Applications are now open

Applications are now open for management teams for the Great Britain squads 2026/27

We’re looking for experienced, passionate teams to develop, lead and support the seven Great Britain dragon boat squads through the European Championships in 2026 and the World Championships in 2027.

As a minimum, management teams should consist of a squad coach and a squad admin manager. They may also include one or more assistant coaches and/or other roles such as a strength and fitness advisor. All applicants within each prospective team should be named in the application. Only prospective coaches will be asked to attend an interview.

The squads are:

• Juniors (Under-18s and Under-24s)
• Premier
• Senior A
• Senior B
• Senior C
• BCP
• Para-dragons

Further details about each of the key roles are available here:

• GB squad coach 
• GB squad assistant coach
• GB squad admin manager

To apply, please send the following information to gb.manager@thebda.org.uk:

• A covering letter saying which squad you would like to lead and explaining why you are interested
• A CV for each person applying for coach, assistant coach and admin manager roles
  • Note that applicants for coach roles must hold a minimum Coaching Level 3 qualification, and applicants for assistant coach roles must hold a minimum Coaching Level 2 qualification.
  • The squad management team must include a coach and an admin manager. The assistant coach role and any other roles are optional.
• Details of anyone else you would like to be part of your squad management team (for example, strength and conditioning/fitness coach), including names and a brief summary of their relevant experience
• An overview of your coaching/leadership style and what your approach would be
• An outline of your preferred format for trials
• Your thoughts on training camps: how many you would run, key dates or timings you’d aim for, and any preferences or considerations regarding venues (either specific venues or factors you’d prioritise)

Key dates:

• Application deadline: Sunday 17 August 2025.
• Interviews: Interviews with prospective coaches will be held via Teams during w/c 25 August. Time slots will be available during the day on Mon 25 August (bank holiday) and in the evenings on Tue 26, Wed 27, and Thu 28 August.
• Outcome: All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by Friday 12 September.

If you’d like more information or an informal chat before applying, please email gb.manager@thebda.org.uk.