Wear Valley Amateur Swimming Club is seeking a Level 2 Swim Coach and a Performance Development Coach to provide session cover within the club on a part-time, as-and-when-needed basis.
The club operates from Woodhouse Close Leisure Centre, Bishop Auckland, and offers a clear swimmer pathway from Talent ID and Swim England Learn to Swim Level 7 through to County, Regional and National level squads. This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive club with a strong coaching and volunteer team.
Performance Development Coach
The Role
The Performance Development Coach will play a key role in preparing swimmers for competition and supporting their long-term progression in line with LTAD principles. The successful applicant will be expected to attend galas and work collaboratively with the wider coaching team.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assisting with planning the competition calendar and supporting swimmer attendance
- Planning and delivering tailored training programmes across squads, in consultation with the coaching team
- Attending regular coaching meetings to review swimmer progress
- Providing updates to monthly Committee meetings where required
- Following Swim England Wavepower safeguarding policies
- Complying with all club policies
- Attending relevant training courses and meetings
- Maintaining positive relationships with swimmers, parents, coaches and volunteers
Requirements
Essential qualifications and requirements:
- Swim England Swimming Coach qualification (old Level 2)
- NPLQ
- Enhanced DBS check
- Safeguarding Level 1
The club is looking for a motivated coach with strong communication skills and a commitment to developing swimmers within a structured performance pathway.
Hours and Remuneration
- Part-time position
- Self-employed
- Remuneration negotiable, dependent on experience
Location
- Woodhouse Close Leisure Centre
- Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6JX
Club visits are welcome by prior arrangement.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a short statement outlining your interest in the role to:
Barbara Lee
Club Chair – Wear Valley ASC
📧 chair.wvasc@outlook.com
Applications will remain open until the position is filled.
Interviews will take place upon application.
Swimming Coach
The Role
The successful applicant will work alongside the Head Coach to deliver high-quality swimming sessions and support swimmers across a range of development stages.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting the delivery of swimming sessions when required
- Providing motivation and technical support to swimmers at varying levels
- Maintaining positive relationships with swimmers, parents, coaches and volunteers
- Following Swim England Wavepower safeguarding policies and all club procedures
- Providing cover for other coaches when needed
- Attending relevant training courses and meetings
Requirements
Essential qualifications and requirements:
- Swim England Assistant Swimming Coach qualification (old Level 1)
- NRASTC or NPLQ
- Enhanced DBS check
- Safeguarding Level 1
The club is looking for a coach who is a confident communicator and enthusiastic about supporting swimmer development across the whole club pathway.
Hours and Remuneration
- Part-time, as and when required
- Self-employed position
- Pay negotiable, dependent on experience
Location
- Woodhouse Close Leisure Centre
- Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6JX
Club visits are welcome by arrangement.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a short summary explaining your interest in the role to:
Barbara Lee
Club Chair – Wear Valley ASC
📧 chair.wvasc@outlook.com
Applications remain open until the position is filled.
Interviews will be arranged upon application.
