Head Coach

4 days ago


Falkirk, Falkirk, United Kingdom Gbswimcoaches Full time
As the Head Swim Coach at Gbswimcoaches, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of our Club. With a strong background in coaching and developing swimmers, you will lead the development, organisation and implementation of the Club's coaching and competition pathway, ensuring swimmers across the entire programme are given the opportunity to maximise their potential.

Your experience in coaching and developing swimmers within a structured performance development pathway will be invaluable in driving the success of our swimmers and helping to achieve our goals. You will be a natural leader, with excellent communication and planning skills, able to effectively engage, line manage, and lead the development of our existing team of coaches.

Able to commute across Falkirk and surrounding area to meet the early mornings and evening requirements of the swim programme, you will be a positive role model for the coaching community with the ability to work closely with the national governing body in a range of areas.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Developing and implementing a coaching and competition pathway that supports the growth and development of our swimmers
  • Leading the coaching programme for the Gbswimcoaches Performance Squads
  • Providing support to the Artistic Swimming Team on areas including development plans, session planning and coaching practices
  • Supporting the Gbswimcoaches management committee in achieving relevant Scottish Swimming Aquamark Level 3 accreditation programmes
  • Contributing to the commercial growth and development of the Club through the delivery of a robust swimmer recruitment programme
  • Organising, attending and supervising annual training camps, including overseas venues
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with our partners, including Scottish Swimming, Falkirk Council, and sportscotland
  • Developing effective collaborative working relationships with performance support practitioners, including Scottish Swimming, and Aquatics GB
  • Supporting the organising committee with the organisation of our swim meets
  • Contributing to the delivery of the Scottish Swimming national programme of activities

Requirements:

  • Minimum level 3 coaching or UK equivalent qualification
  • Ideally educated to degree level
  • Strong IT Skills – HyTek/Team Unify and other swim specific software
  • Social media/marketing experience advantageous
  • Excellent communication and planning skills are vital, along with the ability to easily engage and build trust with swimmers and coaches under their charge
  • Current safeguarding and disclosure checks in place which would then be renewable
  • Ability to commute across Falkirk and surrounding area to meet the early mornings and evening requirements of the swim programme
  • Right to work in the UK

Salary and Benefits:

£35,000 to £40,000 (dependent on experience)

4% employer pension contribution from Gbswimcoaches

35 paid days holiday, including public holidays

FVT kit supplied

Travel expenses for competitions

Financial support for agreed training

How to Apply:

Interviews are expected to be held January and will likely incorporate attendance at one of our training sessions to meet existing swim coaches and members of the Club management team.



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