This role is advertised as full time but we will consider a part-time role with reduced responsibilities for the correct candidate. Ideally, the start date will be August 2024 though we will be flexible for the right candidate.

CoStA is a successful and high-performing Swimming Club with squads ranging from learn to swim through to Performance and Masters. We consistently produce swimmers who compete at County, Regional and National levels.

The successful applicant will be enthusiastic, self-motivated, and have excellent communication skills and a sound understanding of developing swimmers from learn to swim through all competitive stages including National swimmers.

Main duties will include:

• Plan and deliver training sessions to meet squad goals set by the Head Coach
• Monitor individual squad member’s progress and objectives
• Take the register at every session
• Attend all appropriate galas and ensure swimmer feedback is optimised to guide improvement and ensure swimmers meet their personal goals. Use the feedback given to guide the planning of future coaching.
• Monitor swimmers’ progress and coordinate swimmer transition within the squad structure (in conjunction with the Head Coach); communicate with parents and the committee on performance pathways and longer-term squad transition plans.
• Develop the squad in line with the overall program defined by the Head Coach
• Maintain continuing professional development (CPD) and gain further qualifications in line with SwimMark requirements
• Communicate with parents, respond in a timely manner to e-mail and facilitate meetings as required
• Follow all Safeguarding requirements in line with the Club’s policies and Swim England Wavepower Child Safeguarding policy and procedure.
• Follow Health and Safety procedures and the Swim England Child Protection Policy at all times

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Essential:

• A dynamic coach able to lead by example and motivate, develop, encourage and mentor young age group swimmers
• Work well as a member of a team
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A Swim England Swimming Coach Certificate or ASA Level 2 Coaching Award
• Hold an RLSS National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches (NRASTC) (this can be obtained once in post)
• Experience in controlling groups of children

Preferred:

• A Swim England Senior Swimming Coach Certificate/ASA Level 3 Coaching Award
• First aid qualifications
• NPLQ
• Experience of coaching regional or national swimmers

CoStA is a SwimMark-accredited club. We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and adults. In this role, you will be expected to champion this commitment at all times and actively promote and deliver effective safeguarding practices across all activities within the Club. This role is subject to an Enhanced Level DBS with Barred List check and you will be required to attend the UK Coaching Safeguarding and Protecting Children course recognised by Swim England.

This overview of the role should not be taken as a complete or exhaustive list of responsibilities.

If you would like any further information regarding this role please contact us via the apply button, marking your message for the attention of Mike Cole (Head Coach). Visits to a training session or an informal discussion would be welcomed.

Contract Location: Loughborough and swimming pools within the local area

Purpose

The Junior Head Coach will play a critical role in the leadership of Loughborough Town Swimming Club, working alongside the Senior Head Coach and the Committee, to achieve our collective aspiration to make the Club one of the best in the county and region for the diverse range of swimmers we serve.

Leading our junior section, you will be responsible for all aspects of coach development planning and delivery, supported by a team of paid and volunteer coaches as well as Young Volunteers. You will be responsible for team selection and attendance at junior galas as well as perform a range of administrative duties to ensure the smooth running of the junior section of the Club. A key function of the role will be to ensure close collaborative and supportive working with the Senior Head Coach, ensuring a ‘one club’ philosophy and approach.

Key Tasks:

• Jointly oversee, alongside the Senior Head Coach, the development and delivery of the swimming development pathway at the Club.
• Provide a clear and fair entry pathway into the club from Learn to Swim programs that are delivered locally and ensure a proactive approach to all trial swimmers wishing to join the Club.
• Lead the overall delivery of the Junior Section of the Club, including all junior swimmers and squads, coach scheduling, coach continuing professional development (CPD), session planning, swimmer performance monitoring and development planning, team selection for galas, etc
• Perform the Junior Head Coaching role, working with a range of sessional paid and volunteer coaches of all levels and experience to support the overall junior section of the Club.
• Select a programme of competitions and galas for our junior swimmers, including attending each of them; open galas, league galas, internal galas, county/regional/national championships and others as necessary.
• Jointly lead, alongside the Senior Head Coach, and support a regular coaching meeting of all paid and volunteer coaches.
• Mentor the coaching team, both paid and volunteers as well as Young Volunteers, that support the junior section of the Club.
• Work closely alongside the Senior Head Coach to oversee squad structures and management, swimmer movement and specifically, the transition arrangements when junior swimmers progress to the senior section of the Club.
• Work closely alongside the Senior Head Coach and Executive Committee to continue to ensure the club ethos is adhered to and to continue to embed the team spirit and family-friendly culture at Loughborough Town Swimming Club.
• Work closely alongside the Senior Head Coach and Executive Committee, further developing and maintaining the balance between supporting the development and potential of our many talented young swimmers and supporting our recreational swimmers to enjoy and foster a lifelong love of our sport within a competitive swimming environment.
• Work closely alongside the Senior Head Coach and Executive Committee to further grow and develop Loughborough Town Swimming Club in all aspects of its contribution to the local and regional swimming and broader sporting community.
• Active and supportive engagement with the Club Committee in all aspects of the role.
• Manage administration duties, with support from volunteer committee members, for the junior section of the Club through Swim Club Manager; including communicating with swimmers and parents, selecting swimmers for competitions and all other necessary administration duties. Along with complying with all General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and the Club’s privacy policy
• Ensure compliance with all Club policies and procedures as well as Swim England policies and procedures (i.e. Wavepower) and Code of Conduct at all times.
• Represent the Club as required, contributing to the wider county and regional swimming family alongside other clubs and associations.

