National Academy Water Polo Head Coach –boys born 2007-x1
National Academy Water Polo Head Coach – girls born 2007 x1
National Academy Water Polo Head Coach –boys born 2008-x1
National Academy Water Polo Head Coach – girls born 2008 x 1
Swim England is the national governing body for swimming in England.
We help people learn how to swim, enjoy the water, and compete in our sports of swimming, diving, water polo and synchronised swimming.
We are looking to appoint four National Academy Head Coaches on a voluntary basis, to coach our Water Polo 2007 & 2008 boys’ squads and our Water Polo 2007 & 2008 girls’ squads.
The purpose of the volunteer roles will be to, in consultation with the Senior Team Head Coach, plan, prepare and lead a programme of development for all players covering all assets of the game in preparation for national and international consideration.
Producing detailed written activity and event reports following competition will also form part of the role as well as communicating with the club and regional coach for each player to manage expectations and ensure accurate and consistent communication in relation to athlete development.
The welfare of our athletes is extremely important to us and you will also consider this paramount in the planning, delivery and review of all activities.
Reporting to our Water Polo Talent Officer this is an exciting opportunity to volunteer alongside our Water Polo Talent team and our wider Sport Development team.
We anticipate the level of commitment to the role being one weekend every two months usually Saturday – Sunday based in UK and an annual 5 day camp either in the UK or overseas.
In addition there will be approximately 3-8 hours per week for administration time. Weekly time commitment varies throughout the year dependant on the season. 80% of the time will be 3-8 hours per week and 20% of time this will be 6-12 hours per week.
The successful candidate must have:
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent time management skills.
- An in-depth technical understanding of Water Polo and the needs of our sport and players.
- Hold a relevant Coaching Qualification.
- A willingness to meet the level of commitment for the role.
Find out more about Swim England and what we do by visiting www.swimming.org.
So if you feel you have the suitable skills and attributes for this volunteering position then we would like to hear from you.
This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are committed to inclusion and embrace the spirit of all equalities legislation. Where possible we will always make reasonable adjustments for accessibility to anyone who requires it.
To apply for this role please:
- Click here (https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6S6Y8YG) to complete our Application statement.
- Send your CV and cover letter outlining the skills and experience you can bring to this role referring to the advert, person specification and role description to careers@swimming.org.
- Please clearly state within your covering letter the role(s) you would like to be considered for.
This should include any personal interests and unpaid activities. Include as much detail as possible to support your application, matching your application to our advert and person specification (we would recommend at least 300 words).
Applications received without all elements above will not be considered for shortlisting.
Closing date: midday on Monday 28 June 2021.
Applications after this time will not be considered.
Interview date: Interviews will take place during the week of 5 July 2021 and 12 July 2021. Interviews will be conducted via Zoom due to the current pandemic.
