GLL is looking for a Head Coach for the Barnet Training Scheme, to work in Barnet. If you have the skills and ambition to join us as a Head Swimming Coach, there has never been a more exciting time to join us.
We are looking for an ambitious Head Coach with a proven track record to take over the leadership of the Barnet Training Scheme. As our new Head Coach, you will have the unique opportunity to work alongside the existing lead for the first year to ensure a smooth transition before taking full oversight of the program. This is an exciting role for a Head Coach dedicated to developing all swimmers to reach their full potential within a high-performing squad environment.
GLL works in partnership with Barnet Copthall Swimming Club, with GLL providing the training facilities, water time and coaches. The Club provides the competitive outlet for the scheme. The scheme provides for all levels of competitive swimming with 2 performance groups, 4 development groups, 5 competitive/development/fitness groups and a High-level Masters Group all based at Barnet Copthall leisure Centre. We also have 4 competitive/development/fitness groups based between Finchley Lido and New Barnet Leisure Centres.
The Club had 12 swimmers at GB Aquatics Next Generation Championships in 2025 and had 18 swimmers at the Swim England Summer Championships.
What you’ll do
- Develop and oversee seasonal training plans and squad structures with clear progression criteria.
- Lead, plan, and deliver high-quality coaching sessions for Performance groups.
- Oversee and develop all coaches in the program to ensure a consistent coaching approach.
- Manage the competition calendar and support athletes at galas, meets, and championships.
- Communicate effectively with swimmers, parents, and the Committee, providing required reports.
As a leader within the leisure industry we also offer scope to progress your career, and job variety like nowhere else.
What you need
- Minimum ASA/UKCC Level 2 Coaching Award or Swim England Swimming Coach Certificate.
- Proven experience coaching swimmers to regional and national standards.
- Experience as a Head Coach working with club committees and pool operators.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Good knowledge of long-term athlete development principles.
The basics
- This is a Full time, permanent position. Hours of work will be negotiated with you in line with the needs of the service; flexible working may be possible, working from home is not possible in this role.
- We are an accredited Living Wage employer with industry leading rates of pay.
- We can offer a career, not just a job with extensive Learning & development support available.
- A uniform will be supplied and must be worn.
- GLL is Values Driven, not Profit Driven. We work hard to benefit the communities we operate in.
- As a staff owned organisation you will be given the opportunity to join the Society and have a stake in your business.
Employment benefits
- Access to a pension scheme.
- Health Assurance and access to Counselling services.
- Access to the tax efficient Ride to Work bicycle purchase scheme.
- Free annual eye tests.
- Discounted nationwide leisure centre membership for you and your partner. This includes GLL Extras.
GLL Society benefits
- The right to stand for the Society board and to vote for board members to represent you.
- Access to team building and fun events such as Treks, Concerts outings etc.
- Access to a range of benefits exclusive to our people – ask your line manager for details or check out the Intranet.
We are an inclusive employer. We seek and welcome diversity in our teams.
All pay rates are subject to skills, experience, qualifications and location.
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