This is not meant to be an exhaustive list of duties. The need for flexibility is required and the post holder is expected to carry out any other related duties that are within the employee's skills and abilities, whenever reasonably requested.

Relationships

Our new Junior Head Coach will report to a member of the Executive Committee.  The successful candidate will be an integral and valued member of the Loughborough Town Swimming Club family and is likely to thrive through developing and maintaining close working relationships with the coaching and volunteer teams, specifically with the Senior Head Coach where a link between the juniors and senior squads is expected to be high quality, progressive and supportive of swimmer needs when making such an important transition. Other close relationships will be expected between the candidate and the committee and with the range of junior swimmers and parents where a friendly, welcoming and progressive culture is enabled where all swimmers can achieve their goals and aspirations in the development of their competitive swimming journey.

About You

About LTSC

LTSC is a SwimMark-accredited competitive swimming club that has been an important part of the local sporting community for many years. The Club has seen significant membership growth in recent years and now has more than 200 swimmers from Juniors through to Masters, with swimmers competing at County, Regional and National Championships as well as being an active club in local leagues and open meets. Our junior section is home to around 90 swimmers from age 6 upwards and we manage and deliver a constant stream of new swimmers looking to join the club from other clubs as well as joining us as newcomers to the sport. Our home pool is Loughborough Leisure Centre but the Club uses numerous other local pools to support its training across both its junior, senior and masters sections.

LTSC prides itself on its welcoming, friendly and community culture which balances performance and participation for a diverse range of swimmers across the Club. We are seeking to continue our growth in alignment with our culture with a new Junior Head Coach who will thrive in a forward-thinking and progressive club, taking us to the next stage of our journey.

Candidate Requirements:

• Swim England/ASA Level 2 swimming teacher qualification or equivalent (UK based only)
• Enthusiastic, patient, and a strong communicator with a passion for teaching
• A confident and friendly team player who thrives in a positive environment

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly rate: £25 - £30 depending on experience
• Bonus opportunities
• Ongoing professional development (CPDs) and regular training

Responsibilities:

•  Serve as the Head Swim Coach for the team’s competitive swim program: 
  • Supervise and maintain practice and meet environment,
  • fostering a positive, safe, inclusive, challenging and supportive team environment that promotes sportsmanship, teamwork and the personal growth and development of both athletes and assistant coaches. 
• Develop and implement comprehensive training programs across all team/group levels tailored to the needs and abilities of each practice group, focusing on skill development, stroke progression, tactical knowledge, and physical fitness. 
• Assess and assign swimmers to training groups and appropriate goal setting.
• Propose the competition calendar for the short course, long course, and championship seasons.
• Ensure all swim meets have adequate coaching coverage for all participating swimmers.
• Collaborate with team administrator on team practice schedules and meet schedules, including team and coach travel, meet entry assignments, and other meet-related administrative duties. 
• Uphold and enforce team rules, regulations, and board policies.

