Organisation: Haringey Aquatics Contract Type: Permanent Qualifications: Coaching Water Polo: Water Polo Coach Certificate or Level 2 Award Working Hours: Part time Location: London Salary: Competitive, subject to qualifications and experience Closing Date: 18th July 2025 23:59 Job Reference: HAL2WPC0625
Haringey Aquatics, based in North London, is looking for a highly motivated, inspiring and suitably qualified water polo coach to join our team and help deliver a programme at our facilities at Park Road Pools, London N8. Applicants should hold the Swim England Water Polo Coach Certificate or the ASA Level 2 Award
Ourprogramme provides a pathway from beginner to “Training to Compete”. The successful candidate will plan and deliver high-quality and enjoyable coaching sessions, working across our programme.
We are Haringey’s only competitive aquatics club, and provide quality coaching in diving, swimming and water polo for all levels of ability. A friendly, inclusive club, we aim to provide opportunities, through regular training, for each of our members to achieve their full potential. Our experienced, passionate coaches offer a pathway for progression in aquatic sport from novice level through to County, Regional and National competition standards. Haringey Aquatics is proudly affiliated to Swim England through the London Region.
Sessions at Park Road run on Tuesday evenings. Core hours will be 3 hours per week. The successful candidate’s hours will be agreed with the head coach and include some attendance (paid) at competitions from time to time. Main responsibilities include:
* Be accountable for the welfare of individual water polo players and coaching colleagues during training sessions
* Be accountable for the planning, delivery and management of sessions, in conjunction with the head coach
* Help deliver the vision of the head coach through engaging and progressive training plans
* In conjunction with the coaching team, identify, encourage and develop talent across the water polo programme
* Monitor, evaluate and feed back on individual players’ progress and set development goals where appropriate
* Provide ongoing feedback to staff and conduct performance appraisals
* Maintain poolside discipline in accordance with our club’s policies and procedures and with the Swim England Code of Ethics
* Help arrange coaching cover for our sessions and be available to provide coaching cover when necessary
* Keep abreast of and be willing to implement the latest developments and innovations in coaching, updating qualifications as necessary
* Maintain a comprehensive register of attendance
* Be an ambassador for the club
Candidate attributes:
* Swim England Water Polo Coaching Certificate/ASA Level 2 Water Polo Coaching Award
* Strong knowledge of child safeguarding and welfare procedures (with relevant qualification)
* Strong technical skills and understanding of the discipline of water polo
* Excellent interpersonal skills (friendly and engaging)
* Strong organisational skills
* Ability to motivate, encourage and inspire athletes
* Ability to communicate effectively with parents, colleagues and the committee
* Ability to work closely and constructively with the head coach and committee
* Ability to work and develop relationships with key personnel at training venues
* Ability to work effectively, independently and as part of a team
* Punctuality, reliability and commitment to the club and its goals
* Enhanced DBS certification will be required
Key relationships:
* Reports tothe head water polo coach
* Line management of coaching assistants, depending on experience
* Players and parents
* Welfare officer and other committee members
* Membership secretary
* Poolside staff
* Facility managers
If you would like to join our team and feel that you meet the above criteria, we would like to hear from you!
How to apply
To apply please send your current CV and covering letter outlining why you are interested in this role and how you meet the requirements to Linda Samworth, club secretary via the apply button below.
This vacancy may require the following qualifications:
* Coaching Water Polo: Water Polo Coach Certificate or Level 2 Award
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