Lead Swim Coach — High-Performance Youth Programme

Millfield School; Street; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 weeks holiday

Lunch scheme (£10.61 per month)

Employee wellbeing programme

Job summary

Millfield School in Street, Somerset invites applications for a Lead Swim Coach to lead our high-performance swimming programme and to develop ranked age-group and youth swimmers through the athlete pathway.

The successful candidate will take overall programme delivery, contribute to swimmer development planning and inspire athletes to realise their full potential in a demanding school environment. Minimum UKCC Level 2 (Level 3 preferred) is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum UKCC Level 2 qualification (Level 3 preferred).
• Proven track record of developing swimmers to national championship standard.
• Experience leading a programme and managing coaching teams.
• Strong understanding of long-term athlete development principles and the Aquatics GB framework.
• Experience coaching water polo or athletic development is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead programme delivery for the school’s swim programme.
• Contribute to swimmer development planning and pathways.
• Inspire athletes to achieve excellence in a high-performance environment.
• Collaborate with fixtures, tournaments and events support as required.

Skills

Coaching leadership

Swim coaching

Athlete development

Programme management

Team management

Education

UKCC Level 2 qualification

UKCC Level 3 qualification (preferred)

Job description

Millfield School in Street, Somerset invites applications for a Lead Swim Coach to lead our high-performance swimming programme and to develop ranked age-group and youth swimmers through the athlete pathway.

The successful candidate will take overall programme delivery, contribute to swimmer development planning and inspire athletes to realise their full potential in a demanding school environment. Minimum UKCC Level 2 (Level 3 preferred) is required.