Head Swimming Coach

Godalming Amateur Swimming Club in Surrey is seeking a new part-time Head Coach who is passionate, enthusiastic, and a team player. It is essential the successful candidate can motivate and inspire swimmers of all ages.

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).

How to apply

Please send your CV, a covering letter outlining your interest in the role, plus names and contact information for two professional references.

There is no need to wait until the closing date to apply. We are keen to hear from interested candidates as soon as possible.