Head Performance Swimming Coach

Type of contract: Substantive

The University of Aberdeen is seeking an outstanding and ambitious Head Performance Swimming Coach to lead its nationally recognised Performance Swimming programme and help shape the next generation of high-performance athletes. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced and accomplished coach to provide strategic leadership and direction within an established performance environment based at world-class aquatics facilities. Working with talented athletes, coaches and key performance partners, you will drive a culture of excellence, supporting the continued growth and reputation of one of Scotland's national performance swimming centres.

Working in partnership with Scottish Swimming, Aberdeen Sports Village and a range of local and national stakeholders, you will provide strategic, technical and operational leadership to a programme dedicated to developing athletes capable of competing at British, international, Olympic and Paralympic level.

You will be an experienced coach with a proven track record of developing athletes to high levels of national and international standards within a recognised performance environment. You will bring outstanding leadership skills, extensive expertise in athlete development and contemporary coaching practice, and experience of developing coaches and staff. A highly effective communicator and relationship builder, you will thrive in a demanding performance environment while maintaining an unwavering focus on athlete development and performance excellence.

Salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 7 scale, £48,337 - £57,666 per annum, and negotiable with placement according to qualifications and experience.

Informal enquiries should be made to Christine Roberts, e-mail: Christine.roberts@abdn.ac.uk telephone: 01224 438949.

In accordance with the UKVI immigration rules, it is with regret that this role DOES NOT MEET THE SALARY REQUIREMENTS for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.  For this role, the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment and obtain the right to work in the UK.  Information on other visa options is available at www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

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The Directorate of People & Student Services embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring.  Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.

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