Development Coach - Swimming

Doe Park Water Activities Centre

Bradford

On-site

GBP 24,000 - 32,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Bradford Council's Bradford Aquatics Elite Training team is seeking two Development Swim Coaches (part-time 25hrs and full-time) to join the elite programme.

You will work alongside the Senior Coach, delivering early morning and evening sessions, and contribute to structured training, technical development, and competitive opportunities for swimmers progressing through regional and national pathways.

Qualifications

Experienced development swim coach
Part-time (25hrs) or full-time roles available
Willingness to work early mornings and evenings

Responsibilities

Plan, coach or lead sessions for the Elite Training scheme squad swimmers
Liaise with local base clubs to develop a progressive LTAD-aligned programme
Create and manage developmental projects to support swimmers' progression
Link school and lesson programmes with base clubs in LTAD philosophy

Job description

Bradford Aquatics - Elite Training.

The Elite Training Team is Bradford Aquatics' performance-focused team, designed to support swimmers with the commitment, ability, and ambition to reach their full competitive potential. Led by experienced coaches, the programme provides structured training, technical development, and competitive opportunities to help swimmers progress through regional and national pathways. The team promotes excellence, discipline, teamwork, and resilience, creating an environment where swimmers can thrive both in and out of the pool.

Development Coach (x2) - Swimming

Bradford Aquatics is looking for an experienced an part time (25hrs) and an experienced full time Development Swim Coach to join its Elite Swim Training Team. Working alongside the Senior Coach, these are exciting and rewarding roles with opportunities for professional development. The positions include early morning and evening sessions, so flexibility is essential.

Job Introduction

Bradford Aquatics - Elite Training.

Development Coach (x2) - Swimming

The Main Responsibilities Of This Role

To plan, coach or lead sessions being delivered to the Elite Training scheme squad swimmers

To liaise with the local base clubs along side the Development Coach to create a fundamental swimming development programme in line with the LTAD national programme.

Create, develop and manage developmental projects to cater for the differing stages of a swimmers development. to skill development level.

To create links between the lesson and schools programme and the base swimming clubs in line with LTAD philosophy.

Employee Offer

Why work for Bradford Council? Find out why by taking a look at Our Employee Offer.pdf

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process to support your application, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members.

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