Swim Club Head Coach

Vision Redbridge Culture and Leisure; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local sports organization in the City of London is seeking an experienced Head Coach to lead and develop its swimming programme. The role involves mentoring coaches, designing training plans, and managing competition schedules. Candidates must have a strong background in swimming programme management and relevant coaching certifications. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate leader in the sports community.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing swimming programmes.
• Strong understanding of competitive swimming and athlete development pathways.
• Ability to inspire coaches, volunteers, and swimmers.

Responsibilities

• Set the vision and performance targets for the Swim Club.
• Design and deliver annual training plans.
• Lead and mentor a team of coaches and volunteers.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Coaching

Education

Swim England Swimming Coach Certificate / ASA Level 3 or Level 2

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an ambitious and experienced Head Coach to lead and develop LBR Swim Club into a thriving, competitive, and successful swimming programme. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven leader who can inspire swimmers of all abilities, from Learn to Swim through to County, Regional and National competitors.

Responsibilities

• Set the vision and performance targets for the Swim Club.
• Design and deliver annual training plans that meet the needs of all squads and individual swimmers.
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of coaches and volunteers to deliver high-quality coaching.
• Manage competitions, training schedules, and swimmer progression pathways.
• Work with Centre Managers to grow participation and increase club membership.
• Play a pivotal role in developing the reputation and long-term success of LBR Swim Club.

Essential requirements

• A dynamic leader with proven experience managing swimming programmes.
• Swim England Swimming Coach Certificate / ASA Level 3 or Level 2 with experience
• Strong understanding of competitive swimming and athlete development pathways.
• Excellent people management skills with the ability to inspire coaches, volunteers, and swimmers.
• Effective communicator who can work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, including Swim England.