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Organisation: Farnham Swimming Club

Contract Type: Self-Employed

Qualifications: Coaching Swimming: Swimming Coach Certificate or Level 2 Award, Coaching Swimming: Senior Swimming Coach Certificate or Level 3 Award

Working Hours: Full time

Location: Farnham

Closing Date: 4th December 2024 23:59

Farnham Swimming Club (FSC), based on the Surrey/Hampshire border, is looking for an exceptional Assistant Head Coach to join our dynamic coaching team! We are looking for someone as enthusiastic and passionate about swimming as we are.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Head Coach, who is looking to develop the currently highly successful programme. They will work with swimmers with a range of abilities from early competitive through to swimmers at County, Regional and National standards, and would have a minimum of Swim England Swimming Coach Certificate/ASA Level 2 coaching qualification. They will have specific responsibility for coaching FSC’s top age group swimmers at County, Regional and National levels with a number of these current swimmers either having or showing the potential to have national success in the not-too-distant future.

To meet these objectives the Assistant Head Coach position is full-time, comprising approximately 15 hours poolside with additional hours for cover, open meets, regular meetings and admin. The successful applicant will also be responsible for cover and support with the National Youth and Senior programme on a weekly basis.

As a club, we will be keen to help a successful candidate develop by providing mentoring and a range of opportunities to optimise development.

The role is an ideal opportunity for a successful candidate to bring new ideas to a rapidly expanding team, a highly successful programme and a growing club as we continue to go from strength to strength. FSC now has over 350 members and had a record number of County, Regional, and National qualifiers in 2023/4.

We were also shortlisted at the Swim England National Awards for the Top Club category (2022) and produced multiple National Qualifiers for the British Championships and Summer / Winter Nationals in 2022, 2023, and 2024. These were the first National qualifiers in over a decade. At FSC, we are proud to be continuing to optimise performance for all members, regardless of their age and ability.

We can be flexible as to the role we offer. If an Assistant Head Coach role is not right for you, but you feel you are an enthusiastic developing Level 2-qualified coach keen for a lead performance squad responsibility and want the opportunity to be mentored by a highly experienced international level Head Coach, FSC is the place to be. Or if you’re a Level 3-qualified Senior Coach who wants reduced hours and wants to work in partnership with the Head Coach to bring new thoughts, ideas and experience to the table, this is also something we can accommodate.

So the question is, are you passionate about swimming and dedicated to nurturing and optimising the potential of athletes?

If so, join our supportive and passionate FSC swimming family! Together, let’s shape the future champions of the pool. Apply now and dive into this exciting opportunity!

What we can offer you:

• A dedicated and passionate coaching team and supportive club committee.
• A full-time position, with contact and non-contact hours poolside.
• The opportunity to gain additional income through organising and running swim camps during the school holidays.
• Mentoring and professional development opportunities (CPDs /Talent Pathways etc).

The full-time Assistant Head Coach would have to be comfortable with the following responsibilities:

• Supporting the Head Coach in developing training programs and strategies.
• Assisting in coaching and training swimmers of all skill levels from coaching fundamentals to Regional and National level swimmers.
• Providing individualised feedback and guidance to help all swimmers optimise technique and performance.
• Having knowledge about race strategies, pacing and skill development.
• Collaborating with the Head Coach to select teams for future race events.
• Mentoring and motivating swimmers, fostering a love for the sport and promoting sportsmanship.
• Be prepared to work as part of the FSC family and have the confidence to work with and mentor other young and upcoming coaches with the support of the Head Coach.

Job Requirements:

• At least ASA Level 2 Coaching Award/Swim England Swimming Coach Certificate.
• Have a strong knowledge of stroke techniques, training methodologies and sports nutrition.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively connect with swimmers and parents.
• Ability to inspire and motivate athletes to reach their full potential.
• To be highly organised and be able to effectively plan training cycles and sessions with highly efficient communication skills.
• To be able to work within a team environment and support to mentor/inspire an ambitious and passionate coaching team.
• To have a full DBS clearance and relevant child protection and safeguarding training up to date.

Desirable but non-essential:

• Experience with coaching masters swimmers.
• A background in swim teaching.
• Be able to run land work sessions for age group swimmers.
• Experience in running open water sessions and knowledge of developing endurance athletes.
• Be confident in coaching and working with disability swimmers.

We plan to start the initial interview process in November so if you are interested in this role please apply as soon as possible rather than waiting for the closing date of the advert.

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This vacancy may require the following qualifications:

• Coaching Swimming: Swimming Coach Certificate or Level 2 Award
• Coaching Swimming: Senior Swimming Coach Certificate or Level 3 Award