AGE GROUP COACH

JOB TITLE: Age Group Coach

RESPONSIBLE TO: Head Coach (HC)

SKILLS REQUIRED: ASA Coach Level 3 desirable but not essential

Enthusiasm

Working on own initiative

Excellent communication

Working with athletes, parents and club members

Working within a team

Administration & IT skills

Have a good understanding of LTAD

Driving license and own transport

MAIN DUTIES:

  1. Assist the Head Coach (HC) and Head Age Group Coach (HAGC) in the design, delivery and administrative organisation of the Regional Age Squad
  2. Coach and oversee the running of the Regional Age Squad in line with LTAD
  3. Deliver pool-based and land-based training sessions
  4. Identify individual swimmer’s needs and ensure they are met
  5. Identify squad needs and ensure they are met
  6. Identify talented swimmers to the HAGC
  7. Smooth administrative transfer of swimmers between squads
  8. Communicate effectively with parents, swimmers and club members
  9. Assist in compiling club management and attendance database
  10. Assist with administration and fee payment management
  11. Promote swim meets and gala entries
  12. Attend swim meets and galas as directed on the competition calendar
  13. Promote and coach developmental camps and clinics
  14. To act as a spokesperson for the Regional Age Squad
  15. Attend Norwich teachers and coaches meetings
  16. Ensure communication with swimmers and parents is received and understood
  17. Receive and answer enquiries in person and by telephone and email
  18. Referral of complaints where appropriate
  19. Report any problems immediately to HC/HAGC/MC
  20. Provide timely reports to the HC and Management Committee (MC)
  21. Follow and promote the UEA City of Norwich SC code of conduct
  22. Follow and promote the UEA City of Norwich SC equity policy
  23. Always be positive
  24. Assist the HC and HAGC with other reasonable duties

Hours:There isflexibility on weekly hours for the right candidate

Part-time: iro 10-15 hours / week

Remuneration:This position is self-employed and remuneration is based on an hourly rate dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Development:

  1. Superb and unique developmental opportunity for an ambitious coach
  2. Enhanced continuous mentoring from HC and HAGC
  3. Identify, coach and develop age group swimmers
  4. Opportunities to coach and work with exceptional athletes including World and British record holders, British Swimming World Class Programme Swimmers, ASA National Champions, Medallist’s, Finalists and Qualifiers
  5. Support with ASA Level 3 and CPD’s
  6. This role has the potential to evolve and grow quickly with the right candidate
  7. Be a part of something special