At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop competitive youth swimming squads while delivering high-quality coaching sessions.
- Company: City of Bristol, a top performance swimming club with a strong track record.
- Benefits: Full-time role with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Other info: Join a passionate coaching team and contribute to exciting competitions and club activities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on young athletes' journeys in a supportive and ambitious environment.
- Qualifications: Minimum Level 2 swimming coaching qualifications and experience with competitive swimmers.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
Experienced Swimming Coach – Full Time
Contract Type: Self Employed
Working Hours: Full Time
Location: South Bristol
About the Club
City of Bristol is the lead performance swimming club in Bristol. Our aquatics pathway develops swimmers from academy squad through to international standard. We develop and support all athletes to improve their performances through structured coaching in a competitive yet friendly environment. The club has a track record for developing swimmers to a high level regionally and nationally and has produced several international swimmers in the last few years.
We are seeking an experienced, motivated, and forward‑thinking swimming coach to join our coaching team and lead our Regional Youth and County Youth squads. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing the next generation of competitive swimmers within one of the South West’s most respected programmes.
About the Role
- Full‑time position – 37 hours per week to include coaching, support and admin
- Lead and develop two competitive youth squads, focusing on long‑term athlete development, technical excellence, and performance progression
- Work collaboratively within a committed coaching team to deliver high‑quality sessions aligned with the club’s performance pathway
- Contribute to competitions, camps, and wider club activities
- Proven experience coaching various ages of competitive swimmers (we may consider those with swim teaching experience)
- Strong technical knowledge and an athlete‑centred approach
- Excellent communication, planning, and leadership skills; capable of working with different swimmers and communicating with swimmers, coaches, parents and volunteers within the club
- Keen to develop and implement training plans in line with the CoB pathway
- Motivated and passionate about helping young athletes thrive in a supportive, ambitious environment
- Relevant swimming coaching qualifications (minimum Level 2)
Closing date: 22 July 2026
Interviews: Week commencing 26 July 2026
How to Apply
For more information or to submit an expression of interest, please email:
Full time swimming coach employer: City of Bristol Aquatics
At the City of Bristol swimming club, we pride ourselves on being a leading performance swimming club that fosters a supportive and ambitious environment for both coaches and athletes. Our commitment to developing competitive swimmers is matched by our dedication to employee growth, offering opportunities to lead youth squads and contribute to a respected programme with a track record of success. Join us in South Bristol, where you can make a meaningful impact while working alongside a passionate coaching team in a vibrant community.
