Assistant Swimming Coach and Learn to Swim Teacher (Combined Role)

Alton and District Swimming Club (ADSC) in Hampshire is looking for an enthusiastic part-time Assistant Swimming Coach and Learn to Swim Teacher to join our community team to help teach the next generation of swimmers!

ADSC is a thriving, community-focused club with a rich history of developing swimmers from local learners to international-level competitors. 

The Role

Reports to: ADSC Head Coach

Hours: 12+ hours per week, Part-time, Permanent

Breakdown: 9 hours poolside coaching, 3 hours admin, term times only.

Weekend swim meet cover min 2x per year. More hours available for cover.

Start Date: September 2026

Status: Self-employed (responsible for own tax and National Insurance, to invoice the club for hours)

Locations: Mainly Alton, also Bordon and Petersfield, various locations

Hours: Varied. Please see below hours and squad age groups to be coached.

Commitment: Minimum 12 months expected commitment and 3 months notice period. Probation period of 3 months

Key Responsibilities:

• Be responsible for the management of the Academy (learning) and Development Squads, of 5 - 10 yo, evaluating swimmers through coaches and personally, and progressing swimmers through the club as they develop.
• Ability to coach competitive starts and take land training sessions.
• Paid support for swimming meets at various weekends will also be required.
• Deliver high-quality coaching and teaching sessions to swimmers of a variety of ages, from 5-75 years, following the Swim England framework.
• Deliver the Head Coach’s workouts and plan, checking vision and technical details, and feeding back on effectiveness and suitability.
• Create and deliver your own workouts to swimmers based on the annual plan.
• Develop and support young coaches and helpers.
• Foster a positive, motivated, and fun training environment.
• Liaise with Parents on the progress of their children.
• Welcome and evaluate new swimmers.
• Support the Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) of swimmers, focusing on technique across all four strokes.
• Maintain professional standards and adhere to the club’s and coach’s Code of Conduct.

Person Specification:

• Proven experience in teaching younger swimmers how to swim all strokes and disciplines. 
• Able to work autonomously, having care and understanding of younger swimmers alongside a desire to help them progress. 
• Excellent communication skills, positive attitude, reliability, and a genuine passion for swimmers and their development.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Ideally hold a Swim England Swimming Coach Certificate and Level 2 Teaching Award. 
• CPD for competitive starts

Safeguarding: Must have a valid Swim England Safeguarding in Aquatics certificate

Vetting: A current Enhanced DBS check is mandatory.

Session Times

Your schedule will cover the following training times in the week:

• Mondays
  • At Alton
  • 18:00 - 20:30
  • 10 years old - Masters
  • Developing - Coaching

• Wednesdays
  • At Alton
  • 18:00 - 21:00
  • 10 years old - Masters
  • Developing - Coaching

• Sundays
  • At Alton
  • 16:00 - 18:00
  • 5 - 10 years old
  • Learners - Teaching

Why ADSC?

ADSC is a community club, and we are committed to your growth as a coach. ADSC will provide developmental support and actively encourage continuing professional development through the Swim England-provided Institute of Swimming. We also can provide a varied level of support for coaches to deliver a prepared workout, through to developing their own workouts.  We may also provide part funding, a discount or a bursary for further developing your coaching qualifications for the right candidate. In return for this provision, the successful applicant will agree to remain with the club as a coach for a set period (usually 1 year) following the completion of their training.

This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape ADSC’s future and grow with us!

Timeline:

Application deadline: As above

Interviews: Through July

Start Date: Early September

How to apply

If you are ready to inspire our swimmers and grow with our club, please contact our Head Coach, Magnus Weighton, via the apply button. 

We will require a cover letter, your CV and/or a brief summary of your experience, two professional references and the completed application form.

Please reach out if you need further information. 

Thank you.

Alton & District Swimming Team