Assistant Swimming Coach and Learn to Swim Teacher (Combined Role)

# Assistant Swimming Coach and Learn to Swim Teacher (Combined Role)Organisation:: Alton and District Swimming ClubContract Type:: PermanentQualifications:: Water Safety: RLSS National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches (NRASTC): Teaching Swimming: SEQ Level 2 Teaching Swimming Qualification or ASA Level 2 Award in Teaching Aquatics (QCF): Coaching Swimming: Swimming Coach Certificate or Level 2 AwardWorking Hours:: Part timeLocation:: AltonSalary:: Starts at £18 per hour and can increase commensurate with qualificationsClosing Date:: 19th June 2026 23:59ApplyAlton and District Swimming Club (ADSC) in Hampshire is looking for an enthusiastic part-time Assistant Swimming Coach and Learn to Swim Teacher to join our community team to help teach the next generation of swimmers!ADSC is a thriving, community-focused club with a rich history of developing swimmers from local learners to international-level competitors.**The Role****Reports to:** ADSC Head Coach**Hours:** 12+ hours per week, Part-time, Permanent**Breakdown:** 9 hours poolside coaching, 3 hours admin, term times only.Weekend swim meet cover min 2x per year. More hours available for cover.**Start Date:** September 2026**Status: Self-employed** (responsible for own tax and National Insurance, to invoice the club for hours)**Locations:** Mainly Alton, also Bordon and Petersfield, various locations**Hours:** Varied. Please see below hours and squad age groups to be coached.**Commitment**: Minimum 12 months expected commitment and 3 months notice period. Probation period of 3 months**Key Responsibilities****:*** Be responsible for the management of the Academy (learning) and Development Squads, of 5 – 10 yo, evaluating swimmers through coaches and personally, and progressing swimmers through the club as they develop.* Ability to coach competitive starts and take land training sessions.* Paid support for swimming meets at various weekends will also be required.* Deliver high-quality coaching and teaching sessions to swimmers of a variety of ages, from 5-75 years, following the Swim England framework.* Deliver the Head Coach’s workouts and plan, checking vision and technical details, and feeding back on effectiveness and suitability.* Create and deliver your own workouts to swimmers based on the annual plan.* Develop and support young coaches and helpers.* Foster a positive, motivated, and fun training environment.* Liaise with Parents on the progress of their children.* Welcome and evaluate new swimmers.* Support the Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) of swimmers, focusing on technique across all four strokes.* Maintain professional standards and adhere to the club’s and coach’s Code of Conduct.**Person Specification:*** Proven experience in teaching younger swimmers how to swim all strokes and disciplines.* Able to work autonomously, having care and understanding of younger swimmers alongside a desire to help them progress.* Excellent communication skills, positive attitude, reliability, and a genuine passion for swimmers and their development.**Requirements****Qualifications:*** Ideally hold a Swim England Swimming Coach Certificate and Level 2 Teaching Award.* CPD for competitive starts**Safeguarding:** Must have a valid Swim England Safeguarding in Aquatics certificate**Vetting:** A current Enhanced DBS check is mandatory.**Session Times**Your schedule will cover the following training times in the week:* Mondays + At Alton + 18:00 – 20:30 + 10 years old – Masters + Developing – Coaching* Wednesdays + At Alton + 18:00 – 21:00 + 10 years old – Masters + Developing – Coaching* Sundays + At Alton + 16:00 – 18:00 + 5 – 10 years old + Learners – Teaching**Why ADSC?**ADSC is a community club, and we are committed to your growth as a coach. ADSC will provide developmental support and actively encourage continuing professional development through the Swim England-provided Institute of Swimming. We also can provide a varied level of support for coaches to deliver a prepared workout, through to developing their own workouts. We may also provide part funding, a discount or a bursary for further developing your coaching qualifications for the right candidate. In return for this provision, the successful applicant will agree to remain with the club as a coach for a set period (usually 1 year) following the completion of their training.This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape ADSC’s future and grow with us!**Timeline:****Application deadline:** As above**Interviews:** Through July**Start Date:** Early September## How to applyIf you are ready to inspire our swimmers and grow with our club, please contact our Head Coach, Magnus Weighton, via the apply button.We will require a cover letter, your CV and/or a brief summary of your experience, two professional references and the completed application form.Please reach out if you need further information.Thank you.#J-18808-Ljbffr…