Swimming Coach

The Independent Schools Council; St Albans; On-site; GBP 3,200 - 4,800; Part time

Job summary

STAHS in St Albans is seeking a Swimming Coach to join the PE department. The role involves leading performance squads, delivering a high-quality coaching programme across the swimming pathway, and supporting the extracurricular swimming programme including galas.

The position is part-time, approximately 4 hours per week, with additional hours for galas and trials. Start date January 2027; closing date 9am 23 October 2026; interview 28 October 2026.

Responsibilities

• Lead performance squads and deliver a high-quality coaching programme across the swimming pathway.
• Plan, lead, and deliver engaging squad training sessions while supporting swimmers to reach their potential.
• Support the school's extracurricular swimming programme, including training sessions, competitions and galas.

Job description

SWIMMING COACH

Part time

Start Date: January 2027

We are seeking an ambitious and enthusiastic Swimming Coach to play a key role in the continued growth and success of swimming at STAHS.

Working closely with the Head of Swimming, the successful candidate will lead performance squads and deliver a high-quality coaching programme across the swimming pathway, ensuring consistency and excellence in line with the PE Departments philosophy and values.

The Swimming Coach will support the school's extracurricular swimming programme, including training sessions, competitions, and the annual schedule of swimming galas held during the week and at weekends.

The role will involve planning, leading, and delivering engaging squad training sessions, while helping swimmers achieve their full potential in a positive and supportive environment.

Hours of Work

Approximately 4 hours per week, with additional hours available for galas, trials and other swimming-related activities as required. Working days can be agreed with the successful candidate. Availability on Mondays from 4:00–5:30 pm and Tuesdays from 12:30–1:30 pm would be advantageous, but we can be flexible.

This position starts in January 2027.

Closing Deadline:

9am Friday 23 October 2026

Interview Date:

Wednesday 28 October 2026

This position involves contact with children and will amount to regulated activity as defined by Keeping Children Safe In Education (KCSIE) for safeguarding children and safer recruitment