In addition to coaching experience, the Head Coach position is responsible for the day-to-day operations, hands-on guidance, and involvement in all aspects of the swim program, including but not limited to:

• Maintain regular and efficient communication with swimmers and parents
• Management, training, mentoring, scheduling and professional development of the assistant coach staff.
• Work collaboratively with coaching staff to include position descriptions, search processes, acquisition, orientation and hiring/firing practices.
• Work collaboratively with resources to secure pool time and set practice times for groups in the allotted time available, resolving pool limitations creatively to accommodate training.
• Work collaboratively with the parent volunteers providing monthly progress reports regarding athlete performance, financial, communication, and staffing statuses.
• Finance responsibilities including:
  • Assist in the preparation of an annual operating budget with the Board Treasurer.
• Plan, participate, promote and engage in team community events, awards, team building and team social events and meetings. 
• Provide personalised coaching and feedback to individual athletes to them achieve their maximum potential.
• Lead swimmer recruitment and retention efforts to maintain Club membership.  

Required Qualifications:

• Swim England Assistant Swimming Coach or Swimming Coach Certificate (ASA Level 1 or Level 2 Coaching Award) or equivalent
• Water Safety: RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)
• Five or more years of coaching experience demonstrating a record of successful leadership with both developmental and elite swimmers in technique, race strategy, stroke mechanics, age-appropriate dryland training techniques and training methodologies.
• Strong understanding of the overall balance of training for distance and sprint, and taper techniques. 
• Strong organisational ability to manage multiple tasks and events simultaneously.
• Proficient in the use of coaching software (e.g. XPS), Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint – or equivalent) and email.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) to effectively interact with athletes, parents and staff.
• Reliability, availability, and ethical behaviour including punctuality, confidentiality, professionalism, and positive and constructive feedback.
• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, attention to detail, accuracy and follow through.

Desirable qualifications:

• Five or more years experience as Head Coach at the club or collegiate level
• Experience as a competitive swimmer, preferably at a collegiate level
• Proficient in the use of Meet Manager and Timing System platforms
• Experience with swim meet management and execution.
• Proven coaching experience of five or more years and track of proven success with both developmental and elite swimmers in technique, race strategy, training methodologies, and results.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with athletes, parents, staff, and the broader community.
• Strong organisational abilities to manage multiple tasks and events simultaneously.

Work Hours: Head Coach is a full-time exempt position with irregular hours including evenings and weekends. The position will also require working weekend meets with participation in meets. 

Breidablik Swim Club:
The Breidablik Swim Club has guided, trained and motivated swimmers at all levels of recreational training and competitive swimming since 1968. The Breidablik swim
club is a member of The Icelandic Swimming Association (SSÍ) that operates within The National Olympic and Sports Association of Iceland (ÍSÍ).

The facilities include both 25m and 50m pools at two locations in the town of Kopavogur (in the Capital Region). The swimming pools are part of the infrastructure of geothermal pools that have evolved within the unique swim-loving culture in Iceland. While we have a highly successful competitive swim team, we also foster the ideology that every person has the potential to pursue a swimming lifestyle.

The Breidablik swim team has had the fortune to celebrate increased success at a competitive level in recent years. For instance, the team won its first National
Trophy (bikarkeppni) in 2019. Since 2016 the team members have set 11 individual and 5 relay Junior National Icelandic records. During the current long course
(50m) season the Breidablik team has won 6 Icelandic Champions (4 individual and 2 relay). Further, during the Icelandic Championship, we set Icelandic Junior Records
in all (3 out of 3) of our Women relay events (4x100m Freestyle, 4x200m Freestyle and 4x100m Medley).

The team has had several participants who have won places at the national team level and its future youth programs. During the current long course season Breidablik team
members will be representing Iceland at the following international events:

• 3 Swimmers going to the Adam Peaty Race in London in May
• 4 Swimmers going to Taastrup in Denmark in May
• 3 Swimmers going to the Nordic Age Group Championships in June
• 1 Swimmer going to the European Junior Championships in July

The good achievements in recent years have put the Breidablik team as one of the top swimming teams in Iceland and the excellent performances of young team members within the current season give high hopes for even more accomplishments at national and international levels in the near future.

We welcome the new Head Swim Coach to our family-supportive environment in one of the highest-ranked countries in the world in terms of safety, quality of life, happiness, pristine nature, and its valuable resources. 

We encourage any enthusiastic candidate of any gender or ethnic identity to apply.

Spencer Swim Team is a large, successful masters-only swimming club, established 40 years ago. Our Members are of mixed ability and ages, including World, European and British record holders. We offer seven coached training sessions weekly and are affiliated to the London Region Amateur Swimming Association.

We are looking to expand and strengthen our coaching team and are in need of coaches. Ideally, applicants will hold a Swim England Swimming Coach Certificate/ASA Level 2 Coaching Award but we are happy to consider applications from those who hold a Swim England Assistant Swimming Coach Certificate/ ASA Level 1 Coaching Award plus a Level 2 Teaching qualification. 

