# Senior Swim for Life/Fitness CoachOrganisation:: Hackney AnacondaContract Type:: PermanentQualifications:: Water Safety: RLSS National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches (NRASTC): Coaching Swimming: Swimming Coach Certificate or Level 2 Award: Coaching Swimming: Senior Swimming Coach Certificate or Level 3 AwardWorking Hours:: Part timeLocation:: LondonSalary:: Based on experience, expected to be around £24/hour equivalentClosing Date:: 24th November 2025 23:59Job Reference:: Senior Fitness CoachHackney Anaconda is one of London’s premier swimming clubs and has an exciting opportunity for a passionate Senior Swim for Life/Fitness Coach to join us and lead our growing fitness swimming pathway and community.Hackney Anaconda has formed from the combination of two neighbouring swimming clubs in east/north-east/north London who have successfully partnered in the delivery of comprehensive swimming programmes under the leadership of Director of Swimming, David Broadbent. Our vision is to offer outstanding opportunities, from learning to swim through to masters swimmers, for all types of swimmer, regardless of their level, goals or ambition. This is done through leading excellent teaching and coaching provision that develops highly-skilled, technical and motivated swimmers to become the best versions of themselves in the pool and beyond.Our fitness pathway includes swimmers in Academy, Club Swim and Fitness squads as well as many of our masters community. These swimmers have a strong focus on enjoyment, having fun and feeling part of a welcoming, supportive community – embodying our club for life philosophy.We are seeking a Senior Swim For Life/Fitness Coach to work alongside our Director of Swimming and Head of Masters Swimming to lead the Club Swim and Fitness squads and manage the Fitness Pathway. This pathway sees swimmers achieve their goals and, above all else, enjoy themselves. The right candidate would also support the Director of Swimming and the Trustees in the planning, structure and development of the club to ensure we adhere to our values of being an inclusive club that supports everyone in swimming.The part-time role will comprise approximately 15 hours of poolside coaching per week, plus land training, some (2-3 hours/week) work off-deck (planning, preparation, communications, etc) and attendance at a weekly coaches meeting. We anticipate that the right candidate would be willing to get involved in other aspects of our offer that appeal to our fitness pathway, such as open water swimming or water polo.Person Specification: for further details, please download the attached document (see below)**Reporting To:** Director of Swimming, Co-Chairs of Trustees**Working Hours:** Initially 15 hours poolside plus 2-3 hours off deck, dependent on role**Salary:** Based on experience, qualifications and scale of off-deck work. Expected to be around £24/hour equivalent.**Outline:** To plan, deliver and provide engaging and progressive training to our Club Swim and Fitness squads as well as Masters in line with the Director of Swimming’s vision. To also lead and be responsible for the overall success of our Fitness Pathway that promotes swimming for life.**Main Responsibilities:****Plan and Deliver Coaching to our Club Swim and Masters Squads:*** Plan and deliver sessions for Age Group (aged 10-18) and Masters Squad swimmers (>18)* Deliver all sessions in line with our codes of conduct and with consideration of child protection policies during squad sessions.* Deliver suitable training plans that engage, develop and retain our swimmers* Send regular communication to swimmers and parents/carers and organise squad meetings or one-to-ones as necessary* Record swimmers’ attendance on the OnDeck register app and provide monthly feedback to the Director of Swimming/Trustees* Encourage swimmers to explore other swimming related activities such as open water swimming, endurance swimming, water polo or camps as opportunities arise to support swimming for life* Support swimmers to set personal goals/targets relevant to them when needed* Regularly review training and swimmer enjoyment to ensure that the training programme is meeting needs**Lead and Manage the Fitness Pathway:*** Work with the Director of Swimming to lead and manage the coaches and swimmers in the swim for life/fitness pathway* Work with Junior Development Coaches to ensure cover and session plans are in place* Hold performance/appraisal meetings when needed* Ensuring that swimmers progress through the pathway and feel part of a community* Work with other Senior Coaches to move swimmers into other pathways if they want* Work with GLL/Better Swim School to identify swimmers in local learn to swim* Work with partners to support the involvement of a diverse swimming community**Communication:*** Deal with issues and ensure that these are escalated where necessary* Deal with enquiries and communication from swimmers or parents/careers in a professional manner.* Respond to emails on a daily basis in a professional manner* Liaise, report and communicate with the Director of Swimming on a daily basis* Attend weekly coaches meetings and regular club coaches meeting**Quality Assurance and Health & Safety:*** Raise any concerns regarding child protection to the club’ Welfare team* Ensure all swimmers and spectators are following pool rules and that health and safety regulations are observed at all times* Deal appropriately with emergency situations, in the event of an incident, filling out an accident/incident report form with as much detail as possible and reporting to the Director of Swimming or Trustees as appropriate* Attend staff training and continuing professional development (CPD) sessions and keep knowledge up to date* Consider own personal development needs when choosing optional CPD attendance**Other Responsibilities:*** Assist the club with the running of events or competitions where needed* Represent the club at any events deemed necessary by the Director of Swimming Trustees* Complete any duty that is deemed necessary by the Director of Swimming or Trustees to ensure the smooth running and continued development of the club, such as coaching other age group or masters sessions.* Perform all other duties related to the roleHackney Anaconda is an inclusive environment that supports our swimmers, staff and communities from a range of backgrounds. We would particularly welcome applications from coaches who are from backgrounds currently underrepresented in coaching, especially global ethnic majorities, females and/or people with disabilities.## How to applyPlease click the apply button to be redirected to the Club’s online application portal.You will be asked to ~~s~~ubmit an outline of what appeals to you about the role and your suitability to thrive with Hackney Anaconda. This should be no more than 2 pages.Please also submit an up-to-date CV that describes your relevant work experience and qualifications.We expect to contact all candidates after the closing date and hold interviews for shortlisted candidates## Required QualificationsThis vacancy may require the following qualifications:* Water Safety: RLSS National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches (NRASTC)* Coaching Swimming: Swimming Coach Certificate or Level 2 Award* Coaching Swimming: Senior Swimming Coach Certificate or Level 3 Award
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