Head Coach

Swim England; Aldershot; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading competitive swimming club in North Hampshire is seeking a Head Coach to lead its swimming programme. The successful candidate will drive the development of swimmers at all levels, ensuring competitive success while fostering a supportive team environment. Candidates must hold a recognized coaching qualification and possess strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Senior Swimming Coach Certificate or Level 3 Swim Coaching Award.
• Experience managing a team of coaches and mentoring.
• Must have a clear DBS check and a current UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full swimming programme and coach squads effectively.
• Develop individual and squad-based performance plans.
• Regularly liaise with the Head of Academy and Learn to Swim Supervisors.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Coaching

Strategic Planning

Education

Senior Swimming Coach Certificate or Level 3 Award

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Organisation: Rushmoor Royals Swimming Club Contract Type: Permanent Qualifications: Coaching Swimming: Senior Swimming Coach Certificate or Level 3 Award Working Hours: Full time Location: Aldershot Salary: Competitive, dependent upon skills and experience Closing Date: 6th July 2025 23:59

Rushmoor Royals Swimming Club (RRSC), based in north Hampshire, is looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Head Coach with a vision to take the Club forward into the future. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the full swimming programme.

Working hours:Full time (Total 37.5 hrs/ week including administration hours)

Location:Aldershot / Camberley area

Closing date:As above(or earlier if a suitable candidate is found)

RRSC is affiliated to the Swim England South East Region and is the leading competitive swimming club in North Hampshire, covering the areas of Aldershot, Farnborough, Fleet, Camberley and Yateley. Currently, we utilise four pools, including a 50-metre pool.

Our swimmers have competed and succeeded at every level of competitive swimming, atCounty, Regional and National levels, and our Club provides competitive opportunities for all ages and abilities. We also have a successful Learn To Swim programme that feeds into the main club.

RRSC is committed to recruiting talented people with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experience. We are looking for a Head Coach who is highly motivated, enthusiastic and has vision to take the Club forward. The successful candidate must hold a Senior Swimming Coach Certificate/Level 3 Swim Coaching Award (or equivalent), have a clear DBS check (completed by the Club) and be able to travel locally to the facilities we use in our nearby area.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

The successful candidate will:

• have a Swim England Swimming Coach Certificate/UKCC Senior Swimming Coach Qualification, with evidence of undertaking continuing professional development (CPD).
• undertake coaching of a squad(s)
• hold a Swim England safeguarding qualification and will undertake a DBS check if successful.
• hold a current and valid UK driving licence.
• be a strategic leader with a track record of managing a team of coaches and excellent interpersonal communication skills with a wide range of people from the swimming community.
• be highly organised and provide feedback/ responses in a timely manner to swimmers, parents, coaches, employees and the executive committee.
• have experience in line management, including appraisals, goal setting, identifying and supporting development opportunities and mentoring
• be highly motivated and passionate about developing swimmers as people as well as athletes, and enabling them to reach their full potential.
• understands and takes pride in their position and role in the pathway and the impact they have on each swimmer’s journey, ensuring that the values of the programme are known and promoted.
• be confident in using IT and familiar with MS Word and Excel

Key Accountabilities:

• Develop the Club’s swim programme at all levels. Undertake regular liaison with the Head of Academy and Learn to Swim Supervisors to ensure the programme feeds swimmers into the main club. Work closely with our strength and conditioning coaches to ensure delivery is both age-appropriate and relevant to training in the pool.
• Put in place individual and squad-based performance and coaching programs, including regular review meetings to support the delivery of improved athlete performance.
• Set and support the annual competition plan for competitive swimmers.
• Support RRSC’s Executive Committee in their management of the Club by providing regular updates on the Club at committee meetings and supporting the financial health of the Club through prudent management of coach and pool time for all squads.
• Actively support and develop the coaching team and coach capability. Create an enjoyable environment for the coaching team. Implement regular coach meetings, annual coach performance management and opportunities for coach development via mentoring, delegation or CPD opportunities.
• Keep up-to-date with initiatives within AquaticsGB and Swim England. Assess their implications for the Club, making timely adjustments to the programme as appropriate.
• Promote team spirit and actively support the Club’s volunteering strategy to help build an engaged and supportive ‘Royals Family’.

If you require any further information about the position, please contact the Club Chair via the apply button.

The closing date for applications is as above.

How to apply

Applicants should provide:

• an up-to-date CV with a supporting letter that outlines your reasons for applying and what you will bring to the role.
• details of two referees (one must be your current employer). References will only be sought after a successful interview.

This vacancy may require the following qualifications:

• Coaching Swimming: Senior Swimming Coach Certificate or Level 3 Award