As we approach our 150th birthday, we want to build on our proud heritage with an ambitious plan to be one of the top swimming clubs in Scotland, known for developing the best coaches, volunteers, and swimmers in the country.
Carnegie Swimming Club was established in 1877 and is a friendly and welcoming club with a long history of success. The club currently has over 260 members, aged from 4 to 67, across 13 squads from improvers, starting out on their swimming journey, to those competing at para, district, national, and British levels. Inclusion is an integral part of our community and ethos, and the club offers a balanced development pathway to allow swimmers of all abilities to reach their full potential.
The club has an active community of parents and carers that support the club’s activities, and we continue to develop the capabilities of our volunteers. From these solid foundations, Carnegie Swimming Club has an ambition to be one of the top Swimming Clubs in Scotland, attracting the best swimmers and the best swimming workforce, increasing the number of swimmers that qualify for National and International championships and achieve national caps.
To support that effort, we want to appoint a passionate, energetic, inspiring, and committed Coach. Our Performance Development Coach will deliver an effective training program to ensure the progression and success of our Performance athletes. The Performance Development Coach will work with our Director of Swimming and other lead coaches to enhance and implement training and performance programs both in and out of the pool.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and ambitious individual to bring their ideas and experience to a long-established and dynamic club that is seeking to continuously improve. A candidate with the right ambition may also want to combine this role with the role of Director of Swimming, which we are also looking to recruit.
If you are interested in further details, please contact our Chair using the details below.
WHAT DOES GREAT LOOK LIKE?
● Provide a positive and safe environment for the teaching, coaching, and development of swimming in line with Scottish Swimming guidance.
● Create an environment that will assist all swimmers to maximize their potential, unlock goals, and consistently strive for excellence.
● Continue to embed a culture that encourages a growth mindset where members can embrace challenges, master skills, have a focus on hard work, and learn from feedback, building invaluable life skills along the way.
● Work collaboratively with the Director of Swimmer to implement and support our vision.
WHAT IS IT LIKE TO BE PART OF CARNEGIE?
Although we have ambition, we are proud of who we are. As we grow and learn, it is important to us that we maintain the culture that has got us here. Our Performance Development Coach should expect to be a champion of a culture where:
● We have a strong team spirit and are committed to supporting each other.
● We have a one-club ethos and every swimmer’s development is important.
● We are friendly and fun.
● We are resilient and face challenges positively.
● We are supportive and inclusive.
● We are organized.
● We strive to achieve and celebrate our success.
● We respect each other.
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR IN OUR PERFORMANCE DEVELOPMENT COACH?
It is important to us that we appoint the right person, with the right skills, and an ambition that matches ours. You should have the following characteristics and skills, and be comfortable championing our culture at all levels across the club.
Personal Characteristics:
● Demonstrate a passion for the role and the Club.
● Demonstrate a proven track record in developing athletes who can achieve ongoing success at the national level.
● Be able and willing to work within a team to deliver and enhance the performance program with both enthusiasm and ambition.
● Inspire swimmers of all abilities.
● Engage with all volunteers, swimmers, and parents with a positive attitude.
Technical Skills:
● Qualified to a minimum of Scottish Swimming Level 2 Coaching with a desire to work towards further qualifications. Equivalent qualifications from other governing bodies will be accepted.
● Additional desirable qualifications and experience include strength & conditioning, education & training, and working with athletes with additional support needs.
● Be experienced in coordinating the delivery of a performance training programme through to National levels.
● Possess excellent communication and time management skills and bring a positive energy to poolside.
RESPONSIBILITIES – WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING IN THE ROLE?
● Delivery of the performance training programme both in and out of the pool in line with the club's culture and development pathway.
● Understand swimmers' individual goals and objectives and ensure they have the support and opportunity to succeed while promoting positive behaviours and focusing on their wellbeing.
● Work effectively with other lead coaches to provide feedback and support the progression of all swimmers in the club.
● Seek to identify opportunities to develop bespoke training and competition opportunities tailored to the needs of the performance swimmer.
● Oversee day-to-day communication and administration of the performance squads to drive the development of all swimmers.
● Mentor, support, and inspire performance swimmers to achieve their potential.
● Engage in your personal professional learning and development to ensure you can implement coaching best practices within your squad.
● Attend all performance events and competitions, including those which may involve travel.
● Engage in initiatives to enhance training sessions and encourage progression.
● Engage actively with the Committee & Director of Swimming to ensure effective delivery of training and good communication is maintained at all times.
● Liaise with parents on the progression of swimmers.
● Represent the Club and build strong relationships at district and national levels to maximize the opportunities and benefits available for our performance swimmers.
● Ensure all activities are delivered in line with Scottish Swimming guidance.
THE ROLE:
● Approximately 15 hours/week training delivery and Performance Squad administration.
● Attendance at all performance competitions and provide cover and support for other coaches when required.
● Attendance at national training days, workshops, and meetings as agreed with the Director of Swimming.
● Provide constructive feedback to all swimmers focusing on both their technical and overall development.
● Ideally qualified to a minimum of Scottish Swimming Level 2 Coaching with a desire to work towards further qualifications.
● Additional desirable qualifications and experience include strength & conditioning, education & training, and working with athletes with additional support needs.
● The Performance Development Coach will be contracted under a contract for the provision of services and will not be an employee of the Club.
● Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and be prepared to relocate at their expense if necessary.
● Applicants must have a UK driving license and be willing to complete a PVG and Child Wellbeing and Protection in Sport course.
● Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and PVG completion.
How to apply:
Please send your proposal including key experience to date, qualifications, and suitability for the role. This should include an initial 3-month statement of work outlining your approach to successfully fulfilling this key role.
Proposals should be based on a competitive cost per hour worked but must also demonstrate how expenses such as travel and competitions will be considered.
This is an exciting new role for the right individual to help take Carnegie Swimming Club’s Performance Squads to the next level.
Joint proposals for Performance Development Coach and Director of Swimming would also be considered should the individual demonstrate a suitable combination of skills and experience for both roles.
Interviews and further discussion will take place at a suitable date thereafter.
Please contact Alan on 07736206788 to discuss this role further. Alan will be happy to give more.
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