Lead Swim Coach

Organisation: Millfield School
Salary: Competitive
Location: Street, Somerset
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 12 May 2025
Job Description: Millfield School & Millfield Swimming are seeking a passionate and experienced Lead Swim Coach to join our renowned swimming programme. As the Lead Swim Coach, you will play a crucial role in the coaching, programming and nurturing of swimmers throughout our structure, helping them achieve their full potential. Ability to coach supporting disciplines including water polo and athletic development is desirable.

Millfield is an independent boarding school with outstanding pastoral and co-curricular activities, set in the heart of Somerset. We cater for approximately 1300 pupils, all of whom are engaged in sport and physical activities. We have outstanding facilities and a vibrant multisport environment.

The successful candidate will have a minimum UKCC Level 2 coaching qualification, with UKCC Level 3 preferred, and experience of coaching swimmers to a minimum of national championship standard. Further experience as a Head Coach or relevant lead/management experience within another programme is desirable. They will have knowledge of the long-term development practices for students in line with the Aquatics GB Optimal Athlete Development Framework. NPLQ and NRASTC qualifications are desirable.

This is an all-year-round role working an average of 42 hours per week. In return, you will receive a competitive salary commensurate with your experience, 10 weeks holiday entitlement, freshly prepared lunches for just £10 per month, investment in your professional and personal development, and access to the school facilities and discounts/cashback on high street shops and restaurants through the school’s Employee Assistance Programme.

This is an outstanding opportunity to work in one of the UK’s leading sporting environments among a vibrant team of multisport coaches, as well as one of the nation’s historic swimming programmes.

Application closing date: Noon, Monday 12th May.
How to apply: Apply via our website - https://tinyurl.com/4uyd7nmn