Organisation: Rickmansworth Swim Club Contract Type: Permanent Qualifications: Coaching Swimming: Swimming Coach Certificate or Level 2 Award Coaching Swimming: Senior Swimming Coach Certificate or Level 3 Award Working Hours: Full time Location: Rickmansworth Salary: Competitive salary dependent on experience Closing Date: 4th September 2025 23:59
Rickmansworth Swim Club, based in the Rickmansworth area, has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head Coach tolead, plan, and deliver a high-quality swimming programme that supports the development of swimmers at all levels, from grassroots upwards.
TheHeadCoachwill foster a positive and inclusive training environment, ensure athlete development, and uphold the values and vision of the club or organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Coaching and Programme Delivery:
* Design and oversee the club’s training programme, ensuring age-appropriate development and progression.
* Plan and deliver sessions across various age and ability groups, with a focus on technique, fitness, and performance.
* Lead the performance squad and attend key competitions.
* Supervise and mentor assistant and volunteercoaches, ensuring consistency in delivery.
* Use evidence-based practices to assess and monitor swimmer progress.
Leadership and Management:
* Set and communicate clear expectations, goals, and values tocoaches and swimmers.
* Support the development of assistantcoaches, including continuing professional development (CPD) and formal qualifications.
* Manage and communicate squad structures, movements, and progression pathways.
* Liaise with parents, swimmers, and committee members as needed.
* Attend competitions
* Lead the competition calendar planning in collaboration with the committee.
* Attend and support swimmers at key meets, including county, regional, and national events.
* Ensure swimmers are prepared and entries are submitted accurately and on time.
Safeguarding, Welfare, and Compliance:
* Ensure all activities follow Swim England’s Wavepower safeguarding guidance and relevant health and safety protocols.
* Maintain accurate attendance, medical, and performance records.
* Promote a safe and inclusive environment for all participants.
Administration and Communication:
* Collaborate with the committee/management to develop and implement the club’s vision and strategy.
* Communicate effectively with swimmers, parents, and staff via appropriate platforms.
* Attend club committee or management meetings as required.
Person Specificationand EssentialRequirements:
* Minimum Swim England Swimming Coach Certificate/ASA Level 2 Coaching Award/UKCC Level 2 SwimmingCoach(or equivalent).
* Proven experiencecoaching swimmers at club level and above.
* Strong knowledge of long-term athlete development (LTAD).
* Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
* Up-to-date safeguarding and DBS clearance.
* First Aid qualification (or willingness to obtain).
* Swim England Senior Swimming Coach Certificate/ASA Level 3 Coaching Award/UKCC Level 3Coaching Swimming (or be working towards).
* Experience managing or mentoring othercoaches.
* Experience with performance analysis tools (e.g., video analysis, SwimCloud).
* Understanding of strength and conditioning principles for youth athletes.
Working Hours:
Typically includes early mornings, evenings, weekends, and attendance at swim meets.
Additional Information:
Therolerequires an enhanced DBS check and adherence to all safeguarding policies.
Opportunities for CPD and progression will be supported.
How to apply
In writing, via the apply button, with a CV and covering letter addressed to the Director of Swimming.
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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