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Carn Brea & Helston Swimming Club
Carn Brea & Helston Swimming Club is a friendly, inclusive Swim England-affiliated club in west Cornwall with around 150 swimmers, from development stages to county, regional and national competition.
Job Posted- 28 Oct 2026
Status- Part Time
Location- England
Closing date- 30 Nov 2026
Carn Brea & Helston Swimming Club (CBHSC) in west Cornwall is looking for an inspiring and highly motivated Head Coach to build on the club’s strong foundations.
The Role
CBHSC is a friendly, inclusive and ambitious Swim England-affiliated club of around 150 swimmers, with a structured pathway from Learn to Swim Stages 6–7 through to county, regional and national competition.
As Head Coach, you will lead the whole swimming programme, shaping a clear development pathway aligned with long-term athlete development principles, and lead the club’s teaching and coaching team.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare the club’s annual plan and design progressive, individualised training plans
- Oversee the full swimmer pathway and plan the annual competition calendar
- Act as lead coach for a competitive squad, providing technical feedback, stroke correction and race planning
- Attend competitions and implement a strength and conditioning/land training programme
- Lead, mentor and develop the coaching team, including rotas and CPD
- Communicate with swimmers, parents, the committee, the County and Swim England
- Adhere to Wavepower and promote a safe, inclusive, athlete-centred environment
About You
- A Swim England Senior Coaching Certificate or ASA Level 3 Coaching Award (holders of the Swimming Coach Certificate/Level 2 working towards the Coach Practitioner or Senior Coach Practitioner Certificate, or with significant experience, will be considered)
- Valid enhanced DBS and safeguarding certificates
- Experience coaching swimmers at regional/national standard
- Strong technical knowledge of stroke mechanics, training principles and competition preparation
- Experience leading and mentoring coaching teams
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, ICT and administrative skills
Key Details
- Location: Carn Brea Leisure Centre, Pool, Redruth (primary pool) and Helston Leisure Centre (secondary pool)
- Contract: Self-employed, part time (approximately 10–16 hours of poolside coaching per week, plus planning and administration); weekend competitions required
- Pay: Competitive contract rates, dependent on experience; CPD support may be available
- Applications: CV and covering letter
- Interview date: 6 December 2026, followed by a poolside assessment
- Closing date: 30 November 2026 (midday)
How to Apply
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