Lead Age Group Swimming Coach

We are looking to appoint from December 2022 a Swimming Coach who will be able to work with or swimming squad at Saint Felix School. You will be working with and coaching pupils from the age of 9 to 14.

Saint Felix School is an independent co-educational day and boarding school for children aged from 2 – 19, located close to the glorious seaside town of Southwold on the Suffolk coast. Our aim is to develop well-rounded students with the skills and the personality to make a success of their lives during and after their school years.

Academic excellence is central to life at Saint Felix School and we encourage all pupils to aspire to the highest possible standards and to exceed their expectations. Our success is demonstrated by impressive examination results at GCSE and A Level. The vast majority of our leavers go on to Higher Education.

The school adopts a non-selective entry policy which seeks to provide an environment where all pupils will thrive academically. It emphasises continuity of education through to 16+. We believe in a holistic education that exposes pupils to a wide range of experiences and opportunities. We also aim to attract pupils from a diverse range of backgrounds.

We place great emphasis on the value of Sport, Music and the Arts for the teamwork, self-motivation and discipline they instil, and encourage pupils to explore their individual talents. Boarding is at the heart of the school and all full-time members of staff are expected to contribute to the wider life of the school through involvement in the tutoring system and in activities outside the classroom.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate swimming coach to join our outstanding sports department. Our swimming facilities are excellent, the pool and training facilities enable coaches to provide a high quality programme for all swimmers.

Swimming a Saint Felix School is offered to all, within the curriculum and as an extracurricular option. The elite training programme offered at Saint Felix School Swimming Club as well as  scholarships are available to swimmers from the age of ten upwards, based upon County, Regional, National and International qualification. Swimmers are given the best opportunities to optimise education with the demands of training. The highly qualified team of coaches work with the teaching, medical and management team of the School to offer a rounded education and swimming experience.

As our lead age group swimming coach you will play a key role in the development of the programme at Saint Felix School. In collaboration with the Head coach you will play a key role in the progression of the Saint Felix swimming programme building upon the excellence at all levels.

A full job description is available on request.

As a member of staff at Saint Felix School you will be joining a fantastic school that comprises of passionate staff and hardworking pupils. You will be welcomed by all and become part of the family feel school.

Saint Felix School is part of the Inspired Learning Group of schools, staff at Saint Felix benefit from;

·        Competitive Salary, with annual reviews

·        Access to on site accommodation and board.

·        Childcare fee discount

·        Pension scheme

·        Health plan that provides significant coverage such as optical, dental, dental accident, chiropody, therapy treatments and health club concession. Access to Doctor line from anywhere in the world, scanning such as MRI, CT and PET scan

·        Employee Assistance Programme.

·        Westfield rewards (discounts from various high street and online outlets).

We look forward to your application, all applicants will be considered and contacted. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, as applications are received.

For a full job description or to discuss the opportunity further please do not hesitate to contact us.

Saint Felix School is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).