Part-time Swimming Coach - Pipers Corner School

Buckinghamshire Council; Cryers Hill; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority seeks a dedicated Swimming Coach to lead sessions for students aged 4-14. The role requires a minimum ASA Level 2 Swimming Coach Qualification, a current lifeguarding qualification, and a passion for student achievement. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong organizational skills and the ability to motivate young swimmers. This position offers a competitive salary and flexible working hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum ASA Level 2 Swimming Coach Qualification required.
• Ability to lead swimming coaching sessions and organize student participation.
• Current lifeguarding qualification is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct swimming sessions for students aged 4-14.
• Attend and support swimming galas throughout the season.
• Work collaboratively with the Director of Sport and other staff.

Skills

ASA Level 2 Swimming Coach Qualification

High level of personal proficiency in swimming

Organisational skills

Ability to motivate students

Knowledge of subject area

Good communication skills

IT literacy

Proactivity

Clean driving licence

Job description

Location: High Wycombe

Overview

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Contract type: Permanent, Term time only.

Required: October/November 2025.

Monday 1520-1600 hours Pre-Prep swimming,1615-1715 hours Prep swimming

Tuesday 1600-1715 hours Year 6-9 Swim Squad

About us

Pipers Corner is a Girls’ School Association Independent School for girls aged 4-18. Set in 96 acres of beautiful Chiltern countryside, the school is four miles north of High Wycombe and two miles from Great Missenden. In its most recent ISI inspection (March 2023) the school was graded as “excellent” in all categories.

The role is very varied, including both routine administrative tasks, such as selecting and producing team lists, and the opportunity to work directly with school students. It requires flexibility, good humour and a commitment to work hard as part of a strong team. Most of all, you will need to be able to demonstrate initiative and be a self-starter.

Further information regarding the role is available from the recruitment booklet in the vacancy section on our website

As a coach we would expect you to have a detailed knowledge of the sport, a good standard of personal experience and the confidence to lead swimming coaching sessions across years 4-14.

Alongside the coaching, attendance and support at galas will be required throughout the season. A current lifeguarding qualification is a necessity.

The successful candidate would work with the Director of Sport, and other departmental members. The Director of Sport and her colleagues will provide full support to the successful candidate.

• ASA Level 2 Swimming Coach Qualification as a minimum standard
• High level of personal proficiency and experience in coaching swimming
• Good organisational and planning skills
• Plenty of enthusiasm and the ability to motivate students
• Extensive knowledge of your subject area
• Flexible and self-motivated with a dedication to student achievement and quality
• Good written and verbal communication skills; IT literate
• Proactive and the ability to ‘think on your feet’
• Clean driving licence and potential to drive the school mini bus

Completed application forms and a covering letter should be addressed to the Headmistress and returned to HR via the email address above.

Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and Pipers Corner School reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.

Pipers Corner School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.