Job Description

Support Coach

West Suffolk Swimming Club (WSSC) in Suffolk, is looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and motivated coach to come and work with across all squads within the Club.

Organisation:

West Suffolk Swimming Club

Contract Type:

Employed

Qualifications:

Water Safety: RLSS National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches (NRASTC) or National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)
Coaching: Swim England Assistant Swimming Coach (Level 1), looking to progress to the Swim England Swimming Coach (Level 2) qualification

Safeguarding: Swim England recognised Safeguarding certificate
DBS check carried out prior to employment
*Funding available towards Water Safety, Coaching and Safeguarding where required

Working Hours:

Part time (flexible from 4 up to 8 hours per week)

Location:

Bury St Edmunds / Culford, Suffolk

OR

Haverhill, Suffolk

Salary:

17 - 19 per hour depending on qualifications and experience

Closing Date:

23rd July 2025 (Interviews to be held w/c 28th July 2025 or asap)

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

About West Suffolk Swimming Club:

WSSC was formed in 1999 and is a member of Swim England (SE) Suffolk County and SE East Region. We offer a structured squad training and competition from within the club up through County, Regional and National level at both age group and Masters level. WSSC is SwimMark accredited.

Hours:

Between 4 - 8 hours per week on evenings and weekends Attendance at some competitions (which may require local travel), as required by theHead Coach Cover across squads as required

Skills Required:

The ability to plan and execute training sessions suitable for the squad Technical knowledge as required for the level Effective communication skills The ability to motivate the swimmers to achieve their best Enthusiastic and self-motivated The ability to work with volunteers and other members of coaching staff Excellent time management skills Knowledge of the Optimum Athlete Development Framework (OADF)

Objectives:

We are looking to bring in a support coach to cover sessions across all squads, along with additional support for the current training programme on offer.We are looking for someone who has the passion and desire to coach across all ages and abilities, from novice, up to County, Regional and National level, working closely with the Head Coach.

Job Role:

Deliver and / or support with coaching sessions for the designated squad, as instructed by the Head Coach Attend coaching meetings Work effectively with any volunteers working with you on the poolside Ensure that correct records are kept including registers Attend and support competitions as and when required
To represent WSSC in a professional and positive manner

How to apply:

Please send CV and covering letter to

vacancies@westsuffolkswimming.co.uk

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 17.00-19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 4 - 8 per week

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 23/07/2025
Reference ID: JDC-Bury
Expected start date: 01/09/2025