Organisation: Hinckley Swimming Club
Contract Type: Self-Employed
Qualifications:
* Coaching Swimming: Swimming Coach Certificate or Level 2 Award
* Coaching Swimming: Level 2 Award in the Principles of Coaching (QCF)
Working Hours: Full time
Location: Hinckley
Salary: £18.50 per hour
Closing Date: 3rd November 2024 23:59
Hinckley Swimming Club based in Hinckley, Leicestershire is seeking a new Head Coach. We are a SwimMark-accredited club based at Hinckley Leisure Centre with around 200 swimmers, ranging from Swim England Stage 5 up to county/regional/national/masters levels. We have an inclusive ethos, balancing participation and competition. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to join the club and be a part of the next stage of our development.
The club has a growing membership at the junior end and a large and vibrant masters section. We have a large team of teachers and coaches, a forward-thinking and proactive committee, and an enthusiastic team of volunteers.
The successful candidate will be energetic, enthusiastic, and committed, with the ability to motivate and inspire swimmers to reach their full potential. The Head Coach will provide leadership and be involved across the club, allowing our swimmers to progress to the best of their abilities.
Desirable Experience:
* Experience of swim teaching as well as coaching.
* Ability to lead and engage with others – swimmers, teaching and coaching staff, committee, volunteers, and parents.
* Always looking for improvement and a positive attitude.
* Competent administrator, well organized, comfortable with technology.
* Training across all squads, working in conjunction with squad coaches, plus attendance at competitions.
* Coaching team management.
* Dealing with open meet entries and administrative hours to support the role which will vary from week to week.
Responsibilities:
* Oversee delivery of the swimming development pathway.
* Organise regular team meetings with coaching staff.
* Mentor coaching staff and coaching assistants.
* Work with the coaching staff to oversee squad management, session plans, swimmer movement, team selection for galas, etc.
* Coach/teacher management – scheduling, mentoring, continuing professional development (CPD).
* Deal with open meet entries, both internal and external.
* Attend competitions – galas, internal club time trials, open meets, county/regional/national championships.
* Liaise with the coaching team to cover absences when necessary.
Leadership:
* Active engagement with the committee in setting the club’s direction.
* Effective communication within the club.
Other Responsibilities:
* Ensure compliance with Swim England policies, including Wavepower.
* Represent the club as necessary to form and continue good relations with the county, region, and other local clubs.
* The Head Coach will be supported by the committee and volunteer parents in all these areas. They will not be expected to get involved with finances or management of officials.
Remuneration:
* £18.50 per hour paid monthly on production of an invoice.
* The Head Coach will be engaged under a contract for the provision of services and will not be an employee of the club.
We can be flexible in terms of applicant qualifications, so please get in touch if you are interested or would like any further information. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.
How to Apply
Please send your CV, a covering email/letter outlining your interest in the role, plus names and contact details for two professional references via the apply button by the above closing date.
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