Swimming Coach

British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS); Liverpool; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a passionate Swimming Coach to enhance training and performance for our student teams. The role involves delivering coaching sessions, ensuring team selection, and fostering a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will possess excellent leadership skills and experience in coaching young adults.

Qualifications

• Experience working with age group 18-24 is desirable.
• Strong leadership abilities and commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead structured coaching sessions for club members.
• Deliver training to prepare swimmers for competitions.
• Provide feedback on club member development.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Job description

Closing date: 30 August 2025
Location: Liverpool
Region: North West
Employment type: Part Time
Salary: TBA - Dependant on qualifications and experience

Description

The University of Liverpool is highly committed to sport and aims to raise the performance of our student teams competing in British Universities and Colleges Sports (BUCS) and other recognised sports competitions. The University of Liverpool is offering an opportunity for a coach who is passionate about Swimming and is seeking to continue our drive for excellence by working closely with the Swimming Club committee and Sport Liverpool staff. You must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be committed to improving performance and developing Swimming at all levels. You will have experience or empathy of working within a student environment.

To apply for this position please submit an up to date CV and covering letter outlining how you meet the specific elements of this role to Gilian Higgins, [e-mail]

Job Requirements

• To lead and deliver structured coaching sessions to club members at the University.

• Deliver comprehensive training to swimmers in order to prepare them for competition

• Provide structured sessions and cater for all abilities within the club • Assist with team selection for BUCS competitions

• To provide feedback on the development of club members.

• Provide a safe and inclusive environment, you will be a strong leader and have the ability to balance the training and development of all members

• To be committed to professional development Required Qualifications/ Experience

• Experience of working at a high level with the 18-24 year age group is desirable.

• To be agreed, dependant on qualifications and experience.

Training Times • To be Agreed Location University of Liverpool Sports Centre