Senior Age-Group Swim Coach - Pathway to National Stage

Triathlon Scotland; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Glasgow Swim Team is seeking an Age Group Swim Coach to lead development of swimmers within key transition stages, progressing toward regional and national standards. You will work with the Head & Performance Coach and the coaching team to create engaging, athlete-centered environments that foster technical excellence, competitive confidence and long-term performance potential.

Contribute to the club’s coaching philosophy and pathway framework, ensuring accurate attendance and

Qualifications

• Experience coaching in a competitive swimming environment.
• Able to plan, deliver and evaluate training programmes.
• Experience coaching swimmers at district, Scottish or British national age-group level.
• Experience mentoring assistant coaches or volunteers.
• Excellent communication with parents, carers and coaches.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, delivery and evaluation of programmes for designated age-group squads.
• Create athlete-centered environments for long-term development.
• Provide individualised coaching and performance feedback.
• Monitor progression against pathway benchmarks and national criteria.
• Support transitions within the club pathway to regional/national programmes.
• Prepare athletes for competition with race planning and reviews.
• Attend competitions, camps and events as required.
• Collaborate with pathway coaches to ensure smooth transitions.

Skills

Coaching experience

Athlete development

Communication skills

Motivating youth athletes

Planning & organisation

Education

SSCQ or Level 2 Coaching Swimming

Child wellbeing & Protection in Sport (CWPS)

PVG scheme membership

Scottish Swimming membership

First aid & water rescue

Level 3 Coaching Swimming

Degree in sport/science

SCC/SCQF related CPD

Tools

Hy-Tek Team Manager

Team Unify/Sports Engine

Athlete management systems

Job description

City of Glasgow Swim Team is seeking an Age Group Swim Coach to lead development of swimmers within key transition stages, progressing toward regional and national standards. You will work with the Head & Performance Coach and the coaching team to create engaging, athlete-centered environments that foster technical excellence, competitive confidence and long-term performance potential.

Contribute to the club’s coaching philosophy and pathway framework, ensuring accurate attendance and