Our vision is of a nation swimming and we strive to inspire everyone to enjoy the water in the way that suits them. We work with our partners to create engaging programmes that enable everyone to be active, have fun and stay healthy through swimming.
* Field-based role (Midlands and North West region); with future regular travel expectations - 2-3 times a week
* 35 hours a week (Mon-Fri)
Our standard Full Time Equivalent hours are 35 hours per week, unless otherwise specified in the job advert.
About the Role
We are looking for a proactive and collaborative Aquatics Competency Development Lead to support the development and delivery of high-quality swimming and aquatic provision across the Midlands and North West region. This role plays a vital part in ensuring that individuals of all ages and abilities can enjoy swimming confidently and competently. You will work closely with leisure operators, swim schools, education providers, and community partners to strengthen local delivery of learn to swim and school swimming programmes. As part of a regional and national network of development leads, you will provide hands‑on support, build capability within the workforce, and help create sustainable, high‑quality aquatic environments. This is a field-based role that requires strong relationship‑building, practical delivery support, and a passion for improving access to aquatic activity.
Responsibilities
* Provide operational, technical and practical guidance to leisure operators and swim schools to support the delivery and growth of learn to swim programmes, including commercial performance
* Support schools, school swimming providers and leisure operators in developing and delivering effective school swimming programmes
* Work with local partners across leisure, education, community sport and physical activity to deliver aquatic programmes and projects
* Visit and support partners on-site to build confidence, capability and quality within the aquatic workforce
* Contribute to the growth of sustainable, high-quality swimming provision across the region
* Support the practical delivery of aquatic activities, including pool and open water environments, where appropriate
* Collaborate with regional colleagues across club development, safeguarding and business engagement to deliver a joined‑up service locally
* Work as part of a national matrix team to design and deliver local development services across the aquatic and physical activity sector
* Partner with Swim England regional teams to align and deliver local priorities
* Contribute to the development of resources, tools and content to support learn to swim and school swimming delivery
Qualifications
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently across written, verbal and digital channels
* Strong ability to build relationships, trust and rapport with a wide range of partners and stakeholders
* Collaborative approach, with a strong understanding of teamwork and cross-functional working
* Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to turn ideas into action and impact
* Good knowledge of the local sport and physical activity landscape, including leisure operators, schools and community settings
* Understanding of the strategic landscape for school sport, physical activity, community sport and leisure in England
* Minimum of 2 years' experience working within community sport, physical education or physical activity
* Knowledge and experience of aquatic delivery
* Experience developing and maintaining partnerships with diverse organisations and stakeholders
Desirable
* Teaching or leading qualifications in swimming, or willingness to achieve these in post
Additional Information
Please be advised that we cannot offer visa sponsorship and that you must have right to work in the UK to apply or be considered for this role. If you are a non-UK/EU National, you must have an appropriate working Visa to undertake employment. You must also be working within the UK to apply or be considered for this role, due to the public liability insurance Swim England holds.
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