You will be coaching predominantly across our pools in Forest Hill, Dulwich and Tooting/Balham, with a minimum of 1 session and likely 2 sessions per week. You will also be a reserve coach for sessions that other coaches might not be able to attend.

In addition, we are also looking for individuals who can support us as reserve coaches. This might be for those coaching elsewhere with occasional availability and includes our venues in Clapham and Putney.

We can be flexible in terms of applicant qualifications so please get in touch if you are interested or would like any further information.  Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

About us: 

Chalfont Otters attracts a range of swimmers, from ages 3 to 18+, hosting multiple County, Regional and National Champions, with finalists at this year’s British Championships. This is paired with a stable, and steadily growing membership base.  

At Chalfont Otters we care about being a place: 

• For everyone to enjoy swimming. 
• That helps all reach their own potential. 
• Where swimmers can perform at the highest level. 

Our ethos is really important: we truly believe in delivering high-quality coaching, within an inclusive, low-pressure environment, focused on the holistic development of our athletes. Our goal is to be renowned for developing independent, motivated and technically excellent swimmers across our whole club. 

The successful applicant will coach across all our competitive squads, with direct responsibility for our Competitive Development 2 (CD2) squad. This squad hosts swimmers performing at County and Regional levels, with several National prospects, including multiple County Champions. Not only will you have a chance to work with some exciting, rapidly developing swimmers, but also to develop your own career. As a club, we encourage and support our coaches to undertake additional training and qualifications to benefit their professional development, which will help you achieve your goals.  

You will primarily work with our Head Coach, Alex Bowsher to deliver a high-quality, performance training programme, in a positive and nurturing way. Importantly, this partnership would allow you to have a key influence in the direction of the programme and how your role evolves.  

We are flexible in our requirements of working hours (13-21 hours a week) plus paid administrative duties and gala attendance, as agreed with the Head Coach.  There is scope for teaching, 1:1 coaching, training camps abroad and home camps/clinics to be additional sources of income.  

Chalfont Otters operates from four pools: our home pool at Chalfont Leisure Centre (Chalfont St Peter), and from Maltman’s Green School (Gerrards Cross), Chilterns Lifestyle Centre (Amersham), with long course training at Hillingdon Sports and Leisure Complex (Hillingdon).  

 About you: 

You will become a key member of the Club’s management team. We’re looking for leadership, enthusiasm, inspiration, commitment, motivation and somebody who can work with our coaching team, friendly committee, swimmers and volunteers. The ideal candidate should be someone who is keen to improve the performance of our squads, grow the club membership base and maximise the potential and enjoyment of all our swimmers. 

The successful candidate will need to have excellent time management skills with a keen eye for detail. To succeed in the role, you will need to be proactive in planning and delivering your sessions, with great communication skills to be able to liaise with the club membership. 

About the role: 

• Alongside our Head Coach, be a leader to our coaching team of 10, to oversee the training and development of our teaching, Junior Development, and Competitive squads.   
• Own the scheduling and delivery of squad sessions; communicating with membership where required. 
• Be the lead coach for the Competitive Development 2 Squad.  
• Be a key member of our club and work with the Head Coach to deliver on our club vision, attending meetings where required. 
• Help in the development of our coaches to ensure our high standards are maintained throughout the club and that swimmers develop at every level. 
• Support the Head Coach to develop a competition calendar, and attending galas and leagues to support your swimmers. 
• Be an ambassador for the club through your leadership, commitment and modelling of the behaviours expected in our club policies. 
• Be the first line of contact for CD2 parents.  
• Lead or assist with Junior League selections and related tasks – communicating with our fixtures team in a timely manner.  
• Where appropriate, co-ordinate our lifeguarding team. 

Required qualifications: 

•  Swim England Swimming Coach Certificate (or equivalent ASA Level 2 Coaching Award)  
• Valid Swim England safeguarding certificate 
• Valid DBS check 
• Right to work in the UK 
• UK Driving Licence 
• National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches (NRASTC)/Willingness to achieve 

This role has a closing date as above but we may appoint once we have found a suitable candidate. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered.  We would love to hear from you.

WASC prides itself in providing opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to achieve their goals in the sport of swimming, whilst aspiring to be an elite club focused on the effective development of talent, competing at the highest levels, regionally and nationally.

