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Swim Club Head Coach

Job details
Posting date: 19 September 2025
Salary: £35,541 per year
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 19 October 2025
Location: IG3 9QN
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Vision Redbridge Culture and Leisure
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: REQ000198

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Summary

We are seeking an ambitious and experienced Head Coach to lead and develop LBR Swim Club into a thriving, competitive, and successful swimming programme. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven leader who can inspire swimmers of all abilities, from Learn to Swim through to County, Regional and National competitors.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual with proven coaching and leadership experience. A minimum Swim England Swimming Coach Certificate / ASA Level 3 or Level 2 with experience. You will have experience coaching swimmers at club level and above, with a track record of developing swimmers through County, Regional and National competitions. You will also need to have the ability to inspire and motivate swimmers, coaches, and volunteers alike.
Job requirements:
• Set the vision and performance targets for the Swim Club.
• Design and deliver annual training plans that meet the needs of all squads and individual swimmers.
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of coaches and volunteers to deliver high-quality coaching.
• Manage competitions, training schedules, and swimmer progression pathways.
• Work with Centre Managers to grow participation and increase club membership.
• Play a pivotal role in developing the reputation and long-term success of LBR Swim Club.
Essential requirements:
• A dynamic leader with proven experience managing swimming programmes.
• Swim England Swimming Coach Certificate / ASA Level 3 or Level 2 with experience)
• Strong understanding of competitive swimming and athlete development pathways.
• Excellent people management skills with the ability to inspire coaches, volunteers, and swimmers.
• Effective communicator who can work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, including Swim England.

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