lead and Assistant Swimming Coach (development Squads) in Stockport

Pay: £15.23 per hour

Job Description:

LEAD AND ASSISTANT SWIMMING COACH (DEVELOPMENT SQUADS)

Reporting to: Head Coach/ Head Development Coach

Key Stakeholders: Stockport Metro (Life Leisure)

Organisation’s purpose: Life Leisure - We exist to improve the lives of others.

Stockport Metro - The Premier Club Destination for Competitive and Performance

Swimming/Artistic Swimming in the North West

Location: Grand Central/ Avondale Stockport

About this role:

Stockport Metro is seeking a highly motivated coach with experience working across Development programmes. The successful candidate will primarily work with swimmers aged 8–12 within our Development squads, playing a key role in our coaching pathway. There will also be opportunities to assist on Performance and Masters Squads. This position is integral to the progression of our swimmers, working closely with the Head Development Coach and Head of Academy to support their development as they move through the pathway.

The roles offer excellent opportunities for personal development, including mentorship from our experienced coaching team. You will be responsible for engaging and inspiring Development swimmers at the start of their competitive swimming journey, focusing on developing strong technical skills and maintaining high coaching standards in line with Life Leisure WATCH principles.

Key duties include leading and coaching designated squads, supporting swimmer progression, and attending competitions with your swimmers.

About Stockport Metro

Stockport Metro has enjoyed a long history of podium success across all age groups at County, Regional, National and International levels, breaking countless British and Commonwealth records. Since moving to Grand Central Pools fourteen athletes have qualified for the Olympic Games, and the club has produced four Olympic medallists, making it the most successful in British history.

The programme continues to see success at both National and International level with two swimmers qualifying for the Commonwealth Games in 2026, Arena League and Junior League national finals in the last 12 months and consistently see’s swimmers at British National finals. We now have an exciting new vision and structure to help continue the success into 2030 and beyond.

Hours:

Development Coach – Approx 9 hours - Monday/Wednesday/Friday/Sunday evenings and Saturday

morning

Assisting – Opportunities to assist on performance and masters sessions – 4-6 hours

Location: Grand Central/ Avondale Stockport

Salary: £15.23 per hour

About you:

Our coaching team consistently promote the values of the programme. The ideal candidate would

ideally share the 5 key characteristics that we promote within our coaching team:

• Professional: You maintain high standards in your punctuality, apparel, and communication, acting as an ambassador for the club both on the poolside and at external competitions.
• Passionate: You bring high energy and an inspiring work ethic to every single training session, genuinely investing yourself in motivating athletes to achieve their personal bests.
• Technical: You possess an excellent understanding of biomechanics, consistently applying precise technical corrections to refine stroke efficiency.
• Caring: You look beyond the scoreboard to prioritise the holistic well-being, mental

health, and long-term personal development of every swimmer in your care.

• Proactive: You don't wait for issues to arise or directions to be given; instead, you actively seek out marginal gains, plan meticulously ahead, and take ownership of your squads' progression.

Preferred Experience, Skills & Qualifications:

Essential

Level 2 Swim England Coaching Certificate (Level 1 Coaching and Level 2 teaching

qualification will be considered)

Desirable

• Level 3 Senior Coach qualification
• Strength and Conditioning Qualification
• NPLQ – National Pool Lifeguard Qualification
• Masters, Triathlon and Open Water training/experience

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• The ability to be well planned
• The ability to work to deadlines and exceed targets
• Technical knowledge of all 4 strokes as well as skills including starts and turns
• A basic understanding of physiology
• Ability to communicate effectively to young swimmers and their parents
• The ability to work well with a team of coaches

Desirable

• A minimum of two years' swimming teaching or coaching experience
• Knowledge of swimming competitions, especially at a development and age group level
• A sound knowledge of all areas of the Stockport Metro swimming programme, including

the teaching programme

Job Description:

Coaching

• To coach a Development squad (swimmers aged 8-12) with a primary focus on developing

technique and skills. This will include planning sessions.

• To assist on either our Performance, Wolfpack or Masters squads
• To assist with prepool and land training when needed
• To attend competitions with your squad and help with Stockport Metro competitions
• To use initiative, be creative and come with new ideas
• To follow a criteria set by Head Coach and Head Development Coach
• To work with the Head of Academy to ensure a progressive pathway from Academy to

Development squads

• To cover other coaching sessions when needed.

Working for Life Leisure:

To find out more about what it’s like to work for Life Leisure please visit our website where you’ll find testimonials from both current and former staff, a list of the benefits you could receive by working for us and videos showing the fantastic work our amazing team does day in day out.

Recruitment for this role:

If you would like further information about this role or have any questions please contact Head Coach Rick Hall at to arrange a call.

How to Apply

Please send a CV and cover letter to Rick at The deadline for applications is Friday 30th October 2026

Work Location: In person