Aquatics GB Performance Centre Lead Coach (Edinburgh)
Aquatics GB Performance Centre Lead Coach (Edinburgh)
UE08 - £48,350 - £59,421 (+ discretionary points may be considered)
Corporate Services Group, University Sport & Exercise
Full-time, 35hrs per week
Open Ended- Permanent Role
The Opportunity:
The University of Edinburgh has recently entered into an exciting new partnership with Aquatics GB, Scottish Swimming and Edinburgh Leisure to develop and deliver one of only three high performance centres for diving in the UK.
Hosted by the University, the Partnership is actively recruiting an Aquatics GB Performance Centre Lead Coach. You will be responsible for leading, developing and managing the high-performance diving centre programme at the Edinburgh Royal Commonwealth Pool as determined by Aquatics GB, that is capable of producing medal-winning performances at Olympic, World Championship and Commonwealth Games level.
We are seeking a world-class, high-performance coaching expert to enable high performing athletes and associated programme athletes to succeed on the world stage. We strive to create a high-performance learning environment where innovation can thrive and where the programme is recognised as ‘best in class’.
Working alongside the Aquatics GB leadership team and University of Edinburgh Head of Performance Sport, you will lead, manage and coordinate all strategic and operational matters relating to a new High-Performance Centre for Aquatics GB in partnership with Scottish Swimming, the University and Edinburgh Leisure. This includes the full performance management responsibility for up to 10 reports and a wider performance team of c.30; expanding to freelance contractors as required. Budget responsibility and collective decisions will involve resources comprised of direct awards and in-kind services of an annual budget of around £500K initially.
Your skills and attributes for success:
- You will be educated to an undergraduate degree in a related discipline or demonstrate equivalent experience,
- Must hold a Scottish Swimming UKCC Level 2 coaching diving or equivalent.
- Candidates must also evidence a proven track record of coaching diving at high performance level, leading to medals at international events and significant programme leadership experience among other areas as identified within the job description criteria.
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As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
- A competitive salary of £48,350- £59,421
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.
Championing equality, diversity and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab).
On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is Thursday 12th September 2024
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If invited for interview you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK.
Interviews will be held 19th September 2024
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