The role of Head Coach role is to inspire, motivate and support swimmers at all levels. They must impart the Club's ethos and drive its success, provide skilled and confident leadership to swimmers, fellow coaches and Club volunteers so that everyone allied to the club may enjoy swimming and achieve their full potential.

The Head Coach supported by an enthusiastic and highly capable team, will report to the WSC Committee and will develop an Annual Training Plan for the Competitive Squads.

 Essential criteria:

• Swim England Senior Swimming Coach Certificate/ASA Level 3 Coaching Swimming Award, or Swimming Coach Certificate/Level 2 Award and evidence of a plan to achieve the Senior Swimming Coach Certificate
• Proven track record of developing swimmers to county, regional and national levels
• Hold an up-to-date Swim England Safeguarding qualification
• Hold or be prepared to gain a current land-based training qualification appropriate to swimming
• Qualified first aider or prepared to undertake a relevant first aid course
• A full driving licence or ability to reach any required locations
• In-depth knowledge of coaching to a range of swimming capabilities
• The ability to communicate effectively with swimmers, committee and parents/carers in all matters relating to the development of individual swimmers, squads and the Club.
• Have a good working understanding of Swim England’s Wavepower.
• Permit an Enhanced DBS with barring check and provide evidence of the right to work in the UK
• Ability to forge relationships with neighbouring clubs, stakeholders and facility providers.

Key skills:

• A high level of technical knowledge and experience in leading and motivating swimming squads of all levels
• Support WSC swimmers as part of the County, Regional and National Performance Programmes
• Ability to develop swimmer’s technique, motivate and encourage competitive swimming, ultimately to performance standard
• Support, motivate, inspire and monitor a team of coaches and give regular feedback and direction
• Ability to communicate effectively with swimmers, coaches, volunteers and parents and to give constructive and positive feedback to inspire respect
• Be a positive role model, maintaining high ethical and moral standards and adhere to Swim England’s Code of Conduct

 Remuneration, hours and location of work:

• WSC offers an attractive level of remuneration dependent on experience and qualifications.
• Coaching hours are determined by the swimming program and will involve early mornings, evenings and weekends, approximately 20-25 hours per week with 80% poolside and 20% administration and planning.
• Regular attendance at galas where WSC swimmers are competing
• Attendance at overseas annual swim camp
• Coaching and teaching will take place at the following locations:
  • Winsford Lifestyle Centre
  • Competition venues
  • Others as may be required.

The successful candidate will be organised and proactive with the ability to inspire and capable of working both independently whilst leading and developing a wider coaching team ensuring local, county, regional and national success.

You will play a pivotal role in growing the aquatics programme, attracting talent from inside and outside our borough contributing to our key health and wellbeing objectives linked to the Councils Deal 2030. 

In recent years Wigan Best Swimming Club has been crowned Lancashire Age Group Champions for successive years, Qualified for National Arena finals over the past 3 seasons and helped coach athletes to English and British nationals achieving medals of all colours at both meets. The Club’s vision is to provide swimmers with the optimum environment and the right opportunities at each stage of their development to enable them to achieve excellence. We will continue to strive for gold medal success through the provision of seamless pathways from early skill development to the Olympic podium. The Head of Performance will develop a strong team ethos and drive a one-team approach across the squad, embedding the BeWigan Behaviours and ensuring strong links with our community clubs. 

Shift patterns will be varied and include a working pattern of split shifts, unsocial hours and working early mornings, evenings, weekends, and bank holidays where required. Some short away from home working will be required during the competition season

Desired Qualifications:

• Swim England Qualifications Level 2 Teaching Swimming qualification
• Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS) National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) or National Rescue Test for Teachers and Coaches (NRASTC) life-saving qualification
• Tutor status in one of the following areas; lifeguarding, first aid or swimming teaching
• Diploma in business, administration, or any other qualification related to the field

Desired Experience:

• Experience in delivering one programme or exit route outside of the Learn to Swim programme
• Minimum of 3 years' teaching experience delivering lessons to a range of abilities
• Proven experience in a related field with administration and recruitment responsibilities

Job-Specific Knowledge and Skills:

• High-level IT skills including using a customer relationship management (CRM) system
• Customer service and relationship management skills
• Maintaining confidentiality
• Confidence and ability to develop relationships
• Problem solving and conflict resolution
• Excellent time management skills
• Effective communication skills

Benefits:

• Tax free salary of £36,000 (GBP) per annum (dependent on exchange rate)
• Annual flight allowance
• Private medical insurance
• Continuing professional development (CPD) package
• End of service benefit         

The responsibilities of the role will include, but are not limited to, managing the area team effectively by working with the Programme Leaders and Development Coach by ensuring constant communication is upheld and regular meetings to ensure all staff are delivering in line with the programme criteria.

