Training & Quality Coach in Colchester, Essex

GLL is looking for a Head Coach for the Barnet Training Scheme, to work in Barnet. We are looking for an ambitious Head Coach with a proven track record to take over the leadership of the Barnet Training Scheme. As our new Head Coach, you will have the unique opportunity to work alongside the existing lead for the first year to ensure a smooth transition before taking full oversight of the program. This is an exciting role for a Head Coach dedicated to developing all swimmers to reach their full potential within a high-performing squad environment.

GLL works in partnership with Barnet Copthall Swimming Club, providing training facilities, water time, and coaches. The scheme provides for all levels of competitive swimming with 2 performance groups, 4 development groups, 5 competitive/development/fitness groups, and a High-level Masters Group all based at Barnet Copthall Leisure Centre. We also have 4 competitive/development/fitness groups based between Finchley Lido and New Barnet Leisure Centres.

The Club had 12 swimmers at GB Aquatics Next Generation Championships in 2025 and had 18 swimmers at the Swim England Summer Championships.

What you'll do:

• Develop and oversee seasonal training plans and squad structures with clear progression criteria.
• Lead, plan, and deliver high-quality coaching sessions for Performance groups.
• Oversee and develop all coaches in the program to ensure a consistent coaching approach.
• Manage the competition calendar and support athletes at galas, meets, and championships.
• Communicate effectively with swimmers, parents, and the Committee, providing required reports.

What you need:

• Minimum ASA/UKCC Level 2 Coaching Award or Swim England Swimming Coach Certificate.
• Proven experience coaching swimmers to regional and national standards.
• Experience as a Head Coach working with club committees and pool operators.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Good knowledge of long-term athlete development principles.

This is a full-time, permanent position. Hours of work will be negotiated with you in line with the needs of the service; flexible working may be possible, but working from home is not possible in this role. We are an accredited Living Wage employer with industry-leading rates of pay. We can offer a career, not just a job, with extensive learning and development support available. A uniform will be supplied and must be worn.

As a staff-owned organisation, you will be given the opportunity to join the Society and have a stake in your business. Additionally, GLL offers employees a range of employment benefits:

• Access to a pension scheme.
• Health Assurance and access to counselling services.
• Access to the tax-efficient Ride to Work bicycle purchase scheme.
• Free annual eye tests.
• Discounted nationwide inclusive leisure centre membership for you and your partner.

GLL Society benefits (if you choose to join the Society after your probation period) include:

• The right to stand for the Society board and to vote for board members to represent you.
• Access to team building and fun events such as treks, concerts, outings, etc.
• Access to a range of benefits exclusive to our people.

As the UK's largest leisure operator and charitable social enterprise, we offer a range of careers for everyone in our local communities. We manage over 400 facilities across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, including public sport and leisure centres, elite sporting venues, libraries, and children's centres. Our people are from the communities we serve and help us make real changes in their local area.

We offer two different types of work arrangements: a permanent employment contract (part-time and full-time) and a flexible worker engagement by joining our flexible worker pool. If you are looking for a regular number of hours that you can work and are flexible to meet the needs of a 7-day-a-week service, then a full-time or part-time permanent contract might be the right choice for you.

We are an inclusive employer. We seek and welcome diversity in our teams. All pay rates are subject to skills, experience, qualifications, and location.