Head Coach

Organisation : Staines Swimming Club Contract Type : Permanent Qualifications : Water Safety : RLSS National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches (NRASTC) Coaching Swimming : Swimming Coach Certificate or Level 2 Award Coaching Swimming : Senior Swimming Coach Certificate or Level 3 Award Working Hours : Full time Location : Staines-upon-Thames Salary : Competitive dependant on skills and experience Closing Date : 24th July 2025 23 : 59

Staines Swimming Club, based in the Borough of Spelthorne, is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Head Coach who has the skills and experience to lead and build on the Club's current successes and to continue to grow the Club.

Responsibility

The Head Coach of Staines Swimming Club is the central figure driving the success, safety, and growth of our Club. They are responsible for leading and managing the swimming programme including :

• Planning training sessions
• Overseeing teachers and coaches
• Providing leadership and motivation to swimmers, coaches, and volunteers to help swimmers reach their full potential.
• Designing and implementing training programmes to improve technique, conditioning, and performance for swimmers at all levels.
• Organising and attending swim meets, coordinating team selections, and supporting swimmers during competitions.
• Actively encouraging members to take part in competitions and putting effective processes in place to monitor and understand the reasons for changes in participation levels.
• Supervising assistant coaches and teachers, conducting staff meetings, and fostering coach development to maintain high coaching standards.
• Working effectively with the Committee to achieve the Club’s mission and goals
• Monitoring swimmers’ progress and coordinating swimmer transition within the squad structure (in conjunction with the other squad coaches), and relaying information to relevant committee members in a timely manner.
• Overseeing administrative tasks such as attendance records, meet registrations and communication with swimmers’ parents and guardians.
• Maintaining ethical standards and a safe training environment, enforcing discipline, and promoting a positive, enjoyable atmosphere for swimmers.

Qualifications and skills :

If you require any further information about the position, please contact the Club Chair via the apply button.

How to apply

Applicants should provide the following via the 'Apply' button below :

This vacancy may require the following qualifications :

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