The successful candidate will ideally have experience in coaching different age groups of swimmers to a minimum of County level. They need to be motivated and able to work as part of a well-established team.  They will be responsible for the development of an annual training plan with support from the Head Coach, populate a competition calendar, be present at competitions and be able to adapt where necessary.  They will be able to demonstrate different communication styles and behaviours to support swimmers to enjoy their sport and reach their potential.  They will be able to work with swimmers, coaches, parents and the committee to provide the best environment for all swimmers.

Primarily based at Kettering Swimming Pool, the Club also trains at Thrapston and Oundle and some flexibility may occasionally be required. Hours are negotiable and to be agreed upon.

About the role

DLSC is an ambitious and friendly swimming club that has been promoting swimming since 1886. We pride ourselves in providing opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to achieve their goals in the sport of swimming, whilst aspiring to be an elite club focused on the effective development of talent, competing at the highest levels, regionally, and nationally.

The role of Head Coach role is to inspire, motivate and support swimmers at all levels. They must impart the club's ethos and drive its success, provide skilled and confident leadership to swimmers, fellow coaches and club volunteers so that everyone allied to the club may enjoy swimming and achieve their full potential.

The Head Coach supported by an enthusiastic and highly capable team, will report to the DLSC Executive Committee and will develop an Annual Training Plan for the Competitive Squads within Swim England's Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) program and Optimal Athlete Development Framework (OADF)

Essential criteria

• Swim England Senior Swimming Coach Certificate/ASA Level 3 Coaching Swimming Award or Swimming Coach Certificate/Level 2 Award and evidence of a plan to achieve the Senior Swimming Coach Certificate
• Proven track record of developing swimmers to county, regional and national levels
• Hold an up-to-date Swim England Safeguarding qualification
• Hold or be prepared to gain a current land-based training qualification appropriate to swimming
• Qualified first aider or prepared to undertake a relevant first aid course
• A full driving licence or ability to reach any required locations
• In-depth knowledge of elite coaching to a range of swimming capabilities including para swimming and open water.
• Develop Annual Training Plans for the Competitive squads within LTAD and OADF in consultation with the Lead Coaches
• The ability to communicate effectively with swimmers, committee and parents in all matters relating to the development of individual swimmers, squads and the club.
• Have a good working understanding of Swim England’s Wavepower.
• Permit an Enhanced DBS with barring check and provide evidence of the right to work in the UK
• Ability to forge relationships with neighbouring clubs, stakeholders and facility providers.

Key skills:

• A high level of technical knowledge and experience in leading and motivating swimming squads of all levels
• Support DLSC swimmers as part of the County, Regional and National Performance Programmes
• Ability to develop swimmer’s technique, motivate and encourage competitive swimming, ultimately to performance standard
• Support, motivate, inspire and monitor a team of coaches and give regular feedback and direction
• Ability to communicate effectively with swimmers, coaches, volunteers and parents and to give constructive and positive feedback to inspire respect
• Be a positive role model, maintaining high ethical and moral standards and adhere to Swim England’s Code of Conduct

Remuneration, hours and location of work:

• DLSC offers a highly attractive level of remuneration dependent on experience and qualifications
• Coaching hours are determined by the swimming program and will involve early mornings, evenings and weekends, approximately 40 hours per week with 50% poolside and 50% administration and planning.
• Coaching and teaching will take place at the following locations:
  • Dover District Leisure Centre (headquarters)
  • London Aquatic Centre
  • Competition venues
  • Others as may be required.

About Us

We are a SwimMark-accredited club based at Godalming Leisure Centre with over 175 swimmers, ranging from Swim England Learn to Swim Level 7 up to and including county and regional levels. We also have a strong group of masters some of whom compete at regional and national levels.

We are an inclusive and friendly club with a growing membership in both juniors and masters, a dedicated team of coaches, a forward-thinking committee, and supportive volunteers.

We have recently launched our new squad structure and training plan which has the aim of supporting and developing swimmers to achieve their potential. We have also opened a new Para Hub, so this is a very exciting opportunity to join us and be part of the next stage of our development!

As a club we participate in the Arena League and, jointly with local swimming clubs, we organise three open meets per year.

