Head Coach

Organisation:
Elmbridge Phoenix Swimming Club
Contract Type:
Permanent
Qualifications:
Coaching Swimming: Swimming Coach Certificate or Level 2 Award
Working Hours:
Part time
Location:
Walton-on-Thames
Salary:
£35,000
Closing Date:
6th November 2025 23:59

Elmbridge Phoenix Swimming Club in Surrey is looking for an experienced Head Coach to lead and develop the Club.

We are a successful competitive swimming club with a busy Development programme, competitive squad, training squad and a performance programme (with swimmers of County, Regional and National levels). This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven leader who can inspire swimmers of all abilities.

Working Hours: Part Time, 24 hours a week

Coaching Qualifications and Experience :

Mandatory Qualification: Minimum of Swim England Swimming Coach Certificate/ASA Level 2 Coaching Award
Proven coaching experience: experience coaching swimmers at club level and above.
Track record of development: Demonstrable experience in developing swimmers through competitive levels: County, Regional and National competitions, with a focus on performance swimming and talent progression.

Key Responsibilities and Expectations :

Set the vision for the Club and performance targets
Design and deliver annual training plans and seasonal cycles for all squads and individual swimmers, as appropriate
Coaching hours for the Performance 1 squad plus Club admin hours. (12 coaching and 12 admin per week, totalling 24 hours per week)
Organise, attend and report on all necessary competitions, including a minimum of two full-day meets per month (where applicable), County, Regional and National meets.
Lead, mentor and develop the coaching team and oversee performance
Ensure the Coaching team are in compliance with professional qualifications, including DBS, safeguarding and the Swim England online management system.
Play a pivotal role in developing the reputation and long-term success of the Club.

The i deal c andidate w ill b e:

a dynamic leader with proven experience managing swimming programmes.
an effective communicator who can work collaboratively with all stakeholders (coaches, committee, centre managers, Swim England).
a motivator with excellent people management skills who can inspire coaches, volunteers, and swimmers.
someone with a strong understanding of competitive swimming and athlete development pathways.

How to apply

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