Location: Glasgow
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: Up to 27hours (applications are welcome from candidates who can only commit to fewer hours as the role could be shared between a number of individuals)
Closing Date: 7 October 2024
We are seeking to discuss this opportunity with interested, enthusiastic, hardworking and knowledgeable swim coaches. The position is on an employed basis with a competitive salary level and other benefits.
Suitable candidates will already have experience of coaching within a swimming club setting and a thorough understanding of swimming technique and the long-term nature of swimming development. Applications are welcome from all sections of the community and should demonstrate current coaching skills/competencies and all relevant experience and qualifications gained thus far. The successful candidates will be organised, proactive and capable of working both independently and contributing positively to an effective wider coaching team. Excellent communication skills are vital, along with the ability to easily engage and build trust with swimmers under their charge.
Coaching will take place at venues across the city of Glasgow although travel to other venues for competitions will be a requirement of the role as will attendance at an annual overseas camp.
City of Glasgow Swim Team are one of Scotland and the UK's leading swimming clubs. Based at the famous Tollcross International Swimming Centre and other pools around the city, the club have a growing membership and ambitious plans for further success and progress. Recent successes include multiple winners of the Scottish Swimming National League, top performing club at Scottish National Age Groups for the past 3 years and placing over 30 swimmers on Scottish National Squad programmes. The club runs programmes from novice to elite and is led by Head Coach, Andrew Addison, who will provide additional mentoring guidance to the successful candidate.
For further details please refer to the attached job descriptions and person specifications.
To apply for the position, please send a current resume and covering letter explaining why you would be suitable for the role to Paul Burgess (COGST President) at president@swimglasgow.co.uk
Interviews are expected to be held during October and may include a practical coaching session as well as standard interview questions.
Appointments can be made with immediate effect but will be subject to successful completion of safeguarding checks.
- Plan, execute and evaluate the training programme under the guidance of the Head Coach
- Provide positive and constructive feedback to all swimmers
- Lead with purpose and by example to all swimmers
- Oversee and guide swimmers on their meet entries
- Attend and supervise swimmers at competitions and camps
- Maintain accurate records of attendance, attainment and any other relevant documentation required
- Complete any other activities deemed necessary to ensure the smooth running and successful improvement of the club
- Engaging with parents and swimmers regarding all matters relevant to the swimming programme
- Build and maintain strong relationships with our partners which include the Glasgow School of Sport and Athlete Focused who provide strength and conditioning to our athletes
- Attend coach meetings to discuss the club's progress and new ideas for the future and, as required, Club Committee meetings.
- Attend relevant training and CPD as required
- Engaging with other service providers e.g. Strength and Conditioning coaches
Person specification
Education, Qualifications & Training - essential
- UKCC Level 2 Swim Coaching qualification or equivalent
- Experience of coaching and developing swimmers in a competitive swimming club
- Effective day-to-day IT skills
Education, Qualifications & Training - desirable
- UKCC Level 3 Swim Coaching qualification or equivalent
- HND or Degree level qualification in sport related discipline.
- Experience of coaching and developing swimmers to Scottish or British national age group level (or equivalent)
- Management experience and advanced administrative skills.
- A current clean driving licence.
- Experience of Hy-tek Team Manager, Microsoft Office products and other relevant software.
Skills, Knowledge & Competencies - essential
- Experience of working within the voluntary sports club sector, club officials, parents and supporting coaches.
- Ability to coach swimmers to improve technical skills and physiological readiness to perform.
- Able to easily engage with and motivate young athletes and support personnel.
- An understanding of the performance pathways in swimming.
- Excellent organisational ability and effective resource planning and monitoring.
- Proven programme planning skills and ability to meet goals and deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Able to work effectively in a team and consult and collaborate with a range of stakeholders and partners.
Skills, Knowledge & Competencies - desirable
- Good understanding of social media.
- Good presentation and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of the current Scottish Swimming structure and Performance Plan.
- Knowledge of support service provision for performance swimmers and coaches.
- Experience in delivering coach education and development programmes with a sound knowledge of sports development principles.
- Innovative, flexible and a sense of humour.
Other - essential
- Current and up to date safeguarding & child protection training qualifications (PVG and CWPS)
- Member of Home Nations Swimming
- The ability to be patient and understanding with age group swimmers of all standards.
- Proven good attendance, punctuality and time keeping.
- Able to work flexibly, in particular early mornings and weekends.
Other - desirable
- Passport as attendance at an overseas camp may be a feature of the role