City of Glasgow Swim Team (COGST) is seeking an experienced, visionary and ambitious Head & Performance Coach to lead the club’s coaching programme and High Performance Squad.
With the reopening of Tollcross International Swimming Centre, ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, this is a defining leadership opportunity to elevate one of Scotland’s leading clubs.
This role is delivered in partnership with Scottish Swimming.
City of Glasgow Swim Team
Established over 40 years ago, COGST is one of Scotland’s leading performance swimming clubs, with multiple National League titles, consistent Age Group Championship success, and a history of developing Commonwealth, Olympic and Paralympic athletes.
We operate across multiple Glasgow venues with 13 squads and a coaching team of 15 personnel and a Club Development Officer.
The Role
The Head & Performance Coach will report to the COGST Executive Committee and will be responsible for the overall performance delivery across the club and leading the COGST coaching team.
Key responsibilities include:
Designing and delivering annual training plans aligned to the Scottish Swimming development framework
Developing competition strategies targeting national qualification and performance benchmarks
Preparing athletes for national level competition and international progression
Leading the entire coaching team, across multiple venues through mentoring, goal setting, performance reviews, and analysis with the aim of creating a consistent high-performance culture
Strengthen and build depth within the High Performance Squad, ensuring sustainable success beyond individual athlete cycles
Overseeing the swimmer pathway from entry through to performance, with clear measurable progression benchmarks aligned to the National Selection Policy
Building and implementing a performance centre structure with partnerships across the universities based in Glasgow
Maintaining strong relationships with Scottish Swimming, West District Swimming and key support partners to the COGST programme
Organise, attend and supervise annual training camps, including overseas venues
Embedding and maintaining high standards of safeguarding, welfare, inclusivity, and athlete wellbeing across all levels within the club
Supporting the COGST committee in achieving Aquamark level 3
Additional Responsibilities
This role is part-funded through a formal partnership between City of Glasgow Swim Team and Scottish Swimming. The postholder will play a key role in delivering shared performance outcomes aligned with Scottish Swimming’s national strategy and athlete development pathways.
Work in partnership with Scottish Swimming performance staff to align training and competition strategies
Contribute to national programme activities (as agreed with the Scottish Swimming National Coach) and collaborate with Scottish Swimming coaches and support teams.
Candidate Profile
Applicants should:
Hold a UKCC Level 3 qualification or equivalent
Be educated to degree level with a relevant degree for the role
Have a proven track record of developing swimmers to national level or beyond and have a strong understanding of the Scottish Swimming National Programme structure
Demonstrate strong knowledge of long-term athlete development and performance planning
Have significant managerial and leadership experience with teams
Demonstrate excellent strategic planning and communication skills
Demonstrate strong commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practices
Current safeguarding and disclosure checks in place
Appointment Details
Contract:Permanent employment status
Hours:Approx. 40 hours per week (including early mornings, evenings, and weekends)
50% of time will be direct coaching covering 10 sessions per week
50% will be utilised for leadership of team, administration and planning
Salary:Range £48k to £58k plus pension, subject to experience
Location:Glasgow (UK wide travel and overseas travel for camps required)
How to Apply
Please submit a current resume and a letter explaining why you are suitable for the role to recruitment@swimglasgow.co.uk
Closing date 3rd April 2026
Initial interviews will be held in April 2026.