Organisation: City of Oxford Swimming Club
Contract Type: Fixed-term contract
Qualifications: Coaching Swimming: Swimming Coach Certificate or Level 2 Award
Working Hours: Part time
Location: Oxford
Salary: £18.50 to £21.00 per hour depending on experience.
Closing Date: 10th April 2025 23:59
The City of Oxford Swimming Club (COSC) based in Oxford is looking to appoint a suitably-qualified coach. As a Junior Group Coach, you will be responsible for coaching a group and working alongside the Head of Age, as well as the Head of Rising Stars and Head Coach.
Applicants should hold a Swim England Swimming Coach Certificate or ASA Level 2 Coaching Award.
COSC is a not-for-profit organisation, run entirely by volunteers, together with a small paid coaching team. We offer lessons, coaching and competitive swimming for swimmers aged seven to over 70 across three pools in Oxford. We are proud of our team spirit and inclusiveness, providing an aquatic family for swimmers ranging from youngsters in lessons, to performance athletes competing at county, regional, and national levels.
About You
You will have a passion for swim coaching, be enthusiastic, a motivator, a good listener and understand the varied needs of swimmers and build a relationship based on mutual respect and trust. You will be able to work in a dynamic coaching team to develop our Junior and Age Group programme and place the swimmer at the heart of this role.
Main Duties
* Working to support the Head of Age, to develop COSC’s Junior and Age Group swimmers (generally aged 10 to 14);
* Ensuring the delivery is focused on developing skills, technique and progressive physiological training in line with the Head Coach’s philosophy;
* Delivering a high standard of swim coaching to the Club;
* Assisting in picking, managing and monitoring the selection and management of swimmers for team competitions;
* Observing Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities and Anti-Discrimination across relevant squads;
* Creating session plans, which fall in line with the Head of Age’s annual plan;
* Attending coaches’ meetings when organised by the Head Coach;
* Being a team player by supporting the Club’s structure;
* Attending competitions.
Competition Responsibilities:
* National Arena League;
* COSC Development and Level 3 meets;
* Oxfordshire and North Bucks (ONB) County Championships;
* South East Regionals;
Health and Safety, Equal Opportunity and Anti-Discrimination Legislation:
* Ensure all applicable SwimMark requirements are fully incorporated in the running of all poolside activities, land training and competitions.
* Ensure the Welfare Officer is made aware of any accidents, incidents or concerns that might occur during a training session.
* Observing Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities, Anti-Discrimination and Data Protection across all squads.
Other Relevant Matters:
* All coaches are expected to represent and promote the interests of the COSC and play a role in the wider swimming community.
* Have a good knowledge and understanding of the OADF.
* Attend staff training and CPD sessions and keep knowledge up to date.
An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be carried out on the successful candidate.
How to apply
Please click the apply button to be redirected to the Club’s website to send a message via the Contact Form.
During the application process, you will be asked to submit your CV and the names and email addresses for two referees.
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