Head Swimming Coach

Hinckley Swimming Club based in Hinckley, Leicestershire is seeking a new Head Coach.

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.

How to apply

Please send your CV, a covering email/letter outlining your interest in the role plus names and contact details for two professional references via the apply button  by the above closing date.