Job Vacancy – Coach Developer

Swim Ireland is the National Governing Body (NGB) for Swimming, Water Polo, Diving and associated Aquatic Disciplines on the island of Ireland.  Swim Ireland’s Head Office is based at Irish Sport HQ, National Sports Campus, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 with circa 60 employees.  Swim Ireland’s remit as a Governing Body is to increase participation, run the competitive aspect of our sport and to provide a framework for regulation. For further information, please see our website at www.swimireland.ie.

We are currently recruiting for a Coach Developer to join our dynamic team.

Swim Ireland is the leading provider of swim education on the island of Ireland. We are the only delivery and awarding body whose qualifications are recognised by Sport Ireland Coaching and Sport NI (the two Sport Councils within Ireland).

The Education Department deliver swimming teaching qualifications, as well as coaching qualifications across several aquatic disciplines (Artistic Swimming, Diving, Water Polo and Open Water Swimming). Additionally, Swim Ireland Education provides Continuous Professional Development opportunities to coaches and teachers, and in 2024 launched the Register of Aquatic Professionals, recognising the professional nature of aquatic programme delivery at all levels. Short courses are provided through e-learning and virtual classroom opportunities, such as Officials and Team Managers, and Safeguarding courses.

Swim Ireland’s selection process aims to ensure that we get the right people recruited into the right role.  We want to ensure that you have the best opportunity to display your skills and experience.  Swim Ireland has identified Core Values that we consider to be integral to delivering exceptional service to our stakeholders.  These Core Values are

• Skills, Professionalism, Knowledge
• Wellbeing & Inclusivity
• Integrity and Excellence in Governance
• My Passion, Our Vision
• Teamwork & Collaboration

If selected for interview, you will be provided with a candidate support pack giving you information and guidance on the selection process.

Role and Reporting Structure

This role will report to the Education Manager and will be responsible for the delivery of a variety of courses, working with leisure facilities, swimming pools and Swim Ireland clubs around Ireland.  This is a customer facing role and suitable for someone who is outgoing and enjoys engaging with our partners, clubs, and customers.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Responsibilities for the Coach Developer include the following:

Course Delivery

• Liaise with leisure facilities and swimming pools to organise and deliver swimming teaching courses.
• Provide course details to Education Support Officers, ensuring courses are set up and advertised in a timely manner.
• Manage queries related to Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Equivalency of teaching and coaching qualifications. Review all applications and organise practical assessments.
• Deliver a range of courses (Teaching Swimming, CPD and Safeguarding), with a target of 25 hours’ delivery per week, across a mixture of daytime, evening, and weekends.
• Provide Aquatics Academy training for Swim Ireland partners.
• Support the set-up and delivery of conferences, tutor courses and CPD’s.

 

Course and CPD administration

• Complete course corrections, provide candidate feedback and submitting course completion forms to Education Support Officers within 21 days of course completion.
• Work with Head of Clubs and Education to periodically review and update course and CPD content.

 

Customer Support and Experience

• Respond to all phone and email queries within 24 hours.
• Escalate complaints to Education Manager within 48 hours.
• Continually seek to improve customer experience.
• Provide content for weekly and monthly Education newsletters and social media.
• Support the promotion of Careers in Aquatics through a high standard of course delivery and engagement with facilities and clubs.
• Promote Swim Ireland Aquatics Academy to the leisure industry.

 

Build and Improve Professional Relationships

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with leisure facilities and Swim Ireland clubs.
• Collaborate with other Swim Ireland departments on key Strategic projects.

 

Other

• Attend Swim Ireland conferences, competitions and events as required.
• Attend leisure industry events and networking opportunities.
• Support other departments in Swim Ireland in the delivery of their work such as Youth Development, Competitions, Events and Disciplines, and Performance.
• Support the roll out of Swim Ireland initiatives.
• Other duties as required.

 

Essential Requirements

• Be eligible and available to work in Ireland on a full-time basis.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Swim Ireland Tutor Assessor, delivering Level 2 Teaching Swimming.
• Available to travel overnight to support course delivery, with some weekend work also required.
• Full clean driving license and access to a car.
• Excellent working knowledge of IT and software packages including MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication and administration skills (email and phone).

 

Desirable Requirements

• Additional coaching and teaching qualifications (training can be provided)
• Sport Ireland Safeguarding Tutor (training can be provided)

 

Key Qualities

• Attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Creative and innovative.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work in a dynamic environment.
• Flexible and adaptable attitude.
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
• Team player and ability to work on their own initiative as well as in a small, dedicated team.

 

Applicants should note that this list is not exhaustive and is subject to change as appropriate.

 

Remuneration and Location

Salary starting at €36,000 per annum. Option to join company pension on completion of probationary period.

Position Tenure: 3 year fixed-term full-time contract

Position Location: Swim Ireland Head Office, Irish Sport HQ, Sport Ireland Campus, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, with the option to work hybrid. This role also requires frequent overnight travel throughout Ireland.

 

Appointment will be made subject to satisfactory:

Garda Vetting, Access NI, Safeguarding Level 1, and suitable reference checks.

Applications to include Cover Letter and CV should be made for the attention of the HR Manager – chloekinahan@swimireland.ie .

Closing date for applications is Thursday 15 May 2025 @ 12pm.

Interviews will take on Wednesday 28 May in Irish Sport HQ, Sport Ireland Campus, Dublin 15.

At Swim Ireland, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every element in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.  You may be just the right candidate to for this or other roles.  Swim Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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