Performance Coach

Repton School and Repton Prep School

Line Manager: Director of Swimming

Weekly hours: To be discussed at interview

Salary: To be confirmed

Benefits: 

• Highly competitive salary.

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

• Group Pension Scheme.

• Challenging mentoring and CPD.

• Complimentary use of Repton's exceptional Sports Centre facilities.

• Possible accommodation (subject to a salary reduction).

Job Introduction

Repton School are looking to recruit a suitably qualified and enthusiastic Performance Swimming Coach. They will provide exceptional coaching and have the commitment, management and communication skills to deliver a high-quality service to our members.

The new Performance Coach will report to the Director of Swimming, Jamie Main, who joined Repton from the Aquatics GB Bath National Performance Centre, 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 Team.

Please submit your application online by 3rd June 2026.

Should you have any questions, or wish to complete an offline application form, please do not hesitate to contact a member of the HR team via hr@repton.org.uk.

Main Responsibilities

The Performance Coach is responsible for the delivery, session management and training performance of swimmers within the performance pathway as directed by the Director of Swimming. As such, they will take responsibility for the following key aspects:

• The day-to-day coaching of allocated groups of swimmers within the performance pathway.

• Collaborate with the coaching staff to facilitate training to cater for the specific needs of the performance swimmers.

• Using the appropriate channels, the communication to and education of our swimmers, parents and key staff as required, regarding swimmer development within this section of the club.

• Implementation of the technical vision and swimming framework laid out by the Director of Swimming.

For a detailed description of responsibilities, please refer to the Performance Coach Job Description attached.  

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have:

• 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).

• Experience of swim management / competition entry systems, e.g. Hy-tek, Team Unify, Sports Systems (desirable).

• Up to date knowledge of current coaching methodology and willingness to undertake regular CPD.

• Understanding of effective pastoral care.

• Ability to inspire, motivate, develop and mentor young swimmers across both swimming and school life, as well as the ability to build strong relationships with all key stakeholders of the school and club.

For a detailed person specification (including required qualifications), please refer to the Performance Coach Job Description attached.  

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.