Tyne Amateur Rowing Club, a community rowing club on the Tyne at Newburn, is recruiting a new Volunteer Chair for Tyne Youth Rowing (TYR), its youth programme run by an active committee that meets monthly, giving children the opportunity to experience rowing, learn new skills and grow through the sport.
About the role
Helping lead and grow the Tyne Youth Rowing programme. The committee already manages day-to-day running; the Chair oversees that work, provides strategic direction and builds the key regional connections that will help the programme reach more young people. The Chair provides strategic leadership and coordination for TYR, overseeing delivery, partnerships and funding to keep the programme sustainable, inclusive and impactful.
What you'll do
- Chair monthly TYR committee meetings, ensuring clear planning, action tracking and accountability
- Support the committee and strengthen existing partnerships while developing new ones across the region
- Identify, apply for and manage grants or sponsorship opportunities to support delivery and growth
- Champion inclusion, youth development and community sport
What they're looking for
Someone who can provide strategic direction and build connections across the region, with a commitment to inclusion, youth development and community sport. Full person specification in the role description on the British Rowing jobs page.
Practical details
Voluntary; reasonable expenses reimbursed. Approximately 4-6 hours per month including monthly committee meetings and ad hoc events. Reports to the Tyne Amateur Rowing Club Committee.
How to apply
Send a cover letter and CV to jobs@tynearc.com. To discuss the role first, contact youthrowing@tynearc.com. Advert: https://www.britishrowing.org/job/chair-of-tyne-youth-rowing-tyne-amateur-rowing-club/ - closing Monday 30 November 2026, 11:59pm. The club reserves the right to close early if a suitable candidate emerges.
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About the role
Helping lead and grow the Tyne Youth Rowing programme. The committee already manages day-to-day running; the Chair oversees that work, provides strategic direction and builds the key regional connections that will help the programme reach more young people. The Chair provides strategic leadership and coordination for TYR, overseeing delivery, partnerships and funding to keep the programme sustainable, inclusive and impactful.
What you'll do
- Chair monthly TYR committee meetings, ensuring clear planning, action tracking and accountability
- Support the committee and strengthen existing partnerships while developing new ones across the region
- Identify, apply for and manage grants or sponsorship opportunities to support delivery and growth
- Champion inclusion, youth development and community sport
What they're looking for
Someone who can provide strategic direction and build connections across the region, with a commitment to inclusion, youth development and community sport. Full person specification in the role description on the British Rowing jobs page.
Practical details
Voluntary; reasonable expenses reimbursed. Approximately 4-6 hours per month including monthly committee meetings and ad hoc events. Reports to the Tyne Amateur Rowing Club Committee.
How to apply
Send a cover letter and CV to jobs@tynearc.com. To discuss the role first, contact youthrowing@tynearc.com. Advert: https://www.britishrowing.org/job/chair-of-tyne-youth-rowing-tyne-amateur-rowing-club/ - closing Monday 30 November 2026, 11:59pm. The club reserves the right to close early if a suitable candidate emerges.