
We are recruiting
05 Jan 2026
Job description
Clitheroe Dolphins is a thriving competitive swimming club that helps swimmers progress from their first lanes through county, regional and national level. We nurture a driven yet friendly environment where hard work, respect and enjoyment go hand in hand.
We’re looking for an enthusiastic swim coach to join our coaching team. If you love the sport and enjoy inspiring others, this could be the perfect role for you.
Where we train
• Training sessions are held at Edisford pool and Stonyhurst College in Clitheroe.
What you’ll do
• Plan and deliver engaging, structured sessions for a range of ages and abilities.
• Support swimmers to achieve their goals, from building confidence and good technique to excelling at competitions.
• Promote the club’s ethos of teamwork, respect and enjoyment, while maintaining a safe, positive environment.
What we’re looking for
• A recognised swimming coaching qualification (Swim England Swimming Coach certificate – Level 2 preferred, but level 1 or equivalent will be considered).
• Strong communication skills and a positive, encouraging attitude.
• A commitment to safeguarding and the wellbeing of all swimmers.
• The right to work in the UK.
Why join us
• Be part of a welcoming club with a strong community spirit.
• Play a key role in developing swimmers to county, regional and national standards.
• Opportunities for personal development and further coaching qualifications.
Qualifications required
Swim England Swimming Coach certificate – Level 2 preferred, but level 1 or equivalent will be considered
How to apply
Please email your CV and a short covering note to [email protected], telling us briefly why you’d be a great fit for Clitheroe Dolphins. We look forward to hearing from you.
We hope you all have a great day
Congratulations to our 19 swimmers who qualified for this years summer regionals, we proud to share the 15 swimmers who are racing over the 3 weekends.
Clitheroe Dolphins swimming club produced a sterling performance as they clinched 18 medals at the 2026 Lancashire County Championships
Enjoy your day
If your role in the club requires a DBS check, why not make life easier by joining the DBS Update Service. It keeps your certificate up to date and helps reduce admin workload for your club officers.
If you are a qualified Swim England coach and are looking for an exciting new challenge Clitheroe Dolphins are recruiting.
Merry Christmas to all our athletes, coaches and poolside helpers - it's been a great year for Dolphins and we are looking forward to 2026.
We would also like to wish our wider swimming community a Merry Christmas and New Year - We look forward to seeing you soon
Clitheroe Dolphins
We have another fully qualified J1 official!
Congratulations and thank you Anne who has officially been signed off in Leeds last weekend! It’s fantastic for our club to have another official to represent us at events.
Swim England have launched a new marketing campaign – Fuel up and Feel Great
We would like to say a huge thank you to Booths, Clitheroe for their generous donation to our club from their October book sales of £323.45!
It is greatly received and will help our little club to keep growing in strength