Head of Swimming and Sports

Role purpose

• Build a safe, joyful and developmentally appropriate swimming and physical- education programme that helps young children gain water confidence, movement skills, discipline and a lifelong love of activity.

Key responsibilities

• Design and deliver age-appropriate swimming, physical education and movement programmes for children aged 2 - 5.
• Develop pool operating procedures, lesson ratios, supervision rules, emergency protocols and equipment checks.
• Assess children's water confidence and physical development and maintain accurate progress records.
• Train teachers and assistants in safe transitions, changing routines and poolside supervision.
• Lead sports days, movement activities and family participation events.
• Maintain first-aid, rescue and incident-response readiness at all times.
• Support inclusive participation for children with differing physical confidence and developmental needs.
• Coordinate timetables and facility use without disrupting core learning.

Qualifications and experience

• Diploma or degree in Physical Education, Sports Science, Recreation or a related field.
• Recognised swimming-instructor and lifesaving certification; current First Aid and CPR certification are mandatory.
• 5 - 10 years of relevant coaching or physical-education experience, with substantial experience teaching young children.
• Strong knowledge of pool safety, child safeguarding and age-appropriate motor development.
• Energetic, observant and disciplined.
• Experience building a programme or leading other coaches is preferred.