Open Water Swimming Coach

Required for the Summer Term 2024

Open Water Swimming Coach

Roedean is an extraordinary school, sitting within the South Downs National Park and overlooking the English Channel.  It is not just the location, but our reputation for excellence in pastoral care, our strong academic focus, and our genuine belief in the importance of creativity and an all-round education, that makes Roedean unique.

We are seeking an Open Water Swimming specialist to plan and run sea-swimming sessions three times a week with a view to training students in preparation for a Cross-Channel-Relay swim.  The sessions will be based in the sea off Brighton Beach and will focus on cold water acclimatisation building to longer distance sea-swimming in sessions of up to 120 minutes, as well as a swim camp in May half term. 

The successful candidate must hold a minimum UKCC Level 2/ASA Coaches Certificate or equivalent and have proven experience as a practising coach as well as outstanding knowledge of the sea, tides and weather.  The Open Water qualification is desirable.

Hours:  6am – 7am, Tuesday and Thursday and 8am – 12 noon Saturday, summer term only.  The ability to be flexible with timings is essential.

We welcome your interest in being part of our journey at a time of continued development.

Roedean is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

Please download an application pack from our website (www.roedean.co.uk/Vacancies) or contact Louisa Butler via vacancies@roedean.co.uk.  Please note we do not accept CVs.

Closing date:  9am 12 April 2024.   

Due to the need to appoint quickly we reserve the right to interview an appoint at any time.