Development Swimming Coach

Package Description

Location:  Repton School and Repton Prep School

Line Manager:  Director of Sport / Director of Swimming

Weekly hours: 32 hours per week, all year round

Salary: £22,464 per annum (0.8 contract)

Benefits: 

• Company Pension Scheme
• Complimentary Sports Centre Membership
• Generous Holiday Allowance
• Company Sick Pay Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Benefits Scheme

Job Introduction

We are looking to recruit a suitably qualified, enthusiastic and energetic Development Swimming Coach who is able to lead the delivery of the prep curriculum lessons, activities programme and development pathway sessions at Repton Swimming. S/he will provide exceptional coaching and have the commitment, organisation and communication skills to deliver the aims for Repton Prep and Swimming. Repton Swimming, founded in 2019, has grown exponentially, is a unique programme and is an exceptional opportunity for the right candidate. 

Based at Repton School and Repton Preparatory School, Repton encompasses both pupils at the schools and community members, who create the club known as Repton Swimming. The Development Swimming Coach reports to the Director of Sport at Repton Prep, and Repton Swimming Head of Development. This is with oversight from Jamie Main who joined Repton from the Aquatics GB Bath National Performance Centre, recently overseeing the performance of Repton School pupils Eva Okaro and Jacob Mills that led to their selection in the Aquatics GB Team for this Summer’s World Championships in Singapore.

Main Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and progressive lessons and coaching tailored to the needs and skill levels of participants 

• Monitor progress and provide constructive feedback and encouragement 

• Ensure the safety of all swimmers during lessons/sessions by following proper safety procedures and maintaining vigilant supervision 

• Prepare and set up equipment required for each session 

• Maintain accurate records of pupil/swimmer attendance and development 

• Communicate effectively with parents, guardians, and staff about pupil/swimmer progress and any concerns • Participate in ongoing training and professional development 

• Attend Repton Swimming meetings to provide progress reports and contribute to the continuous improvement of the programme 

• During school holidays deliver community swim clinics to provide an increase in awareness of the Prep School and Repton Swimming 

• Support the organisation and delivery of the Repton Swimming Race Nights and Open Meets 

• Team Manage when required at competitions

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning and delivering high-quality swimming sessions to individuals and groups of all ages and skill levels, ensuring a safe and enjoyable learning environment. Working within the Repton Prep curriculum swimming provision and coaching within the Repton Swimming development pathway, the candidate will have responsibility for developing the next generation of talent within the swim programme. 

Please ensure to read the Job Description pack for more details on the required skillset and experience for this role. 

About Repton School

Repton is the ancient capital of Mercia, and the School, founded in 1557 from a bequest from Sir John Port of Etwall, was established on the site of a 7th century Anglo-Saxon Benedictine abbey and latterly a 12th century Augustinian priory and the School today incorporates many of the original buildings from the estate.

The School has over one thousand pupils across the Prep and Senior School, making it large enough to achieve excellence in and out of the classroom, yet small enough for individuals to grow and succeed. Repton and Repton Prep have always enjoyed a very close relationship and in 2020, the schools became a through-school.

At Repton Senior, each pupil, whether day or boarding, is a member of a House. Academic standards are high and creative activities, including music, art, drama and design, flourish. The School has a national profile in sport, in particular in football, hockey, cricket and swimming. Our pupils thrive both in and out of the classroom and they develop the skills, qualities and values that will lead to a successful life. 

Repton was one of the first British schools to set up overseas schools with the establishment of Repton School Dubai in 2007, and the development of a community of international schools is key to Repton’s future vision. Currently, Repton has schools in Dubai (2), Abu Dhabi (2), China, and Egypt, with plans to open a further four more over the next few years. Repton also includes five schools in the UK (Repton, Repton Prep, St Wystan’s, Vinehall and Marlborough House) with the ambition to grow its UK family of schools.