Swimming Coach

British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS); Glasgow; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Strathclyde Swimming & Water Polo Club in Glasgow is seeking a part-time coach to lead training sessions and league matches, developing swimmers technically and performance-wise.

You will maintain records, evaluate team performance, and work with the club committee to select teams, ensuring health, safety, and equality standards are upheld.

Qualifications

• Lead coaching at training sessions and league matches.
• Improve technical and performance development of swimmers.
• Enhance the student experience through high-quality coaching.
• Maintain records on attendance, team selections and analysis.
• Regular evaluation of team performance.
• Manage team selection and provide feedback with the committee.
• Communicate with Club Committee and Sports Union as required.
• Support student leadership development, especially with committee members.
• Ensure sessions comply with Health & Safety and Equality & Diversity standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead coaching at training sessions and league matches.
• Improve technical and performance development of swimmers.
• Enhance the student experience through high-quality coaching.
• Maintain records on training attendance, team selections, and technical analysis of swimmers.
• Regular evaluation of team performance.
• In partnership with the committee, manage team selection and provide feedback.
• Maintain regular communication with the Strathclyde Swimming and Waterpolo Club Committee, and Sports Union where required.
• Support the development of student leadership skills, particularly with club committee members.
• Make sure all sessions comply with Health & Safety standards and maintain high standards with regards to Equality & Diversity.

Skills

Coaching qualification

Interpersonal skills

Motivation

Verbal communication

University sport experience

Job description

Universtity of Strathclyde Swimming & Water Polo Club

Details

Closing date: 28 September 2026
Location: Glasgow
Region: Scotland
Employment type: Part Time
Salary: £14 per hour

Description

• Lead coaching at training sessions and at league matches.
• Attempt to improve technical and performance development of swimmers.
• Enhance the student experience through high-quality, engaging coaching.
• Maintain accurate records on training attendance, team selections, and technical analysis of swimmers.
• Regular evaluation of team performance.
• In partnership with the committee, manage team selection and provide feedback.
• Maintain regular communication with the Strathclyde Swimming and Waterpolo Club Committee, and Sports Union where required.
• Support the development of student leadership skills, particularly with club committee members
• Make sure all sessions comply with Health & Safety standards and maintain high standards with regards to Equality & Diversity.

Person Specifications Essential

• A Swimming Coaching qualification
• Excellent inter-personal skills
• Excellent motivation skills
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Experience of university sport

Person Specifications Desirable

• Competitive experience at performance level in Swimming
• A clean driving license
• A first aid certificate