Squad Coach

Swim England; Orpington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Orpington Ojays Swimming Club is seeking a passionate Squad Coach responsible for coaching swimmers of all levels. The ideal candidate will demonstrate previous coaching experience, possess essential safety and coaching qualifications, and be committed to nurturing talent. This role offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to the development of young swimmers in a supportive club environment.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching competitive development squads.
• Ability to set performance targets and plans.
• Good communicator with swimmers and parents.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver progressive training plans.
• Motivate swimmers to reach their maximum potential.
• Engage in regular coaches’ meetings for consistency.

Skills

Coaching

Communication

Motivation

Education

Swimming Coach Certificate or Level 2 Award

Assistant Swimming Coach Certificate or Level 1 Award

NRASTC

Job description

Organisation: Orpington Ojays Swimming Club Contract Type: Self-Employed Qualifications: Water Safety: RLSS National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches (NRASTC) Coaching Swimming: Swimming Coach Certificate or Level 2 Award Coaching Swimming: Assistant Swimming Coach Certificate or Level 1 Award Working Hours: Part time Location: Orpington Salary: Competitive Closing Date: 4th September 2025 23:59 Job Reference: Squad

Orpington Ojays Swimming Club, based in the south-east London/Kent borders,is looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and passionate Squad Coach. The ideal candidate will demonstrate an ability to coach swimmers of all ages and abilities, motivating them to reach their maximum potential, from development to competitive levels.

The Squad Coach should have experience as a coach of a competitive development squad, including planning and development, and setting performance targets.

Our coaches deliver progressive training plans and set goals to engage the swimmers and develop their talent. We also ask that they attend regular coaches’ meetings to ensure consistency in training techniques and methods. Coaches also work with the Head Coach to identify which open and league galas the club’s swimmers should enter each season.

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive club, and as such, we want coaches who can nurture the talent of all our swimmers. We’re looking for someone who wants to invest time and energy into the young swimmers and reap the rewards as they grow in confidence and as athletes, giving them a clear pathway of progression and keeping the club as successful as it can be as older swimmers move on.

You will be a good communicator, equally at ease speaking to swimmers of all levels, parents, other coaches, and the committee.

About the club:

Orpington Ojays is a well-established, family-oriented club with more than 350 members comprising seven competitive squads, four development squads, learn-to-swim classes, and a competitive masters squad. With a track record of success at county, regional, and national levels, we pride ourselves on nurturing swimmers of all abilities, helping them to achieve their full potential. We hold club championships and have a full competition calendar, attending galas and leagues within the county and the London region.

We are currently using a variety of local facilities for training - we will be returning to our home pool, which will be a state-of-the-art facility, in early 2026. Therefore, the use of a car and a driving licence is essential.

How to apply

Applicants should send a covering letter and CV to the club chair via the apply button.

This vacancy may require the following qualifications:

• Water Safety: RLSS National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches (NRASTC)
• Coaching Swimming: Swimming Coach Certificate or Level 2 Award
• Coaching Swimming: Assistant Swimming Coach Certificate or Level 1 Award