / equipment are correctly set-up.
• Carry out ad-hoc boat maintenance on a when required basis.
• Give input to the Rowing Fleet Management process.
• Adhere to the Safety Policies of the RHKYC. 
• Perform such other duties as may be reasonably requested by the Rowing & Paddle Sports Manager and Head of Rowing Operations.

We look for people with:

• UK Level 2 Coaching or equivalent
• Experience of rowing / coxing/ coaching at a high performance level
• Pleasure Vessel Operator’s Certificate of Competency, Level 2
• Proven track record in rowing coaching – Fine and Coastal
• First Aid skills and knowledge
• Strong and inspirational leadership skills
• Ability to plan and deliver against identified goals
• Commitment to equality and diversity

We offer attractive remuneration and excellent fringe benefits to the right candidate.  Interested parties should submit a comprehensive CV together with a salary expectation to The Human Resources Manager, Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club, Kellett Island, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong or e-mail to  [email protected]

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