Head Swimming Coach

Dover Lifeguard Swimming Club (DLSC) is seeking a highly qualified, friendly and ambitious Head Coach to share and build on our vision of creating a regional centre of excellence and performance in Kent.

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.

How to apply

To apply, please send your current resumé and cover letter detailing why you are suitable for the role via the apply button or, for an informal conversation about the role, please reach out to Kevin Scott on the telephone number below.

Contact phone

07894 810 897