Volunteer Water Polo Team Manager – GB U18 male & Female squads

Organisation: Swim England
Salary: Voluntary + expenses
Location: Home Based With Regional Travel
Contract type: Volunteer
Closing date: 4 July 2025
Job Description: Team Manager

Do you have excellent organisational skills and a love for Aquatics sports? Would you like to be a part of the GB & England squads at a very exciting time for the programme? The Volunteer Team Manager is the perfect opportunity for you.

Swim England are hiring for two volunteer positions as Water Polo Team Managers to provide administrative support to both the Men’s and Women’s under 18 squads in GB and England 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.

Working under the direction of the Head Coach and Water Polo Programme Lead, this role would suit an excellent communicator who is able to build strong relationships with coaches, athletes and specialist support staff.

The successful candidate will demonstrate our strong squad values, including respect, punctuality and hard work; acting as an ambassador for these to the team.

The Volunteer Team Manager will organise and attend training camps and competitions both in the UK and abroad; organising pool time, travel and accommodation to support the squad in their ambition to reach their potential.

Additionally, tasks such as risk assessments are the responsibility of the role holder supported by Swim England staff.

Commitment requirement:

As Volunteer Team Manager, you will support with planning and attendance for key events on behalf 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 lead a team competing on the world stage,
This is a wonderful opportunity to be an integral part of the GB & England team at an exciting period of growth and development
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

Have or be willing to undergo a Team Manager level 2 course prior to starting the role
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 and the Water Polo programme lead
Understand the demands and challenges of managing a team both domestically and internationally, in training and competition
Ability to communicate effectively in writing as well as orally
Understand the rules relating to GDPR
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

First Aid Qualification
Experience in a similar role
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