Head of Swimming - Street
Millfield School, renowned for its excellence in sports and education, is seeking a dynamic Head of Swimming to join our team.
As the Head of Swimming, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategy of aquatic development, fostering a positive and engaging environment that drives success at national and international levels. You will manage the coaching staff, liaise with all departments across school life, and lead by example in the planning and delivery of aquatic activity at Millfield School.Working in collaboration with the Director of Sport to cultivate a supportive and thriving atmospheres for all students.
Additionally, you will develop an innovative curriculum for coach development and deliver educational programmes to assist parents in supporting their children's swimming journey. Your responsibilities will include liaising with National Governing Bodies (NGBs) and school support services, leveraging the latest scientific research to enhance long-term athlete development.
You will meticulously maintain records of all student-athlete Individual Development Plans and lead our teams in designated away competitions. Effective communication with academic and pastoral teams is crucial, as is building strong relationships with parents and home coaches.
We are looking for a candidate with a proven track record of developing young athletes to international success, whilst managing a holistically balanced environment, holding at least a UKCC Level 3 Award for Coaching Swimming or equivalent. Experience in creating sustainable swim programmes and working within an educational environment is essential.The ideal candidate will embody Millfield's values, demonstrate inspiring leadership qualities, and seamlessly integrate their ideas within our vibrant organisational culture.
This is a year-round, full-time position. In return you will receive a competitive salary, a generous holiday entitlement be taken outside of term time, plus an extensive range of staff benefits.
About us
Founded in 1935, Millfield’s vision is to be the world leader for the development of children. There are nearly 1,300 students at the senior school (year 9 to U6), with a 3:1 ratio of boarding to day. Although essentially a rural British school, 20 per cent of Millfield students are international and come from more than 70 countries.
Set in over 100 acres of grounds, Millfield’s size brings great opportunity, and the facilities are unmatched in the UK: an Olympic-sized swimming pool, golf courses, indoor centres for tennis, golf and cricket and an equestrian centre; concert hall, recording studio, theatre, art gallery, hi-tech Science block and outstanding teaching facilities; and high-quality boarding accommodation.
Our aim is to discover brilliance in every child and to immerse them in academic, creative and sporting opportunities to develop this brilliance. We offer an exceptionally wide range of courses and provide multiple pathways through the school to meet the needs of the individual child.
To apply, please click the apply button, where you'll be able to complete our online application form.
Closing date: Noon on 7th February 2025.
We anticipate interviews will be held week commencing 3rd March 2025.
Millfield School is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all. We are a community that celebrates diversity, supporting our pupils and employees to be brilliant as individuals.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Specific safeguarding responsibilities for this position are outlined in the job description.Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks including, but not limited to Enhanced DBS clearance. All positions within the school are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
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