Wyre Forest Swimming Club
Serving Kidderminster and surrounding areas incl Stourport and Bewdley
The Wyre Forest Swimming Club (WFSC) in Worcestershire is recruiting a new Head
Coach to join our passionate and enthusiastic club. Whilst a part-time role, this is an
exciting opportunity for someone to join the Club and be a key part of the next stage of
our development. This role will suit someone looking to take on a new challenge.
WFSC is based at three different pools within Kidderminster. We have around 300
swimmers, many of these in our successful Learn to Swim programme, who then transition
into our competitive squads working towards and competing at County, Regional and National levels. We have also recently introduced a small but enthusiastic Masters squad.
Our club is widely known as been passionate and ambitious for our swimmers whilst
remaining safe, inclusive and a fun club to be part of. Last year we put in place a
three year development and growth programme primarily focussed on ensuring that our
swimmers continue to have access to their own local competitive club without having to
travel several days a week to a distant club many miles away in all sorts of weather.
A competitive salary will be on offer according to experience and qualifications. The Head
Coach will be employed under a contract for the provision of services and will not be an
employee of the club. The salary will cover hours coaching/training across all squads,
working in conjunction with squad coaches, plus attendance at competitions and coaching
team management. Core coaching hours are likely to be 10 – 12 hours/week but the club
can be flexible on this and the evenings worked. Administrative hours to support this will
also be paid. Free parking at each training location is provided.
Whilst applicants should be an experienced Level 2 coach we would also be interested to
hear from recently qualified Level 2’s or ambitious Level 1 coaches aspiring to get their
Level 2’s on their pathway to becoming a Head Coach.
WFSC can be flexible in terms of applicant qualifications, so please get in touch if you are
interested or would like any further information. Applicants must be eligible to work in the
UK and prepared to relocate at their expense if necessary.
How to apply: Please send your CV, a covering email outlining your interest in the role,
plus names and contact information for two professional references, by the closing date
of 12th April 2024. All applications and enquiries should be made to
[email protected]
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will….
Be energetic, enthusiastic and committed, with the ability to motivate and inspire
swimmers to reach their full potential.
Provide leadership and be involved across the Club, allowing swimmers to
progress to the best of their abilities.
Lead and engage with others – swimmers, teaching and coaching staff,
Committee, volunteers and parents
Always be looking for improvement and a positive attitude
Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be a competent
administrator, well organised and comfortable with technology
Be a positive role model with a fun, engaging approach
The successful candidate will be expected to carry out the following responsibilities:
Oversee delivery of the clubs development pathway
Organise regular team meetings with coaching staff
Mentor coaching staff and coaching assistants
Work with the coaching staff to oversee squad management – session plans,
swimmer recruitment/moves, personal plans, team selection for galas, etc.
Attend competitions – galas, internal club meets, team galas, open meets,
Counties/Regionals.
Liaise with the coaching team to cover absences when necessary
Curriculum management – pool usage, training initiatives, competition programme
Active leadership engagement in working with the Committee in setting the club’s
direction
Effective communication within the Club
Ensure compliance with Swim England policies including welfare, child and adult
protection (Wavepower)
Represent the Club as necessary to form and continue good relations with the
County, Region and neighbouring clubs
Assist in creating a personal development plan to ensure continual professional
development
The Head Coach will, as appropriate, be supported by the Committee and volunteer
parents in all of the above areas. The successful candidate will not be expected to get
significantly involved in managing finances or the officials’ programme.