Organisation Godalming Amateur Swimming Club Salary FTE £50k per annum dependent on qualifications and experience Location Godalming, Surrey Contract type Permanent Closing date 31 May 2026 Job Description Head Swimming Coach
Organisation: Godalming Amateur Swimming Club
Contract Type: Self-Employed / Contracted
Qualifications: Essential - Level 2 ASA Club Coach, Enhanced DBS (CRB) certification & valid safeguarding qualification. Desired / committed to working towards - Level 3 ASA Club Coach
Working Hours: Part time / Approx. 10 hours per week
Location: Godalming Leisure Centre plus other local centres as required
Salary: FTE £50k per annum dependent on qualifications and experience
Godalming Swimming Club based in Godalming, Surrey is seeking a new Head Coach.
We are looking for a part-time Head Coach who is passionate, enthusiastic, and a team player. It is essential the successful candidate is able to motivate and inspire competitive swimmers of all ages.
About Us
We are a SwimMark accredited club based at Godalming Leisure Centre with over 200 swimmers, ranging from Swim England Learn to Swim Level 7 up to and including County/Regional level, Para and Masters.
We are an inclusive and friendly club with a growing membership in both age group and masters, a dedicated team of coaches, a forward-thinking committee and helpful volunteers all with the aim of supporting and developing swimmers to achieve their potential.
As a club we participate in the Arena League and, jointly with Haslemere and Farnham Swimming Club, we organise three open meets per year.
Personal Qualities:
•Energetic, enthusiastic, and committed
•Ability to motivate and inspire swimmers to reach their full potential.
•Always looking for improvement and a positive attitude
•Competent administrator, well organised ability to communicate effectively with swimmers, coaches, the committee, and the wider club.
Responsibilities:
•Oversee delivery of the club’s development pathway
•Oversee an annual plan for competitions which aligns with the development pathway
•Organise regular team meetings with and mentor coaching staff
•Liaise with coaching staff to oversee squad management - session plans, swimmer recruitment/moves, personal plans.
•Coach management – monitor and report hours, rosters, mentoring, CPD
•Attend competitions (including at weekends) – internal club meets, team galas, open meets, County/Regional Championships.
•Lead Coach for one competitive squad
•Liaise with the coaching team to cover absences when necessary
•Liaising with Personal Trainer who manages Land Training for the club to agree programme
•Ensure compliance with Safeguarding and Wavepower
•Represent the Club as necessary to form and continue good relations with the County, Region, and neighbouring clubs.
Leadership Skills:
•Active engagement as a member of the Committee including in setting the club’s direction
•Effective communication within the Club to all parties
Working Hours
•Approximately 8-10 hours per week coaching, over 5 evenings plus competition attendance some weekends, coaching team management and administrative hours to support this, which may vary from week to week.