Lead Squad Coach

Swim England; Teddington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local swimming club in Teddington is seeking a Lead Squad Coach on a fixed-term contract. You'll lead a competitive squad, guide swimmers aged 11-15, and collaborate with the Head Coach. Ideal candidates should have a Coaching Swimming Certificate or Level 2 Award and experience in swimmer development. This role involves part-time hours, weekend work, and participation in galas. Salary is £1,300 per month. Opportunities for contract extension may arise.

Qualifications

• Experience in coaching swimmers aged 11-15.
• Ability to plan and oversee training sessions.
• Strong communication for parent liaison.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Coach in managing the squad.
• Lead and coach a competitive squad of 24 swimmers.
• Write training sets and ensure swimmer progress.

Skills

Coaching Swimming

Parent Liaison

Training Plan Development

Education

Swimming Coach Certificate or Level 2 Award

Job description

Organisation: Teddington Swimming Club Contract Type: Fixed-term contract Qualifications: Coaching Swimming: Swimming Coach Certificate or Level 2 Award Working Hours: Part time Location: Teddington Salary: £1,300 per calendar month Closing Date: 19th December 2025 23:59

Teddington Swimming Club (TSC) based in South West London, isrecruiting for an experienced,suitablyqualified, Lead Squad Coach on a fixed term contract to support our Head Coach, lead their own competitive squad of 24 swimmers (aged 11-15) with aspirations to qualify for county/regional competitions, and to oversee the 'club'squad of recreational teenage swimmers. The role mandates responsibility for writing suitable training sets (with guidance from the Head Coach) for these squads. Parent liaison/admin hours/gala attendance with swimmers from these squads is expected and is included within the salary.

Contract type: Fixed-term temporary contract (3 months duration)

Working hours: Part-time, circa 20 hours per week, plus gala attendance (see below)

We are a relatively small club in South West London, but have achieved highly at BritishandEnglish Nationals as well as Open Water Nationals over the past seasons. We would love to findan enthusiastic, skilled coach to join our team, and for the right candidate, there may be the opportunity to extend the fixed-term arrangement further.

This role requires a mix of evening, early morning and weekend work, as well as travel and attendance to meets (if required).

Working pattern and locations:

• Monday: 6-7am Teddington Pool, TW11 8EZ
• Tuesday: Off
• Wednesday: 6.15-7.45 pm The Mall School, Twickenham, TW2 5NQ
• Thursday: 6.15-7.45 pm The Mall School, Twickenham, TW2 5NQ
• Friday: Off
• Saturday:
  • 6.45-8.15 am Pools on the Park, Richmond, TW9 2SF
  • 5.45-8.45 pm Pools on the Park, Richmond, TW9 2SF
• Sunday:
  • 6.25-7.55 am Hampton Open Air pool, TW12 2AL
  • 5.45-8.45 pm Pools on the Park, Richmond, TW9 2SF

The start date would be by agreement between 17th – 24th January 2026 to allow for a week’s handover with the current Squad Coach.

Teddington Swimming Club reserves the right to close applications sooner than theabove closing dateif we find the right candidate.

How to apply

Please send a CV and covering letter to the club secretary using the application button below.

This vacancy may require the following qualifications:

• Coaching Swimming: Swimming Coach Certificate or Level 2 Award