Head Coach, Elite Swimming & Team Development

Triathlon Scotland; Dundee; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Dundee City Aquatics invites applications for an experienced Head Coach to lead and strengthen our swimming programme, and to build a positive, inclusive and high performing culture where everyone can thrive. You will design and deliver annual training plans, develop a competition strategy, mentor the coaching team and work with Scottish Swimming and regional bodies.

The appointment is a self‑employed contract for around 20 hours per week at £18.50 per hour, based in Dundee and at local training

Qualifications

• Hold a Scottish Swimming Level 3 Senior Coach qualification, or SSCQ qualification with relevant experience and a commitment to working towards Level 3.
• Have expertise in swimmer development and structured performance planning, as well as experience of preparing swimmers for high-level competition environments.
• Combine strong technical expertise with confident and effective leadership of swimmers and coaches.
• Have experience of successfully leading a multi-squad programme.
• Lead with passion, energy, clarity, and a strong sense of purpose.
• Uphold the highest standards of safeguarding, welfare, and swimmer wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Design, deliver and regularly review annual training plans to support swimmer development and performance goals.
• Develop a competition strategy targeting national qualification and agreed performance benchmarks at target meets.
• Prepare swimmers to progress through junior, Scottish and British level competitions.
• Lead and mentor the coaching team and establish technical standards across all squads.
• Embed mental health awareness, emotional wellbeing, inclusion and high welfare standards throughout training and swimmer development.

Skills

Leadership

Swimmer development

Coaching experience

Education

Scottish Swimming Level 3 Senior Coach

SSCQ qualification

Job description

Dundee City Aquatics invites applications for an experienced Head Coach to lead and strengthen our swimming programme, and to build a positive, inclusive and high performing culture where everyone can thrive. You will design and deliver annual training plans, develop a competition strategy, mentor the coaching team and work with Scottish Swimming and regional bodies.

The appointment is a self‑employed contract for around 20 hours per week at £18.50 per hour, based in Dundee and at local training