Assistant Swimming Coach

Swim England; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local swimming club in Peterborough is seeking an Assistant Swimming Coach for a part-time role to lead coaching for the Competitive Pathway Squads. The successful candidate will support both Development and Performance squads and work closely with the Head Coach. Qualifications required include the RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification and a Level 2 Award in Coaching. This is a permanent position with potential for full-time expansion based on performance.

Benefits

Education development remuneration plan

Hourly pay for meet attendance

Expenses for away meets

Qualifications

• Must possess RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ).
• Requires Level 2 Award in the Principles of Coaching.
• Assistant Swimming Coach Certificate or Level 1 Award preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead coaching for Competitive Pathway Squads.
• Support Development and Performance Pathway squads.
• Work directly with Head Coach and Assistant Coach.

Skills

Coaching Swimming

Water Safety

Education

RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)

Level 2 Award in the Principles of Coaching (QCF)

Assistant Swimming Coach Certificate or Level 1 Award

Job description

# Assistant Swimming CoachOrganisation:: City of Peterborough Swimming ClubContract Type:: PermanentQualifications:: Water Safety: RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ): Coaching Swimming: Level 2 Award in the Principles of Coaching (QCF): Coaching Swimming: Assistant Swimming Coach Certificate or Level 1 AwardWorking Hours:: Part timeLocation:: PeterboroughClosing Date:: 25th January 2026 23:59The City of Peterborough Swimming Club (COPS) based in Cambridgeshire, has a vacancy for an Assistant Coach Role, working within our Development and Competitive PathwaysThis exciting coaching role has led to a number of previous incumbents earning exciting opportunities to further their coaching careers in full-time roles with COPS or full-time roles in other performing club and school programmes nationally. At COPS, we have one of the best club coach development programmes in the UK, and we pride ourselves on coaching delivery. This role will see the successful candidate working directly with our Competitive Pathways Squads, leading on planning, preparation and delivery for that group.**Overview****:*** Coaching lead for our Competitive Pathway Squads* Coaching support for Development and Performance Pathway squads* Working directly with the Head Coach and Full-time Assistant Coach***Potential for the role to be extended to a full-time post, depending on the successful candidate's performance***.**Remit****t****ance****:*** Hourly paid contract* Education development remuneration plan and support* Hourly pay for open meet and gala attendance* Expenses programme for all away meetsInterested candidates can find out further details on the Club’s website – see below.## How to applyFor further details, please click the apply button to be redirected to the Club’s website.For any questions or queries, please contact Head Coach Ben Negus directly on the telephone number below.Contact phone## Required QualificationsThis vacancy may require the following qualifications:* Water Safety: RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)* Coaching Swimming: Level 2 Award in the Principles of Coaching (QCF)* Coaching Swimming: Assistant Swimming Coach Certificate or Level 1 Award