Head Swimming Coach

Organisation: Godalming Amateur Swimming Club
Salary: FTE £50k per annum dependent on qualifications and experience
Location: Godalming, Surrey
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: 31 May 2026
Job Description: Head Swimming Coach
Organisation: Godalming Amateur Swimming Club
Contract Type: Self-Employed / Contracted
Qualifications: Essential - Level 2 ASA Club Coach, Enhanced DBS (CRB) certification & valid safeguarding qualification. Desired / committed to working towards - Level 3 ASA Club Coach
Working Hours: Part time / Approx. 10 hours per week
Location: Godalming Leisure Centre plus other local centres as required
Salary: FTE £50k per annum dependent on qualifications and experience

Godalming Swimming Club based in Godalming, Surrey is seeking a new Head Coach.

We are looking for a part-time Head Coach who is passionate, enthusiastic, and a team player. It is essential the successful candidate is able to motivate and inspire competitive swimmers of all ages.

About Us
We are a SwimMark accredited club based at Godalming Leisure Centre with over 200 swimmers, ranging from Swim England Learn to Swim Level 7 up to and including County/Regional level, Para and Masters.

We are an inclusive and friendly club with a growing membership in both age group and masters, a dedicated team of coaches, a forward-thinking committee and helpful volunteers all with the aim of supporting and developing swimmers to achieve their potential.
As a club we participate in the Arena League and, jointly with Haslemere and Farnham Swimming Club, we organise three open meets per year.

Personal Qualities:
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and committed
• Ability to motivate and inspire swimmers to reach their full potential.
• Always looking for improvement and a positive attitude
• Competent administrator, well organised ability to communicate effectively with swimmers, coaches, the committee, and the wider club.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee delivery of the club’s development pathway
• Oversee an annual plan for competitions which aligns with the development pathway
• Organise regular team meetings with and mentor coaching staff
• Liaise with coaching staff to oversee squad management - session plans, swimmer recruitment/moves, personal plans.
• Coach management – monitor and report hours, rosters, mentoring, CPD
• Attend competitions (including at weekends) – internal club meets, team galas, open meets, County/Regional Championships.
• Lead Coach for one competitive squad
• Liaise with the coaching team to cover absences when necessary
• Liaising with Personal Trainer who manages Land Training for the club to agree programme
• Ensure compliance with Safeguarding and Wavepower
• Represent the Club as necessary to form and continue good relations with the County, Region, and neighbouring clubs.

Leadership Skills:
• Active engagement as a member of the Committee including in setting the club’s direction
• Effective communication within the Club to all parties

Working Hours
• Approximately 8-10 hours per week coaching, over 5 evenings plus competition attendance some weekends, coaching team management and administrative hours to support this, which may vary from week to week.
How to apply: Please send your CV with a covering letter to chair@godalmingasc.co.uk