Regional Pool & Tennis Centre and Active Living Centre

Sports & Coaching

Posted: 20 May 2025

Closing Date: Ongoing recruitment

Newport Live is an award winning not for profit sport, leisure and cultural trust; and registered UK Charity with an excellent track record of delivering innovative programmes and services to our communities and residents that ‘inspire people to be happier and healthier’. We are looking to recruit a passionate and energetic Assistant Swimming Coach who will be responsible for supporting the delivery of high-quality coaching sessions within the Newport Live Integrated Swimming Programme in partnership with the City of Newport Swimming and Water Polo Club. The Assistant Swimming Coach will support the Head Coach in the delivery of programmed coaching sessions across a variety of competitive swimming squads. The successful candidate will be an advocate for swimming with a passion to inspire new and existing athletes to reach their potential. You must have a proven track record of coaching within the aquatic sector, show evidence of working on your own initiative and experience dealing with customers and their needs providing sound knowledge and advice encouraging adherence and member retention.

Hours: Casual basis - £13.66 per hour

Benefits: Discounted Newport Live membership, generous pension scheme available, free onsite parking, uniform provided and access to wellbeing programmes

You must have a proven track record of coaching within the aquatic sector, show evidence of working on your own initiative and experience dealing with customers and their needs providing sound knowledge and advice encouraging adherence and member retention.

Required:

• Qualified to a minimum of a UKCC Level 1 and/or working towards a Level 2 qualification Swim Coach or equivalent

• Proven knowledge and experience of coaching competitive swimming at Age Group club and Regional level, to include knowledge of performance pathways and talent identification

• Knowledge and understanding of Child Protection policies and procedures

• Ability to coach swimmers in a development & performance environment, to improve individual technical skills and develop individual training programmes

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

• Ability to set priorities, plan the process of work and manage competing demands on time

• Ability to motivate athletes

• Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team

• Ability to work with young people from varying backgrounds and with specific needs

• Excellent Time Management

• A minimum of one years' coaching experience of working within competitive swimming at Club and Regional level

• Experience in the assistance of the development and implementation of plans, training programmes and the assessment of swimmer performance

• Working with volunteer coaches and committee members within a club environment

• Self-motivated and driven to succeed

  
  

• Patience and understanding whilst working with swimmers and volunteers

• Commitment to continuous professional development

• The ability to work flexible working patterns including split days

• Current Driving Licence

Beneficial:

• A sports specific degree or equivalent

• Knowledge of Swim Wales policy and procedures

• Practical knowledge / experience of working with electronic databases

• Working with National Governing Bodies and within the field of Swimming Development

• Working with people with a disability in a sporting programme

You should have the drive and passion for working in a sporting, leisure, and cultural environment, and demonstrate our core values of Care, Passion, Teamwork, Inspiration, Innovation, and Inclusivity.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to a successful Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) check

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Newport Live enquiries on 01633656757 and ask to speak with Richard Dale, or email richard.dale@newportlive.co.uk

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