At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire young swimmers, focusing on technique and skill development.
- Company: Join Stockport Metro, the premier destination for competitive swimming in the North West.
- Benefits: Gain mentorship from experienced coaches and opportunities for personal development.
- Other info: Flexible hours with opportunities to cover additional coaching sessions.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on swimmers' journeys while enjoying a dynamic coaching environment.
- Qualifications: Level 2 Swim England Teaching or Coaching Certificate required; experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Reporting to: Head Coach/Assistant Head 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.
Responsible for: Stockport Metro is seeking a highly motivated coach/es with experience working across Academy, Development and Masters programmes. The successful candidate will primarily work with swimmers aged 8–12 within our Academy and Development squads, playing a key role in our coaching pathway and assisting on Masters Squads. This position is integral to the progression of our swimmers, working closely with the Head Coach and Head of Academy to support their development as they move through the pathway.
There are currently two positions available, each involving additional coaching responsibilities within either our Academy squads or Development squads. The roles offer excellent opportunities for personal development, including mentorship from our experienced coaching team. You will be responsible for engaging and inspiring Academy/Development swimmers at the start of their 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
- Attending competitions with your swimmers
Hours:
- Role 1 – Development Assistant Age Group Squad Assistant – approx. 12 hours Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday/Sunday
- Role 2 – Academy Coach – 4.5 hours – Monday/Thursday/Friday/Sunday
Location: Grand Central/ Avondale Stockport
Salary: TBC depending on qualifications and experience
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
- Passionate
- Technical
- Caring
- Proactive
Experience relevant to the role:
- Essential: A sound knowledge of all areas of the Stockport Metro swimming programme, including the teaching programme
- The ability to be well planned
- The ability to work to deadlines and exceed targets
- Desirable: A minimum of two years' swimming teaching or coaching experience
- Knowledge of swimming competitions, especially at a development and age group level
Education and qualifications:
- Essential: A minimum of Teaching Swimming: Level 2 Swim England Teaching Certificate or Level 2 Swim England Coaching Certificate
- Desirable: A minimum of Coaching Swimming: Level 2 Award or Swimming Coach Certificate or, an interest in working towards this (if not already)
- Level 1 Coaching and Level 2 teaching qualification will be considered
- 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:
- 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
Job duties:
- To coach an Academy squad (swimmers aged 8-12) with a primary focus on developing technique and skills
- To assist on either our development or age group 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
- To work with the Head of Academy to ensure a progressive pathway from Academy to Development squads
- To cover other coaching sessions when needed.
Additional information: The responsibilities set out in this document, in the advert and any additional information are intended to provide a flavour of the work you will carry out. It is not possible to include everything you will be asked to undertake, and we expect all colleagues to work flexibly according to business needs and to enhance your own development. Your skills, abilities and training needs will be taken into account and discussed with you when any significant changes to your role are needed.
LEAD SWIMMING COACH (ACADEMY/DEVELOPMENT SQUADS AND MASTERS) - Stockport, Greater Manchester employer: Life Leisure
Life Leisure and Stockport Metro offer an exceptional working environment for passionate swimming coaches, dedicated to improving the lives of others through sport. With a strong focus on personal development, mentorship from experienced coaches, and a commitment to high coaching standards, this role provides a unique opportunity to inspire young swimmers and contribute to their progression in a supportive and dynamic team culture. Located in Stockport, Greater Manchester, you will be part of a premier club destination that values professional growth and community engagement.
