Head Coach/Director of Swimming

16 Apr 2019

Hinckley Swimming Club is seeking to appoint a Head Coach/ Swimming Director who will lead our team of volunteer teachers and coaches in the delivery of the clubs Learn to Swim and Competition programmes.

Qualifications/Experience

Minimum of a Swim England Level 2 Coaching Certificate and a proven record of coaching swimming. (Essential)
Minimum of a Swim England Level 2 Teacher Certificate and a proven record of teaching swimming. (Desirable)
Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance. (Essential)
Swim England recognised safeguarding certificate. (Essential)
Full valid UK driving license. (Essential)

Skills Required

Self-motivated and enthusiastic, with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationship with all coaching staff, committee members, swimmers and their parents.
Be an effective communicator, within the club and be comfortable talking with parents, swimmers, fellow coaches and other key people and organisations.
A high level of technical knowledge, understanding and implementing long term athlete development.
The ability to motivate swimmers to develop and reach their full potential.
Good time management skills, ability to use time efficiently and effectively
Reliable, flexible and approachable

Main Duties

In conjunction with the club’s management committee organise all swimming related activities.
Deliver coaching & teaching sessions as set out in the contract. (currently 13 hours p/w)
Ensure that the club follows Swim England’s Learn to Swim and Long Term Athlete Development programmes.
Work with the coaching staff to produce annual training plans for all squads
Produce squad policies to include entry and exit criteria and commitment levels.
Ensure all lessons and sessions are covered by an appropriately qualified teacher/s
Work with the Volunteer Coordinator in implementing a training and CPD programme for teachers and coaches.
Mentoring of teachers/coaches within the training programme.
Work with the membership secretary over any waiting list and new member trials.
Ensure regular assessments of swimmers ability is undertaken to ensure correct and timely movement takes place
Monitor the training plans to ensure that the agreed programme is being delivered
Ensure all sessions are covered by a suitably qualified coach/s
Work with the coaching staff to produce an annual competition plan
Attend competitions as determined by the competition plan and ensure all sessions are covered by a suitably qualified member of HSC coaching staff
Work with the open meet secretary in submitting competition entries
Liaise with The City of Leicester coaching staff regarding HSC swimmers within their training scheme.

Other Duties/Responsibilities

Work with the Club Secretary or the nominated official regarding pool bookings at all facilities used.
Be aware of and comply with the Emergency Action Plan and Normal Operating Procedures at all facilities used, including all relevant Health & Safety Regulations.
Convene and chair regular teacher/Coach meetings
Convene regular parent Q & A session.
Attend committee meetings and report on swimming matters.
Provide an annual swimming report at the clubs AGM
Deal with any minor disputes brought to your attention and if required report such disputes to the appropriate club official
Follow the clubs code of conduct for Teachers and Coaches.
Follow and promote the Swim England Child Protection policy.
Work with the workforce coordinator and welfare officer to ensure all volunteers have the necessary safeguarding and teacher/coaching qualifications.
Work with the Clubs SwmMark coordinator to ensure compliance
Attend relevant County and Regional coaches meetings.

To Apply

Please send your CV and covering letter to Clive Clarke

Contact email: [email protected]

Closing Date: Monday 13^th May 2019

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