PERSON SPECIFICATION

Post:

Assistant High Performance Coach

Job Family/
Grade/Level:

Social Renewal. Learning and People Development. SRLPD5 Grade 6

GLASGOW LIFE IS A COMPETENCY FRAMEWORK EMPLOYER

Summary of Role

Deliver S5-S6 Swim programme within the School of Sport under the technical direction
of Head Coach City of Glasgow Swim Team.

Contribute to the implementation of a comprehensive coaching programme (reflecting

individual swimmer needs) concentrating on core and specialist skills development, sport
science and swimmer education.

Contribute to the planning, delivery and evaluation of the individual and group coaching
sessions at Glasgow School of Sport.

Assist with the delivery of key City of Glasgow Swim Team training sessions working
alongside the City of Glasgow Swim Team Head Coach.

Communicate effectively with swimmers and partners including School of Sport and
Bellahouston Academy personnel, City of Glasgow Swim Team club coaches, District
committees and Scottish Swimming.

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CRITERIA

ESSENTIAL

DESIRABLE

Education,
Qualifications
& Training

UKCC Level 3 Swimming Teaching/Coaching

qualification or ability to achieve within 6
months of taking up post.

HND or Degree level

qualification in sport
related discipline.

UKCC Level 2 Qualification

Current Driving Licence

Significant coaching experience at Graded,

District and Age Group National Level.

MIDAS trained

EVIDENCE
Application Form
Certificates

First Aid Qualification

Experience of coaching and developing

young swimmers.
Skills,
Knowledge &
Competencies

Ability to work under the supervision of a

Senior Coach.
Ability to coach swimmers to improve
individual technical skills and work to
individual training programmes.

Experienced in use of
video and analysis
software.
Good presentation and
class management skills.

Understanding of programme planning and

ability to meet goals and deadlines.

Innovative, flexible and a

sense of humour.

Organised with good planning and

administrative skills.

Knowledge ofcurrent
Scottish Swimming LTPD
Plan, Performance Plan,
Glasgow Swimmer
Pathway.

Able to motivate swimmers.

Application Form
References
Interview

Other

Patient and understanding to the needs of

children.
Proven good attendance and time keeping.
Able to work all hours, in particular evening
and weekends.
Ability to work in a teach coaching
environment.
Membership of the PVG Scheme will be
essentially taken up.

Attended child protection

training.

Interview