Swimming Coach

Swim England; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A competitive swimming club is looking for an enthusiastic Swim Coach to join their team in Clitheroe, England. In this role, you will plan engaging sessions for various skill levels and support swimmers in achieving their goals. Ideal candidates should have a recognized swimming coaching qualification and strong communication skills. The club emphasizes teamwork and a welcoming environment, offering opportunities for personal development in coaching. Join us in nurturing talent and fostering a love for swimming.

Qualifications

• Recognised swimming coaching qualifications required.
• Ability to engage various age groups and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver structured swimming sessions.
• Support swimmers in achieving their goals.
• Promote teamwork and maintain a positive environment.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Positive, encouraging attitude

Commitment to safeguarding

Education

Swimming Coach Certificate

Level 2 Award in the Principles of Coaching

Assistant Swimming Coach Certificate

Job description

Organisation: Clitheroe Dolphins Swimming Club Contract Type: Self-Employed Qualifications: Coaching Swimming: Swimming Coach Certificate or Level 2 Award Coaching Swimming: Level 2 Award in the Principles of Coaching (QCF) Coaching Swimming: Assistant Swimming Coach Certificate or Level 1 Award Working Hours: Part time Location: Clitheroe Closing Date: 2nd April 2026 23:59

Clitheroe Dolphins Swimming Club in Lancashire is looking for an enthusiastic Swim Coach to join our coaching team. If you love the sport and enjoy inspiring others, this could be the perfect role for you.

Clitheroe Dolphins is a thriving competitive swimming club that helps swimmers progress from their first lanes through county, regional and national levels. We nurture a driven yet friendly environment where hard work, respect and enjoyment go hand-in-hand.

Where we train:

• Training sessions are held at Edisford Pool and Stonyhurst College in Clitheroe.

What you’ll do:

• Plan and deliver engaging, structured sessions for a range of ages and abilities.
• Support swimmers to achieve their goals, from building confidence and good technique to excelling at competitions.
• Promote the club’s ethos of teamwork, respect and enjoyment, while maintaining a safe, positive environment.

What we’re looking for:

• A recognised swimming coaching qualification (Swim England Swimming Coach certificate/ASA Level 2 Coaching Award preferred, but an Assistant Swimming Coach Certificate/Level 1 Award or equivalent will be considered).
• Strong communication skills and a positive, encouraging attitude.
• A commitment to safeguarding and the well-being of all swimmers.
• The right to work in the UK.
• Be part of a welcoming club with a strong community spirit.
• Play a key role in developing swimmers to county, regional and national standards.
• Opportunities for personal development and further coaching qualifications.

How to apply

For more information about this opportunity, please send a short cv and covering letter using the ‘apply’ button below.

This vacancy may require the following qualifications:

• Coaching Swimming: Swimming Coach Certificate or Level 2 Award
• Coaching Swimming: Level 2 Award in the Principles of Coaching (QCF)
• Coaching Swimming: Assistant Swimming Coach Certificate or Level 1 Award