Personal Qualities:

• Energetic, enthusiastic, and committed
• Ability to motivate and inspire swimmers to reach their full potential.
• Always looking for improvement and a positive attitude
• Competent administrator, well-organised ability to communicate effectively with swimmers, coaches, the committee, and the wider Club.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee delivery of the Club’s development pathway
• Oversee an annual plan for competitions which aligns with the development pathway
• Organise regular team meetings with and mentor coaching staff
• Liaise with coaching staff to oversee squad management - session plans, swimmer recruitment/moves, personal plans
• Coach management – monitor and report hours, rosters, mentoring, CPD
• Attend competitions (including at weekends) – internal club meets, team galas, open meets, Counties/Regionals.
• Lead Coach for one competitive squad
• Liaise with the coaching team to cover absences when necessary
• Liaise with the Personal Trainer who manages Land Training for the club to agree programme
• Ensure compliance with Safeguarding and WavePower
• Represent the Club as necessary to form and continue good relations with the County, Region and neighbouring clubs.

Leadership Skills:

• Active engagement as a member of the Committee including in setting the Club’s direction
• Effective communication within the Club to all parties

Working Hours:

• Approximately 8-10 hours per week coaching, all evening sessions plus competition attendance at weekends, coaching team management and administrative hours to support this, which may vary from week to week.

If you have any questions, please do contact us to discuss the position (see below).

Role: This is a self-employed part-time role working approximately 7 hours per week poolside plus administrative duties and gala attendance.

Location: Godalming Leisure Centre

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Swim England Swimming Coach Certificate/ASA Level 2 Coaching Award
• Valid Swim England safeguarding certificate
• Valid/clean DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

Skills Required and Responsibilities:

• Work with the coaches to deliver the development programme/annual plan.
• Manage the swimming programme for your squad and plan and deliver training sessions which align with the development programme/annual plan.
• Work with your swimmers to set individual targets and support them to achieve these.
• Motivate and inspire swimmers to achieve their full potential.
• Excellent coaching skills and experience of coaching in appropriate swimming and coaching areas.
• A willingness to attend weekend events to support all swimmers.
• Sound planning and administration skills and the ability to communicate effectively.
• Attend regular meetings with coaches and poolside helpers.
• Provide cover and support to other coaches and squads where required.
• Competitive swimming experience would be desirable.

This is a great opportunity to work with exciting swimmers who work hard and to build on your own coaching experience. We are committed to supporting our coaches with CPD training opportunities.

This role is integral in the development and design of our swimming and aquatics programme.

The Aquatics Manager will play an important part in reviewing and overseeing our aquatics programme, whilst working with partners, stakeholders, clubs, and governing bodies to increase utilisation and participation within the pool and wet side areas.

The post holder is expected to understand the current sport, leisure, and physical activity landscape, in particular swimming and aquatics. Using their experience, they will seek funding and partners to develop new programmes and initiatives, supporting the needs of our customers and local community.

As the Aquatics Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Managing a budget for the Aquatics programme, ensuring the programme achieves maximum capacity, developing future commercial and programme opportunities, and monitoring expenditure
• Acting as the lead contact for customers for all feedback, responding to online and email conversations whilst also being visible across some of the sessions to ensure we have strong communication links with our parents, attendees, and teachers.
• Liaising with national and local sporting organisations to support the growth of our aquatics offering and increase participation
• Leading, motivating and supervising a team of teachers and coaches to ensure delivery and customer experience is delivered to a high standard

We offer a great range of employee benefits including:

• A competitive salary and performance bonus
• Pension scheme with matched contributions
• Free health and fitness membership
• Training opportunities to assist your development
• Holiday pay and occupational sick pay
• Discounts on food and beverage as well as other activities
• Free onsite parking

Achieve Lifestyle is a charitable Leisure Trust formed in 2011 and based in Egham, Surrey with leisure facilities in Egham and Addlestone, Surrey.

Egham Orbit is our flagship site, with a range of fantastic facilities including a 100-station Technogym fitness suite, an 8-lane 25-metre pool and teaching pool, café, Otium luxury spa, meeting rooms, a large sports arena…to name just a few!

Our focus is to improve the health and well-being of the local community by providing inclusive, great-quality services and working with local partners to reach out to the widest members of our communities.

We are a Swim Mark-accredited club based at Hinckley Leisure Centre that also runs sessions at Bosworth Academy in Desford.  We have around 200 swimmers, ranging from Swim England Stage 5 up to and including county/regional/national/masters levels.  We have an inclusive ethos, balancing participation and competition.  This is an exciting opportunity for someone to join the club and be a part of the next stage of our development.

