NEW: AVSC Level 2 Coach Vacancy

Abingdon Vale Swimming Club is looking to appoint one or more enthusiastic Level 2 coaches to join our existing coaching team.

We are a Swim21 accredited club with access to excellent facilities based in and around Abingdon,  Oxfordshire and are committed to supporting the development of our swimmers to reach their highest personal potential. This position will be an exciting opportunity to work alongside our newly appointed Head Coach Amanda Ford, coaching swimmers at all levels from development to national level; we have a number of successful regional and national swimmers.  This is an exciting time for our club and we hope you would like to join us on the next phase of our journey.

The job is part-time and the hours will be negotiated with the successful candidate(s).
You will be required to:

• Work with a number of squads as a leading coach or part of a team.
• Attend meets and coaching at weekends.
• Hold or be prepared to undergo a DBS check with the ASA.
• Be self-employed and must have a permit to work in the UK.
• Be available to start work soon after the interview.

Experience:          

• Experience of working with age group, youth and senior swimmers.
• Previous competitive swimming experience would be an advantage, but is not essential.

Skills required:

• Hold ASA Level 2 swim coaching qualification or equivalent.
• A high level of technical knowledge and understanding of LTAD.
• Adaptable to work in a team environment and to also work alone.
• Willing to take onboard feedback and have a positive influence on the club training programme.
• Communicate and work effectively to build strong relationships with swimmers, parents, coaches and the committee.
• Be highly motivated and an inspiring role model for swimmers and parents.
• Holding or working towards a Sports science/dry land qualification would be beneficial.

We believe the best way to equip our swimmers to achieve their full potential is to support our coaches in their own development so the swimmers benefit from the best coaching possible.  We continually support our coaches to gain additional qualifications and stay updated with the latest technique /theory updates by attending regular CPDs.

Salary: Dependent on hours, qualifications and experience

For more information: Please contact Amanda Ford at:
​[email protected]

How to apply:
Please send a CV and covering letter to: [email protected]   

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ABOUT ABINGDON  VALE  SWIMMING  CLUB

Abingdon Vale, a Swim 21 accredited club, has been a competitive swimming club since 1993. As one of the most successful clubs in the County, we were crowned Sports Club of the Year and Coach of the Year in 2011. The club continues to build on this and is growing in numbers, being based out of Abingdon and Radley Pools.  We now have more swimmers than ever before who are winning County and Regional medals and qualifying for the British and National Championships