Lead Development Swimming Coach

Repton School and Repton Prep School

Line Manager:  Performance Coach/ Director of Swimming

Weekly hours: To be discussed at interview

Salary: £29,000 per annum 

Benefits: 

• Highly competitive salary

• Generous annual leave (25 days, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas Closedown) that will include a mandatory 2 week leave period in August

• Group Pension Scheme

• Complimentary use of Repton's exceptional Sports Centre facilities

Job Introduction

We are looking to recruit a suitably qualified, enthusiastic and energetic Lead Development Coach who is able to fulfil the delivery of the development pathway at Repton Swimming. S/he will provide exceptional coaching and have the commitment, management and communication skills to deliver the aims for Repton Swimming within a clear timeframe. Repton Swimming, founded in 2019, is a unique programme and is an exceptional opportunity for the right candidate.

The Lead Development Coach will report to the Performance Coach overseeing the Development Pathway and the Director of Swimming, Jamie Main, who joined Repton from the Aquatics GB Bath National Performance Centre. He has overseen fourteen international selections this summer, including two Repton School pupils to the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and five pupils to the European Junior Championships.

Main Responsibilities

• The day-to-day coaching of our best young Development and Performance age swimmers

•  Oversight of our up-and-coming junior age swimmers across all squads

•  Supporting the link for swimming between Repton Prep and Repton School with the 

  development and transition of swimmers as a priority

•  Be the Lead Coach for our Development and Performance Pathway squads, working closely with other members of the coaching team to provide the best coaching provision at all times.

• Support the identification of talented swimmers within the Repton Learn 2 Swim programme, to assist with the transition into the club squads as appropriate.

•  Support and oversee the delivery of swimming within co-curricular sport and Physical Education lessons as required at Repton Prep

Please see the attached job pack for a full list of responsibilities.

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven track record of developing skillfull swimmers to Regional level

• Swim England Level 3 Senior Coach (or equivalent), Level 2 considered for an 

  exceptional candidate who is willing to work towards Level 3.

• UK driving license essential

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; both written and verbal

Please see the attached Job pack for a full list of qualifications and experience requirements.

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.