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Bronze Squad Coach

Scottish Swimming

Haddington

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GBP 10,000 - 13,000

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Job summary

Scottish Swimming is seeking a Bronze Squad Coach in Haddington to develop young swimmers' skills and foster a positive environment. The role involves coaching children aged 7 to 11, providing feedback, and ensuring compliance with World Aquatics regulations. Ideal candidates may have UKCC/SQA Level 2 qualifications or equivalent experience. This self-employed position offers flexible hours and competitive remuneration.

Benefits

Training for Hy-Tek Team Manager

Support for coaching development

Qualifications

Experience coaching children aged 7 to 11 years.
Knowledge of Optimal Athlete Development Framework.

Responsibilities

Develop technical skills in all 4 strokes and competition starts.
Provide individual swimmer evaluations and feedback.
Communicate effectively with parents and team members.

Skills

Coaching

Communication

Education

UKCC/SQA Level 2 Swimming Coach

Level 1 Coach

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Position: Bronze Squad Coach

Location: Haddington, East Lothian

Hours: Variable and Approximately 3.15 plus galas & cover as required

Salary: Competitive remuneration, depending on experience and qualifications

The Club

Haddington & District ASC are a competitive swimming club dedicated to helping swimmers be the best they can be. We work hard to create a safe, positive environment that nurtures the enjoyment and enthusiasm of every athlete. We are affiliated with East District & a member of the composite team East Lothian Swim Team, and wish to create a highly capable and talented team of coaches.

We are looking for a Bronze Squad Coach who can coach children aged between 7 to 11 years.

Who You Are

Ideally, you will be a UKCC/SQA Level 2 Swimming Coach. However, you may be a Level 1 Coach with coaching experience, and in this case the club would be willing to support your development and training.

You may be a Coach at another Club looking for a move or looking for additional hours (For suitable candidates, this role may be filled jointly with the Head Coach vacancy). You may also be a University Student who was a competitive swimmer and would like to stay involved in the sport.

In return, you will have the support of a good committee, the potential to work with other coaches, a link into the Coach Education programme with ELST and work with other athletes at different levels. We will also provide training for Hy-Tek Team Manager and ensure you are part of the PVG scheme.

The Role

A Coach at Haddington & District ASC will:

Develop the technical skills of our swimmers in all 4 strokes, competition starts and turns, ensuring compliance with all current World Aquatics regulations.
Develop swimmers’ aerobic fitness and stamina following best practices outlined in the Optimal Athlete Development Framework recommendations.
Develop squad progress plans based on Head coaches outline plan, competition and testing data
Provide appropriate individual swimmer evaluation and feedback, and work with swimmers on personal goals
Communicate effectively with parents and work positively with other members of the Haddington team, other Club Coaches and ELST to help build a positive and cohesive environment.

We Also Expect You To

Learn and keep up-to-date knowledge of the principles of Optimal Athlete Development Framework, as applied to young Swimmers.
Help the swimmers develop a positive and healthy mental attitude to the sport and competitive situations and encourage good habits in nutrition, sleep, and well-being.
Exhibit a courteous, respectful manner to swimmers and parents alike, with impeccable punctuality.
Provide cover when other coaches are away.

REMUNERATION

This is a self-employed position, and Haddington & District ASC will offer a competitive level of remuneration, considering experience and qualifications.

The role may be variable but will be approximately 3.15 hours/week. We will expect you to prep, attend competitions over and above this. There is a fixed fee for competition attendance.

The training sessions are based at Haddington, Aubigny Centre

Wednesday, 17:30 – 18:30

Friday, 18:00 – 19:00

Saturday, 07:30 – 08:45

If you are interested in applying for would like further details, we would love to hear from you:

President – Paul Cameron email:- president.swimhaddington@gmail.com

Vice President – Sharon Wellwood email:- vicepresident.swimhaddington@gmail.com

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