Volunteer U18 Assistant Coach - Water Polo (2 x roles)

Organisation: Swim England
Salary: Voluntary + expenses
Location: Home Based With Regional Travel
Contract type
Closing date: 4 July 2025
Job Description: Are you an experienced, knowledgeable coach looking for a unique opportunity to shape the future of the national Water Polo teams? We are seeking two Volunteer Water Polo Age Group Assistant Coaches who are passionate about the sport, with the skills to lead the team to success and contribute to the culture and identity of Water Polo.
Swim England are hiring for two volunteer positions as Age Group Assistant Coaches to support both the Men’s and Women’s U18 squads preparing for European championships in 2027.

Our ambition is to see the Men’s and Women’s Water Polo teams competing consistently on the world stage by 2032.

You will support the Volunteer Age Group Head Coach in delivering the periodised development plan for either the Men’s and Women’s Water Polo teams, and this is also a developmental role for aspiring Head Coaches of the future.

The role involves working directly with athletes under the direction of the Head Coach and specialist professionals to coach a team capable of competing at the highest level and achieving success.

A deep passion and understanding of the sport is essential; along with a commitment to fostering a positive competitive environment for athletes eager to reach their full potential.The Volunteer Age Group Assistant Coach will develop the players’ individual knowledge of Water Polo; providing individualised feedback to all athletes and teaching technical skills, game strategies and sportsmanship.

Commitment requirement:

As Volunteer Age Group Assistant Coach, you will support the Head Coach with all aspects of training and development of the squad. As such, this role will require travel both in the UK and internationally to attend training, camps and competitions. Locations in the UK will vary, with domestic training often in the North West, Midlands or the South East.

Why join us?

It’s an exciting time with the opportunity to be part of a change which will unite the water polo community,
Opportunity to support a team competing on the European stage,
Access to dedicated coach development as set out in the Optimal Coach Development Framework (OCDF)
To find out more about the role, download the full Role Description and Person Specification document.

About You
In order to be shortlisted for the next stage in the process you must demonstrate within your application how you meet the following criteria:

Essential

Be able to develop an individual’s potential and technical knowledge of WP
Have an appreciation of sports science, medicine and performance lifestyle disciplines and how they along with coaching, create a progressive talent environment
Knowledge of safeguarding and an understanding and commitment to safeguarding (Wave Power), inclusion, and equal opportunities
An understanding of individual responsibility in complying with Health and Safety
Have a positive approach to being part of a team and be willing to follow direction from the Head Coach
Passionate about an open and fair approach to talent development
Understand the demands and challenges of managing a team both domestically and internationally, in training and competition
Coaching experience within a national and/or international water polo programme
The candidate must also be willing to undertake an enhanced DBS check alongside relevant safeguarding training. For a full list of criteria please download the attached Role Description.

Desirable

Insight into or experience within, a national talent programme or equivalent.
So if you feel you have the suitable skills and attributes for this position then we would like to hear from you. Please contact careers@swimming.org for an informal conversation regarding the role.
How to apply: To register with us and apply for this role please visit our candidate portal - link below: https://careers.swimming.org/vacancies/vacancy-search-results.aspx