Assistant Head Coach

Swim England; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Wage employer

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

GLL is seeking an Assistant Head Coach at Barnet Copthall Leisure Centre to lead a safe, coached programme within the Swimming Training Scheme (BTS) and in partnership with Barnet Copthall Swimming Club. You will work with a team to develop squad swimmers aged 5 to 13.

This permanent, 30-hour-per-week role focuses on coaching, progression planning, and supporting junior swimmers while handling administrative duties and driving positive progress.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Swim England Assistant Swimming Coach Certificate / ASA Level 1 Coaching Award.
• Desirable: Swim England Swimming Coach Certificate / ASA Level 2 Coaching Award.
• 5 years of coaching experience with development swimmers aged 5 to 13 years, achieving top regional levels.
• Knowledge of nutrition, land training, and physiology for swimmers of the above age group.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a safe, consistent coached programme of sessions for our swim squads.
• Work closely with an established team of coaches, guiding and supporting them.
• Plan and manage training practices, progression and coaching points.
• Handle necessary administrative tasks while spending most of your time coaching swimmers.
• Motivate swimmers, build trust, and encourage progress with praise.

Skills

Coaching

Programme planning

Motivation & mentorship

Team collaboration

Nutrition knowledge

Education

Swim England Assistant Swimming Coach Certificate / ASA Level 1 Coaching Award

Desirable: Swim England Swimming Coach Certificate / ASA Level 2 Coaching Award

Job description

Overview

GLL is currently looking for an Assistant Head Coach based at Barnet Copthall Leisure Centre. Join us and play a key role in developing our Squad Swimmers in the Swimming Training Scheme (BTS). The BTS works in partnership with Barnet Copthall Swimming Club providing training sessions for the swimmers within the Club. As an experienced swimming coach, you’ll thrive on supporting people to achieve their potential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a safe, consistent coached programme of sessions for our swim squads.
• Work closely with an established team of coaches, guiding and supporting them.
• Plan and manage training practices, progression and coaching points.
• Handle necessary administrative tasks while spending most of your time coaching swimmers.
• Motivate swimmers, build trust, and encourage progress with praise.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Swim England Assistant Swimming Coach Certificate / ASA Level 1 Coaching Award.
• Desirable: Swim England Swimming Coach Certificate / ASA Level 2 Coaching Award.
• 5 years of coaching experience with development swimmers aged 5 to 13 years, achieving top regional levels.
• Knowledge of nutrition, land training, and physiology for swimmers of the above age group.

Details

This is a permanent position of 30 hours per week. GLL is an accredited Living Wage employer with industry‑leading rates of pay. We offer extensive learning and development support in a values‑driven, staff‑owned organisation that benefits the communities we serve.