Warrender Baths Club, Edinburgh, Scotland
Warrender Baths Club is Scotland’s leading and most successful Age Group and Youth swimming programme. The Club seeks a highly motivated, creative coach to deliver and oversee the coaching programme for the National Girls Squad and to help the athletes achieve their full potential in a safe and positive environment. Working alongside the Head Coach and Lead Coaches of the National Boys squad and National Performance squad, you will be part of a cohesive team providing a well-organised, appropriate and effective National squad training programme.
The role presents an excellent opportunity to work with youth swimmers aiming to achieve at National level. Mentoring by the Club’s Head Coach will enable the successful candidate to further their own development and experience. The Club is coach-driven and has a committed and active Management Committee, assisting with administration and allowing our coaches to concentrate on coaching. Induction and training will be provided.
Key responsibilities:
Functions and Duties
Working with the Head Coach, to plan and deliver the National Girls squad programme, including setting and implementing the season training plan, with standards of performance and expectations for the squad
Assisting the athletes to reach their full potential with the objective of achieving national level and ensuring a progressive squad culture is in place which will maximise individual potential within an enjoyable and rewarding team environment
Providing individual swimmer evaluation, including working with swimmers on individual goal-setting
Reporting to the Head Coach
Developing a positive working relationship with the group and their parents, ensuring effective communication
Working positively with other members of the coaching team to build a cohesive environment
Attending competitions and training camps as required and agreed with the Head Coach
Providing lifeguarding services at specific training sessions
Requirements
Level 2 UKCC Coaching Swimming qualification or equivalent and able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the principles of long-term athlete development
Highly motivated, with experience of successful coaching at Youth/National level, with a commitment and drive to deliver success at national level competitions
Ability to work effectively as part of a coaching and administration team and in partnership with other coaches
Complete an enhanced Disclosure check (PVG), including self-declaration form and 2 satisfactory references
Be a member of Scottish Swimming
Attend appropriate training
Sign and adhere to the Coach’s Code of Conduct and comply with Club and Scottish Swimming policies, procedures and guidelines, including the Scottish Swimming Wellbeing and Protection Policy
Abide by and promote sound ethics and club policies, child protection, fair play and equal opportunities to all members
Undertake a National Rescue Award lifeguarding qualification (or equivalent)
Complete Child Wellbeing and Protection in Sport qualification
Skills and Attributes
A sound understanding of writing and delivering training plans
Excellent coaching skills, including communication skills and technical knowledge
Skilled at motivating and establishing rapport with competitive swimmers
Ability to work flexible hours to include early morning, evening and weekend training sessions as well as competitions
Good organisational and planning skills, with an ability to prioritise
Strong IT skills (there will be a requirement to use Hy-Tek Team Manager and Meet Manager software, on which training will be provided by the Club)
Self-motivated, enthusiastic, professional and trustworthy
Training and support
Mentoring by the Head Coach
Appropriate CPD as identified and agreed with the Head Coach
Safeguarding and Protecting Children Workshop
This is a self-employed position with competitive remuneration, depending on experience and qualifications. A 3-month probationary period will require to be completed before the position is confirmed.
For further information, or to send an application (with CV and 2 references), please contact Jennifer MacLeod, Club Administrator - jenniferjmacleod@btinternet.com
Applications close on 15 November 2026