Head of Aquatics
- Organisation:
- Whitgift School
- Contract Type:
- Permanent
- Qualifications:
- Water Safety: RLSS National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches (NRASTC)
- Water Safety: RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)
- Coaching: Swim England Land Training Certificate or Swim England Land Based Coaching Certificate
- Coaching Water Polo: Water Polo Coach Certificate or Level 2 Award
- Coaching Swimming: Swimming Coach Certificate or Level 2 Award
- Coaching Swimming: Senior Swimming Coach Certificate or Level 3 Award
- Coaching Swimming: Level 2 Award in the Principles of Coaching (QCF)
- Coaching Artistic Swimming: Artistic Swimming Coach Certificate or Level 2 Award
- Working Hours:
- Full time
- Location:
- South Croydon
- Salary:
- Gross pay per annum £46,810 to £50,926
- Closing Date:
- 9th October 2025 23:59
Whitgift School in South Croydon is seeking to appoint a full-time Head of Aquatics to join our nationally recognised Sports Department. The ideal candidate will have experience working with elite-level swimmers and/or water polo players and must be confident coaching pupils.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the strategic planning and day-to-day management of all swimming and water polo activities at the school, from learners to elite competitors.
- Work in partnership with the Physical Education Department to deliver high-quality swimming lessons as part of the School's PE curriculum.
- Lead a comprehensive co-curricular programme including before-school, lunchtime, and after-school sessions for both swimming and water polo.
- Recruit, manage, and mentor a team of swimming coaches and water polo staff, ensuring a consistent and professional standard of coaching throughout.
- Organise a varied and inclusive fixture card of swimming galas and water polo matches, including friendly events and high-level competitions. Ensure the School is represented at local, regional, and national levels, including relevant entry processes, event management, and team logistics.
- Manage and develop the affiliated Whitgift Swim Club, including Swim England registration and compliance, planning open meets, and managing athlete progression within the club framework.
- Establish and run high-quality aquatics camps during school holidays and plan overseas or domestic swimming and water polo tours that support athlete development, team cohesion, and broaden competitive experience.
- Coordinate and run hosted events at the School’s facilities, from inter-school galas to large-scale club meets.
- Be available for regular Saturday training sessions and weekend competitions, including travel and supervision.
- Hold a full driving licence with at least 3 years of experience and be confident driving a 16-seater school minibus for transporting teams to fixtures and training venues.
Whitgift School (part of the John Whitgift Foundation) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Where applicable, applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service and online media checks (including personal, professional and other online activities). It is an offence to apply for a role at the school if you know that you are barred from regulated activity with children.
How to apply
Please click the apply button to be redirected to the School's website. From there, for further information, select the white 'documents’ downloadbutton at the bottom left of the advertisement, and the green 'apply' button on the top right for the online application form.
For general queries, please telephone the Human Resources Department on the telephone number below.
- Contact phone
- 02086889222