Head of Development - Hamilton Aquatics

Job purpose:

The Head of Development Pathway is responsible for leading and managing the academy's transition stage between Learn to Swim (LTS) and competitive squads, ensuring a consistent, high standard of swimmers progressing into the competition and performance pathways.

The role will oversee athlete progression, coach alignment, and programme quality across all satellite locations, while ensuring a clear and structured journey for swimmers, parents, and partner schools. This position is critical to strengthening the academy's long-term athlete development system and sustaining performance success.

Key Objectives:

• Plan and deliver coaching sessions in line with the Hamilton Aquatics philosophy
• Attendance at relevant competitions
• Lead the team of Development coaches to deliver a high-performing, aligned Development Pathway across all sites
• Support with the creation and delivery of a CPD programme that ensures consistent coaching standards and delivery across all sites
• Strengthen the link between Learn to Swim, Development, Competition and Performance Pathways
• Integrate a parent education programme to build a strong parent community and enhance the swimmer-coach-parent dynamic
• Line manage a team of Development Coaches

• Private medical insurance and end-of-service benefits.
• Annual flight allowance.
• Professional development opportunities, including continuing professional development (CPD) and collaboration with experienced coaches.
• A supportive coaching environment with a history of success at regional and international levels.
• Access to lifestyle discounts.

Set of Required Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours:

Desired Qualifications:

• Swim England Level 2 Coach or equivalent

Desired Experience:

• 5+years experience as a coach
• Multi-site experience
• Line management or leadership experience
• Proven experience in competitive swimming coaching and pathway development

Job-Specific Knowledge & Skills:

• Excellent customer service and relationship management skills
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Problem solving & conflict resolution, ability to influence coaches, parents and external partners
• Good IT skills, use of a bespoke booking and management platform is required