Swimming Coach

# Swimming CoachOrganisation Swim BournemouthContract Type Self-EmployedQualifications Coaching Swimming: Swimming Coach Certificate or Level 2 Award: Coaching Swimming: Senior Swimming Coach Certificate or Level 3 AwardWorking Hours Part timeLocation BournemouthSalary Hourly paid. Rate dependent on skills and experienceClosing Date 6th June :59Swim Bournemouth, based in Dorset, is looking to appoint a motivated and inspirational Swimming Coach to lead and inspire squads in collaboration with existing staff. Reports to: Swim Bournemouth Head Coach, Jeff Sandley Working hours : Part-time (9-16 hours of swim coaching per week, with additional attendance at galas expected.) Potentially further hours to assist other squads.Swim Bournemouth is an ambitious swimming club, committed to providing high-quality teaching and coaching to children and young people from the local area. We pride ourselves on supporting the development of swimmers to achieve their individual potential and aspirations. All candidates should be committed to supporting the club in this vision and also be looking to develop his/her own coaching skills to the benefit of our talented and promising swimmers Essential Qualifications/ E xperience : Experience in coaching in a club environment Experience of working in a team environment A minimum of an ASA Level 2 Coaching Award/Swim England Swimming Coach Certificate (or equivalent) Desirable Q ualifications/ E xperience : Commitment to achieving the Swim England Senior Swimming Coach Certificate Graduate level aptitude or Further Education qualification to degree level Skills/Abilities : Ability to work effectively as part of a team and on own initiative Good organisational and time management skills Enthusiastic about world-class swimming Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new procedures Ability to proactively identify opportunities for improvement. Actively identifies new areas for learning; regularly creates and takes advantage of learning opportunities; uses newly gained knowledge and skills on the job Able to provide timely and appropriate feedback on performance Ability to establish good interpersonal relationships Effective communication skills, written and verbal Flexible approach to work and continuing professional development General : Travel throughout the UK may be required Comply with all policies set down by Swim England and Swim Bournemouth and ensure that they are implemented as appropriate, in particular those policies relating to equity and diversity How to applyTo apply please send your CV and covering letter to Emily MacRae, Swim Bournemouth Secretary, via the apply button. Required QualificationsThis vacancy may require the following qualifications: Coaching Swimming: Swimming Coach Certificate or Level 2 Award Coaching Swimming: Senior Swimming Coach Certificate or Level 3 Award