Head Coach

Carn Brea & Helston Swimming Club; Redruth; In loco; GBP 16.000 - 27.000; Part-time

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CPD support

Descrizione del lavoro

Carn Brea & Helston Swimming Club in west Cornwall is seeking an inspiring Head Coach to build on a strong foundation and drive the club’s competitive pathway. The role covers planning, coaching across squads, and leading a coaching team within a Swim England-affiliated environment.

The ideal candidate will hold a Swim England Senior Coaching Certificate (or Level 3) with regional/national coaching experience, DBS clearance, and a track record of technical excellence and athlete development.

Competenze

• Senior coaching certificate required or ASA Level 3 if applicable; significant experience considered.
• DBS certificate and safeguarding certificates required.
• Experience coaching swimmers at regional/national standard preferred.

Mansioni

• Prepare the club’s annual plan and design progressive, individualised training plans.
• Oversee the full swimmer pathway and plan the annual competition calendar.
• Lead coach for a competitive squad, providing technical feedback, stroke correction and race planning.
• Attend competitions and implement a strength & conditioning/land training programme.
• Lead, mentor and develop the coaching team, including rotas and CPD.
• Communicate with swimmers, parents, the committee, the County and Swim England.
• Adhere to Wavepower and promote a safe, inclusive, athlete-centred environment.

Conoscenze

Senior coaching certificate

Leadership & mentoring

Formazione

Swim England Senior Coaching Certificate

DBS certificate

Descrizione del lavoro

Carn Brea & Helston Swimming Club (CBHSC) in west Cornwall is looking for an inspiring and highly motivated Head Coach to build on the club’s strong foundations.

The Role

CBHSC is a friendly, inclusive and ambitious Swim England-affiliated club of around 150 swimmers, with a structured pathway from Learn to Swim Stages 6–7 through to county, regional and national competition.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare the club’s annual plan and design progressive, individualised training plans
• Oversee the full swimmer pathway and plan the annual competition calendar
• Act as lead coach for a competitive squad, providing technical feedback, stroke correction and race planning
• Attend competitions and implement a strength and conditioning/land training programme
• Lead, mentor and develop the coaching team, including rotas and CPD
• Communicate with swimmers, parents, the committee, the County and Swim England
• Adhere to Wavepower and promote a safe, inclusive, athlete-centred environment

About You

• A Swim England Senior Coaching Certificate or ASA Level 3 Coaching Award (holders of the Swimming Coach Certificate/Level 2 working towards the Coach Practitioner or Senior Coach Practitioner Certificate, or with significant experience, will be considered)
• Valid enhanced DBS and safeguarding certificates
• Experience coaching swimmers at regional/national standard
• Strong technical knowledge of stroke mechanics, training principles and competition preparation
• Experience leading and mentoring coaching teams
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, ICT and administrative skills

Key Details

• Location: Carn Brea Leisure Centre, Pool, Redruth (primary pool) and Helston Leisure Centre (secondary pool)
• Contract: Self-employed, part time (approximately 10–16 hours of poolside coaching per week, plus planning and administration); weekend competitions required
• Pay: Competitive contract rates, dependent on experience; CPD support may be available
• Applications: CV and covering letter
• Interview date: 6 December 2026, followed by a poolside assessment
• Closing date: 30 November 2026 (midday)