Summary
Posted: 20 May 2025
Closing Date: Ongoing recruitment
Newport Live is an award winning not for profit sport, leisure and cultural trust; and registered UK Charity with an excellent track record of delivering innovative programmes and services to our communities and residents that ‘inspire people to be happier and healthier’. We are looking to recruit a passionate and energetic Assistant Swimming Coach who will be responsible for supporting the delivery of high-quality coaching sessions within the Newport Live Integrated Swimming Programme in partnership with the City of Newport Swimming and Water Polo Club. The Assistant Swimming Coach will support the Head Coach in the delivery of programmed coaching sessions across a variety of competitive swimming squads. The successful candidate will be an advocate for swimming with a passion to inspire new and existing athletes to reach their potential. You must have a proven track record of coaching within the aquatic sector, show evidence of working on your own initiative and experience dealing with customers and their needs providing sound knowledge and advice encouraging adherence and member retention.
Hours, Pay and Benefits
Hours: Casual basis - £13.66 per hour
Benefits: Discounted Newport Live membership, generous pension scheme available, free onsite parking, uniform provided and access to wellbeing programmes
Key Experiences and Qualifications
You must have a proven track record of coaching within the aquatic sector, show evidence of working on your own initiative and experience dealing with customers and their needs providing sound knowledge and advice encouraging adherence and member retention.
Role Requirements
Required:
1. Qualified to a minimum of a UKCC Level 1 and/or working towards a Level 2 qualification Swim Coach or equivalent
2. Proven knowledge and experience of coaching competitive swimming at Age Group club and Regional level, to include knowledge of performance pathways and talent identification
3. Knowledge and understanding of Child Protection policies and procedures
4. Ability to coach swimmers in a development & performance environment, to improve individual technical skills and develop individual training programmes
5. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
6. Ability to set priorities, plan the process of work and manage competing demands on time
7. Ability to motivate athletes
8. Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team
9. Ability to work with young people from varying backgrounds and with specific needs
10. Excellent Time Management
11. A minimum of one years' coaching experience of working within competitive swimming at Club and Regional level
12. Experience in the assistance of the development and implementation of plans, training programmes and the assessment of swimmer performance
13. Working with volunteer coaches and committee members within a club environment
14. Self-motivated and driven to succeed
15. Patience and understanding whilst working with swimmers and volunteers
16. Commitment to continuous professional development
17. The ability to work flexible working patterns including split days
18. Current Driving Licence
Beneficial:
19. A sports specific degree or equivalent
20. Knowledge of Swim Wales policy and procedures
21. Practical knowledge / experience of working with electronic databases
22. Working with National Governing Bodies and within the field of Swimming Development
23. Working with people with a disability in a sporting programme