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Performance Swimming Coach

Organisation:
Speedo Swim Squads
Contract Type:
Permanent
Qualifications:
Water Safety: RLSS National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches (NRASTC)
 
Water Safety: RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)
 
Degree or equivalent
 
Coaching: Swim England Land Training Certificate or Swim England Land Based Coaching Certificate
 
Coaching Swimming: Swimming Coach Certificate or Level 2 Award
 
Coaching Swimming: Senior Swimming Coach Certificate or Level 3 Award
Working Hours:
Full time
Location:
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Salary:
Competitive
Closing Date:
30th June 2026 23:59

Speedo Swim Squads in Dubai is seeking a Performance Swimming Coach to lead the high-performance programme poolside, acting as a strategic and technical leader aligned with the Head Coach’s vision. They will be responsible for long-term planning, structured athlete development, and delivering measurable competitive results.

Main Mission:

  • Build, lead, and deliver a structured, high-performance competitive programme that produces measurable results at national and international levels.
  • Drive performance standards, training quality, and competitive success across all performance squads.
  • Create an environment of accountability, discipline, and ambition that prepares swimmers for elite pathways.

Key Responsibilities

Performance Programme Leadership:

  • Design and implement periodised annual and multi-year performance plans.

  • Establish clear benchmarks, KPIs, and progression standards.

  • Ensure alignment between daily training, competition objectives, and long-term athlete development.

  • Maintain consistency in workload, intensity, and recovery strategies.

High-Level Coaching:

  • Lead and directly coach Performance, National, and Elite squads.

  • Deliver technically precise, high-intensity training environments.

  • Individualise performance plans based on physiological, technical, and psychological profiling.

  • Prepare swimmers for championship meets with structured taper and race strategies.

Competition and Results Focus:

  • Lead competition preparation, race analysis, and post-meet reviews.

  • Track data, times, rankings, and development metrics.

  • Identify medal and qualification targets and plan accordingly.

  • Foster resilience, race skills, and a competitive mindset.

Talent Identification and Pathway Oversight:

  • Identify high-potential athletes within the programme.

  • Strengthen the transition from Development to Performance squads.

  • Maintain clear selection criteria and progression pathways.

Leadership and Staff Development:

  • Act as the technical authority at the performance level.

  • Mentor and challenge assistant and development coaches.

  • Ensure coaching consistency and technical standards across squads.

  • Promote a culture of excellence and accountability.

Professional Standards and Communication:

  • Communicate clearly and confidently with swimmers, staff, and parents.

  • Represent Speedo Swim Squads with professionalism and credibility.

  • Maintain high behavioural and performance expectations.

  • Contribute to strategic programme planning with the Head Coach.

Candidate Profile:

  • Proven experience coaching competitive swimmers at the performance level.

  • Strong understanding of periodisation, race analysis, and athlete profiling.

  • Confident leader capable of driving standards and managing ambition.

  • Detail-oriented, analytical, and performance-focused.

  • Passionate about building a sustainable elite programme.

Benefits:

  • Tax-free competitive salary depending on role, qualifications, and experience
  • Employment Visa
  • Medical insurance 
  • Ongoing Professional Development support 
  • End of service benefit 


Our aim is to develop motivated staff internally and support ongoing professional development within a positive, collaborative team environment. If you are passionate about swimming and developing young athletes, hold the relevant qualifications and experience, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

We look forward to hearing from you.

How to apply

If you are ready for an exciting swimming career with Speedo Swim Squads in Dubai, please send us a short cover letter, your resume, and any relevant qualifications via the apply button. 

 

 

Contact phone
+971555435186