Swimming Co-ordinator (109440-0526) in Coventry

We will consider applications for employment on a part‑time or other flexible working basis (e.g. job share), despite the position being advertised as full‑time. This role requires an Enhanced DBS with Child's Barred List. Warwick Sport is looking for a Swim Co‑ordinator to help lead our Learn 2 Swim programme – a thriving 7‑day operation that teaches children aged 4‑14, teenagers, and adults to swim with confidence. It is a hands‑on role for someone who loves teaching but is ready to step up. You will deliver high‑quality lessons, oversee the shape and success of the programme, line‑manage a team of swim teachers, mentor them through observations and feedback, and play a key part in their development.

Responsibilities:

• Planning and delivering swimming lessons aligned with the Swim England National Plan, for swimmers of all ages and abilities.
• Leading a team of swim teachers – inducting new starters, mentoring existing staff, managing 1‑2‑1s, PDRs, sickness, and annual leave.
• Overseeing the structure, attainment, and progress of swimmers in your sessions.
• Setting up new swimmers on the system, tracking progress, and liaising with parents on everything from development milestones to SEND conversations.
• Working with the membership team to follow up on non‑payers and supporting retention across the programme.
• Keeping the swim resource inbox, tablets, and lesson plans up to date.
• Helping with set‑up and pack‑down, and contributing to a safe pool environment alongside the wider Operations team.
• Delivering staff training roughly every two months, and attending your own regular training.

Qualifications:

Essential:

• A full UK‑recognised Level 2 Teaching Qualification (STA or Swim England).
• Experience working with children in a learning environment.
• A proven track record within a swimming programme.
• Experience working as part of a team.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• Confidence using tablet‑based assessment technology.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and the Swim England assessment criteria.
• An understanding of equality and diversity.
• Reliability, punctuality, and the ability to use your own initiative.

Desirable:

• Level 2 covering all stages of the Swim England Award Scheme (SEQ Level 2 or STA Certificate in Teaching Swimming).
• Additional CPD (Coaching Swimming, Water Polo, Ducklings, Adult and Child, etc.).
• A relevant safeguarding qualification.
• Experience teaching swimmers with additional needs.
• Experience in a busy leisure environment, or leading children's physical activity / Learn to Swim programmes.

Benefits:

• An attractive pension scheme.
• 26 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
• Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
• Onsite childcare facilities.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Living Wage employer.

Equal Opportunities and Diversity:

Warwick is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful community where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and communities, and actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

Safeguarding and DBS:

Roles involving regulated activity are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level, in line with the DBS Code of Practice. The University will ensure that anyone subject to a barring order does not undertake any work with the barred group (children and/or adults). All employees, volunteers, and partners are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding.

Rehabilitation of Ex‑Offenders:

The University will not discriminate against applicants who make a disclosure relating to a conviction. Disclosures at application stage are only visible to the DBS team, not to hiring panels. This ensures fairness and removes bias from the shortlisting process.