Organisation: Pershore Swimming Club Contract Type: Self-Employed Qualifications: Coaching Swimming: Swimming Coach Certificate or Level 2 Award Coaching Swimming: Senior Swimming Coach Certificate or Level 3 Award Working Hours: Part time Location: Pershore Salary: Negotiable (based on qualifications and experience) Closing Date: 31st July 2025 23:59
Pershore Swimming Club in Worcestershire is looking to appoint a Head Coach to drive our performance, support our team and guide the future of our swimmers.
Our club is SwimMark-accredited with a vibrant community of 100-plus swimmers aged 7 upwards.
We are a friendly, inclusive and high-achieving club. Our swimmerscompete at club, County, Regionaland British Championship levels, as well as in local and regional leagues and galas. The club benefits from excellent training facilities and a dedicated team of qualified coaches and proactive volunteers.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and develop the club's training programme, aligned with our long-term vision and swimmer development pathway
* Manage and support a team of qualified coaches and ensure high-quality delivery across all squads
* Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate coaching sessions for a range of ability levels
* Mentor and develop junior coaching staff, promoting ongoing professional development
* Attend and coach at competitions (County, Regional, National) and key club events
* Evaluate and analyse performance data to adjust training strategies
* Foster an inclusive, positive and motivated culture across the club
* Ensure compliance with Swim England policies, including Wavepower and safeguarding requirements
* Work collaboratively with the club committee on planning, development and performance target
* Swim England Swimming Coach Certificate/ASA Level 2 Coaching Award
* Minimum 5 years of experience coaching competitive swimmers
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills
* A passion for swimmer development and team building
* Ability to lead, motivate and mentor a team
* Commitment to safeguarding, with a current Enhanced DBS check, or willingness to obtain
* Swim England Senior Swimming Coach Certificate/ASA Level 3 Coaching Award
* Experience coaching swimmers to County, Regional or National levels
* Experience in land training or strength and conditioning
* Strong administrative and planning skills
What we offer:
* A dynamic and supportive club environment
* Flexible part-time hours and negotiable rate of pay (based on qualifications and experience)
* Opportunities for personal and professional development
* The chance to make a real impact on a thriving community club
How to apply
If interested please send your CV and a brief covering letter outlining your suitabilityby the above closing date.
This vacancy may require the following qualifications:
* Coaching Swimming: Swimming Coach Certificate or Level 2 Award
* Coaching Swimming: Senior Swimming Coach Certificate or Level 3 Award
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