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Posted: 15 June 2026
To support the delivery of Scottish Rowing’s Summer of Sport programme, we are recruiting 12 new fixed term Outreach coaching roles to help increase coaching and leadership capacity within clubs and communities.
Working through Scottish Rowing’s network of clubs and community partners, the postholders will help deliver safe, inclusive and accessible rowing activity shaped around local need, including Come and Try sessions and short introductory programmes with the ultimate aim to grow our sport wider than ever.
These coaching opportunities are open to individuals aged 18-26 years old, with full training provided to ensure postholders can deliver sessions safely and effectively.
Location – Various locations across several local authority areas
Contract Type - Fixed-term, to be agreed during recruitment process
Salary - £15 per hour
Click here to download the Application Pack for more information
THE UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
DIRECTORATE OF PEOPLE
PERFORMANCE ROWING COACH
REF: EEW006A
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.
The role will be primarily based at the Aberdeen Aquatics Centre, where office working and regular meetings will take place. The post holder will also travel regularly between the club’s boat houses on the River Dee and the ergometer training facilities located on the Old Aberdeen campus to deliver coaching and programme activities. Attendance at training camps and competitions across Scotland and the UK will also be required.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and forward-thinking coach to shape the future direction of University Rowing Aberdeen, contribute to the continued development of performance rowing within the Scottish university sector, and access valuable personal development opportunities within the Scottish Rowing and British Rowing performance pathway.
The primary purpose of this role is to lead the coaching and development of the senior performance end of University Rowing Aberdeen, while also supporting the wider athlete pathway and helping to ensure effective integration across all levels of the programme.
Salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 5, 60% of £33,002 - £36,636 per annum, pro rata and negotiable with placement according to qualifications and experience.
Informal enquiries should be made to Gillian Kerr, Sport and Active Health Officer e-mail: g.kerr@abdn.ac.uk
In accordance with the UKVI immigration rules, it is with regret that this role DOES NOT MEET THE SALARY REQUIREMENTS for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. For this role, the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment and obtain the right to work in the UK. Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.
To apply online for this position visit https://www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs/vacancies/EEW006A
Job Reference Number: EEW006A
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 23 July 2026
Posted: 13 February 2026
Date: Ongoing
Venue: Firhill Youth Project and Community Sports Hub
Sport / Physical Activity: Watersports
Organisation: Firhill Youth Project and Community Sports Hub
Contact: Chairperson / chair.fypcsh@gmail.com
Based at the Firhill Basin, we provide local young people with a number of free/affordable, accessible, and sustainable opportunities to become active and stay active in their local community through rowing and other water sports activities. We understand the necessity for young people to have meaningful opportunities to participate in sport and physical activity, and it is our mission to help break down the barriers that currently hinder their participation.
Read more: Charity Trustee Positions - The Firhill Youth Project & Community Sports Hub
