There is currently one open vacancy for a coach.
WHITE OAK SWIMMING CLUB
COACH VACANCY
LOCATION
White Oak Leisure Centre
Hilda May Avenue, Swanley, BR8 7BT
WORKING HOURS
Part-time — approximately 8.5 hours per week
SALARY
£— per hour (depending on experience)
QUALIFICATION REQUIRED
Swim England/ASA Level 2 Coaching Award
(or willingness to work towards gaining the Level 2 Award)
JOIN OUR TEAM
White Oak Swimming Club is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Level 2 Swimming Coach to lead your own squad and work closely with our Level 1 coaches and Head Coach.
We are a friendly, community‑driven club with a strong family feel, offering lessons and competitive swimming for ages 7 to 18+, from Bronze Squad beginners to Performance swimmers competing at county, regional and national level.
ABOUT YOU
We are looking for someone who:
- Has a genuine passion for coaching and swimmer development
- Is enthusiastic, supportive, and able to motivate swimmers of all abilities
- Can deliver fun, engaging, and disciplined training sessions
- Communicates clearly and listens well
- Holds (or is working towards) a Level 2 Coaching Award
- Has the ambition and long‑term interest to progress toward a future Head Coach role within the club
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and develop your own squad
- Deliver high‑quality, technical and progressive training aligned with the Head Coach’s philosophy and the OADF
- Create structured, skill‑based session plans
- Support team selection and monitor swimmer progress
- Uphold Health & Safety, safeguarding, and equality standards
- Complete registers on Swim Manager
- Attend coaches’ meetings and CPD
- Support club events and competitions
- Carry out reasonable duties as requested by the Club
COMPETITION SUPPORT
You will attend and support swimmers at:
- Tudor League
- White Horse League
- Kent County Championships
- South East Regionals
- Open Meets (as per club calendar)
HEALTH, SAFETY & COMPLIANCE
- Follow SwimMark standards across all activities
- Report concerns to the Club Welfare Officer
- Adhere to all Club and Swim England policies, including safeguarding and data protection
OTHER EXPECTATIONS
- Represent and promote the values of White Oak Swimming Club
- Maintain strong knowledge of the OADF
- Attend staff training and CPD
- Work collaboratively within the coaching team and wider club community
An Enhanced DBS check is required for the successful candidate.
HOW TO APPLY
Please send your CV and contact details for two referees to:
Chairperson: whiteoakswimmingclub.chair@gmail.com
Head Coach: whiteoakswimmingclub@gmail.com
If you are interested in volunteering opportunities for the club, please contact the club secretary at secretary.whiteoakswimmingclub@gmail.com.