The club has a growing membership at the junior end and a large and vibrant Masters section.  We have a large team of teachers and coaches, a forward-thinking and proactive committee and an enthusiastic team of volunteers.

The successful candidate will be energetic, enthusiastic and committed, with the ability to motivate and inspire swimmers to reach their full potential.  The Head Coach will provide leadership and be involved across the club, allowing our swimmers to progress to the best of their abilities.

 Experience in swim teaching as well as coaching would be desirable.

Personal qualities:

• The ability to lead and engage with others – swimmers, teaching and coaching staff, committee, volunteers and parents.
•  Always looking for improvement and a positive attitude.
• A competent administrator, well-organised, and comfortable with technology.

Club management

Typically, 312 hours per annum training across all squads (with the potential for more hours as the role progresses), working in conjunction with squad coaches, plus attendance at competitions, coaching team management and administrative hours to support the role which will vary from week to week.  Typically, the administrative work will amount to 288 hours per annum. 

 Responsibilities:

• Oversee delivery of the swimming development pathway.
• Organise regular team meetings with the coaching staff.
• Mentor coaching staff and coaching assistants.
• Work with the coaching staff to oversee squad management, session plans, swimmer movement, team selection for galas, etc.
• Coach/teacher management – scheduling, mentoring, CPD.
• Attend competitions – galas, internal club time trials, open meets, county/regional/national championships.
• Liaise with the coaching team to cover absences when necessary.

Leadership:

• Active engagement with the committee in setting the club’s direction.
• Effective communication within the club.

Other responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with Swim England policies, including Wavepower.
• Represent the club as necessary to form and continue good relations with the county, region and other local clubs.
• The Head Coach will be supported by the committee and volunteer parents in all these areas.  They will not be expected to get involved with finances or management of officials.

Remuneration:

• £18.50 per hour paid monthly on production of an invoice.
• The Head Coach will be engaged under a contract for the provision of services and will not be an employee of the club.

We can be flexible in terms of applicant qualifications so please get in touch if you are interested or would like any further information.  Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

Requirements:

• Swim England/ASA Level 2 swimming teacher qualification or equivalent
• Adult and child pre-school qualification
• Minimum of 2 years experience teaching adult and child classes for swimmers aged between 3 months and 3 years
• Previous experience teaching swimming to children aged 3-6 years
• Driven to achieve required targets
• Full driving licence
• Excellent customer service skills and professional interaction
• Ability to adapt and be flexible
• Show professional development and willingness to expand knowledge
• Ability to work alongside other as well as be self motivated to work alone
• Ability to schedule classes for clients, confirm bookings, plan lessons and show required progressions
• Teach according to the individuals needs, be adaptable and follow the learning process

Preferred:

• Previous work experience abroad
• Experience as a programme coordinator
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and social media platforms

We Offer:

• Competitive salary with termly bonus opportunities
• Working visa and Emirates ID
• Return flight to home country on the completion of each year
• Private medical insurance

GRSC is a family-friendly and community-based competitive swimming club with swimmers ranging from Learn To Swim up to a successful Masters squad with recent success at County, Regional and National levels. We are a Swim Mark accredited club and part of the London Roar and East London Networks. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and delivering the coaching programme for their squad and working closely with the Head Coach.  You will be required to coach a number of sessions with the support of the current dedicated coaching team, working on technique and development of advanced skills and performance. This is a fantastic opportunity for coaches looking to grow their current role. The role is part-time, up to 12 hours per week. We train at pools throughout Greenwich as well as The London Aquatic Centre.   

The ideal candidate will preferably hold the following: 

• A Swim England Swimming Coach Certificate/ASA Level 2 Coaching Award as a minimum (for the right candidate there may be opportunities to fund further qualifications)
• Swim England Land training qualification would be advantageous but not essential
• Have a high technical understanding to design and produce detailed swim sessions for specific squads 
• Be willing to keep up to date with future developments in swimming and share this  knowledge with the rest of the coaching team 
• Demonstrate a strong ability to motivate and coach swimmers, working closely on technique development. 
• Work closely with coaches, swimmers and their parents, the committee and our volunteers.
• Be willing to attend appropriate competitions 
• Be willing to cover other coaches’ squads, when necessary
• Excellent admin skills and computer literacy to complement the role. 
• Child Safeguarding and DBS Certificate from Swim England-approved training provider