Job Opportunities

Position: Head Coach

Hours: Part-time – evenings and some weekends

Location: Aberdare & Glynneath

Closing Date: Friday 22^nd May 2026

Are you passionate about developing young swimmers and building strong foundations for long-term success? Our growing development swimming club is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Head Coach to lead our program and inspire the next generation of athletes.

Who are we?

Nexus Valley is a Development Swimming Club based in Aberdare and Glynneath. We are a friendly, ambitious Club dedicated to the development of all participants. Our swimmers have competed in a variety of competitions, from first time open meets and galas to Regional and National level meets.

About the Role

As Head Coach, you will oversee the design and delivery of a progressive training programme tailored to swimmers at various developmental stages. You’ll play a key role in nurturing talent, promoting a positive team culture, and ensuring every swimmer reaches their potential—both in and out of the pool. This is a perfect opportunity for an up and coming coach to help shape the future of a successful club.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver structured, engaging training sessions for developmental squads

• Lead and support assistant coaches, ensuring consistency and quality across sessions

• Monitor swimmer progress and provide regular feedback to athletes and parents

• Foster a safe, inclusive, and motivating environment

• Coordinate competition preparation and attendance at meets

• Contribute to long-term athlete development planning

What We’re Looking For

• Proven coaching experience, ideally within a competitive swimming club environment

• Coach qualification (minimum L2)

• Strong communication and leadership skills

• A passion for athlete development and team culture

• Organised, reliable, and proactive approach

What We Offer

• Opportunity to shape and grow a developing club programme

• Supportive committee and coaching team

• Ongoing professional development opportunities

• Renumeration in the form of expenses

If you’re ready to make a real impact and help young swimmers thrive, we’d love to hear from you.

How to apply:

Please submit a full CV, including references, with a covering statement about your interest in the position and what you could bring to the role and send via email to nexusswimming@yahoo.co.uk

For an informal discussion please contact

Lisa O’Connell -07908750889

Chris Weller – 07883 866004

Part Time weekends (6.25 hours per week over a 4-week rolling rota)
Salary (£12.71 per hour)

Wales National Pool Swansea is looking for a friendly customer focussed Receptionist to add to our dynamic team.

Within this role you will assist in the efficient, effective and economic delivery of reception membership and booking services within the facility in order to fulfil the requirements of the Wales National Pool.

Excellent Customer Care skills and sales experience are a must and the ideal candidate should have proven administrative skills, be computer literate with good keyboard skills, and have experience of working with members of the public in a customer-orientated environment.

Receptionists are required to work on a shift rota, which will include regular early morning, evening, weekend and Bank Holidays to cover the needs of the service.

Please contact the recruitment team for an informal discussion, and application form on 01792 513596.

The position requires both a standard and enhanced DBS disclosure.

Benefits include a generous pension scheme and leave allowance.

Closing date: 21:00 Sunday 24th May 2026.

Applicants must be able to commit to the rota attached

Application packs are available from the Wales National Pool Swansea, Sketty Lane, Swansea SA2 8QG

Tel: 01792 513513

Email: wnp@swansea.ac.uk or can be downloaded Jobs – Swansea Bay Sports Park

CV’s are not accepted, completed applications should be returned marked ‘Private and Confidential’ to wnp-recruitment@swansea.ac.uk