Eleanor Needham
West Molesey,Surrey
Summary
Experienced in coaching rowing athletes with focus on enhancing performance and fostering team cohesion. Specialises in developing tailored training programmes and providing strategic guidance to maximise potential and achieve competitive success. Prides herself on running a careful and accurate selection processes ensuring the best possible crews are put forward to represent the club. Skilled in fostering an inclusive and motivating environment to support athletes' growth and well-being.
Overview
56
56
years of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience
Work history
Rowing Coach
Surbiton High School Boat Club
Teddington, Richmond upon Thames
2025.06 - Current
- Used my powerboat license to be able to provide in-depth and individually specific coaching to all athletes.
- Organised and ran selection activities such as seat racing, and used the results along with other recorded factors to select the strongest crews.
- Wrote and carried out training programs, both for indoor training and water sessions, which have proven effective and resulted in improvement across the whole team.
- Used my knowledge of the equipment to perform quick fixes on anything faulty.
- Used my willingness and ability to drive 15 seater minibuses to ensure successful travel to events.
- Promoted sport ethics amongst athletes, fostering a fair play environment.
Rowing coach
Gippsland Grammar School
Sale, Australia, Victoria
2024.07 - 2025.04
- Lead Coach of J14/15/16 girls. In charge of writing and carrying out their water session training plans, as well as land training plans.
- In charge of selecting all crews for training as well as racing. Utilising all forms of testing such as seat racing and erg tests, as well as tracking improvement, attendance, attitude, technique and erg scores throughout the season.
- Dealt with disagreements amongst the children as well as upset from the parents, ensuring I had any and all data to back up any decisions I had made.
- Encouraged an attitude of accepting failure, by being consistent in my selection criteria, reassuring the girls of the path that needs to be taken in order to succeed within the squad.
- Incorporated nutritional advice into training plans for enhanced athlete health.
- Maintained the boathouse and the equipment within.
- Collaborated with other coaches to share best practices and strategies.
Lifegaurd
Places Leisure
Molesey, Surrey
2019.09 - 2024.07
- Enforced strict pool rules, reducing risk of accidents dramatically.
- Performed successful pool rescues, remaining calm and effective under pressure.
- Provided first aid for minor injuries, ensuring quick recovery.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks for clean and safe facilities.
- Worked flexible shifts including holidays and weekends providing continuous coverage.
- Undertook regular staff training sessions to stay updated on lifesaving techniques.
- Handled challenging behaviour and misuse of pool facilities with clear, diplomatic communication.
- Coordinated with other lifeguards for efficient work flow during peak hours.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature and Philosophy
Cardiff University
Wales 2021.09 - 2024.07
A-Levels - Philosophy, A
Salesian Sixthform
Chertsey, Surrey 2019.09 - 2021.06
A-Levels - English Literature, B
Salesian Sixthform
Chertsey, Surrey 2019.09 - 2021.06
A-Levels - Physics, D
Salesian Sixthform
Chertsey, Surrey 2019.09 - 2021.06
GCSEs - English Language, 8
Salesian School
Chertsey, Surrey 2014.09 - 2019.06
GCSEs - English Literature, 8
Salesian School
Chertsey, Surrey 2014.09 - 2019.06
GCSEs - Maths, 7
Salesian School
Chertsey, Surrey 2014.09 - 2019.06
GCSEs - Religious Education, 8
Salesian School
Chertsey, Surrey 2014.09 - 2019.06
GCSEs - Physics, 7
Salesian School
Chertsey, Surrey 2014.09 - 2019.06
GCSEs - Biology, 7
Salesian School
Chertsey, Surrey 2014.09 - 2019.06
GCSEs - Chemistry, 7
Salesian School
Chertsey 2014.09 - 2019.06
GCSEs - History, 7
Salesian School
Chertsey, Surrey 2014.09 - 2019.06
GCSEs - Music, 7
Salesian School
Chertsey, Surrey 2014.09 - 2019.06
GCSEs - Art, 6
Salesian School
Chertsey, Surrey 2014.09 - 2019.06
Skills
- Level 2 Rowing Coach Qualification
- PB2 Power Boat License
- Ability/willingness to tow a trailer, and/or drive a minibus
- Up to date First Aid Qualifications
- Knowledge and practical application of how to organise and run effective seat racing, write effective training programs, and coach effectively
Affiliations
- In my free time I voluntarily run the new senior squad at Burway Rowing Club. As well as managing admin, kit, and the club instagram account, I had fun watching the entire squad PB whilst following my winter erg program.
Timeline
Rowing Coach
Surbiton High School Boat Club
2025.06 - Current
Rowing coach
Gippsland Grammar School
2024.07 - 2025.04
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature and Philosophy
Cardiff University
2021.09 - 2024.07
Lifegaurd
Places Leisure
2019.09 - 2024.07
A-Levels - Philosophy, A
Salesian Sixthform
2019.09 - 2021.06
A-Levels - English Literature, B
Salesian Sixthform
2019.09 - 2021.06
A-Levels - Physics, D
Salesian Sixthform
2019.09 - 2021.06
GCSEs - English Language, 8
Salesian School
2014.09 - 2019.06
GCSEs - English Literature, 8
Salesian School
2014.09 - 2019.06
GCSEs - Maths, 7
Salesian School
2014.09 - 2019.06
GCSEs - Physics, 7
Salesian School
2014.09 - 2019.06
GCSEs - Religious Education, 8
Salesian School
2014.09 - 2019.06
GCSEs - Biology, 7
Salesian School
2014.09 - 2019.06
GCSEs - Chemistry, 7
Salesian School
2014.09 - 2019.06
GCSEs - History, 7
Salesian School
2014.09 - 2019.06
GCSEs - Music, 7
Salesian School
2014.09 - 2019.06
GCSEs - Art, 6
Salesian School
2014.09 - 2019.06