Doe Park Water Activities Centre
Development Coach
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Job Introduction
Bradford Aquatics - Elite Training.
The Elite Training Team is Bradford Aquatics' performance-focused team, designed to support swimmers with the commitment, ability, and ambition to reach their full competitive potential. Led by experienced coaches, the programme provides structured training, technical development, and competitive opportunities to help swimmers progress through regional and national pathways. The team promotes excellence, discipline, teamwork, and resilience, creating an environment where swimmers can thrive both in and out of the pool.
Development Coach - Swimming
Bradford Aquatics is looking for an experienced Development Swim Coach to join its Elite Swim Training Team. Working alongside the Development Coach and Senior Coach, this is an exciting and rewarding role with opportunities for professional development. The position includes early morning and evening sessions, so flexibility is essential.
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The Main Responsibilities Of This Role
- To plan, coach or lead sessions being delivered to the Elite Training scheme squad swimmers
- To liaise with the local base clubs along side the Development Coach to create a fundamental swimming development programme in line with the LTAD national programme.
- Create, develop and manage developmental projects to cater for the differing stages of a swimmers development to skill development level.
- To create links between the lesson and schools programme and the base swimming clubs in line with LTAD philosophy.
How To Apply
If you are interested in joining our team and would like some further information, please contact Lynda Devanny on 01274 438786 or email Lynda.devanny@bradford.gov.uk
An Enhanced DBS check will be conducted for all appointees to this post.
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Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process to support your application, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.
The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members.
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