
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.
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
Ribblesdale Pool in Clitheroe has become the latest organisation in the UK to achieve Swim England's Water Wellbeing standard.
The Water Wellbeing mark is aimed at transforming community swimming pools into places for health, wellbeing and rehabilitation. It recognises the organisation’s efforts in making the pools more accessible and inclusive for people with long-term health conditions.
Councillor Stuart Hirst, chairman of the council’s community services committee, said:
“It’s wonderful to see Ribblesdale Pool achieve this national award. It’s a testimony to the hard work of staff and the enthusiastic support of the pool’s users.
“Swimming and water-based activities are well-known for their health benefits for people of all ages.”
Swim England North West are pleased to announce that the consideration times for the Swim England North West Summer Championships 2026.
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On the back of Andy’s record breaking feat at British Nationals a few weeks ago it was another great day for Dolphins masters yesterday.
Ruth Parker made the trip to Sheffield to compete at the South Yorks masters open meet, coming home with Silver in the 100IM & 50 Breast, and bronze in the 50 Fly, posting three new PBs in the process.
Not only that but subject to the qualifying times being released we believe the time of 40.6 Ruth posted in the 50 Breast should be enough to qualify for the 2026 National Champs.
Well Done Ruth
The Masters have been back in action today as Ruth will be joined by Caitlin Wilson, Martha Smith and Sam Griffiths who have all been selected to represent Lancashire at the inter counties championships at Manchester.
Looking forward to todays stories
If you would like to hear more about our masters setup or come and join the fun book your trial online now
Swim England is proud to be teaming up with leading swimming club administration platforms – including Swim Club Manager and Swim Manager – to deliver a faster, more efficient way for clubs, coaches, and event organisers to access official swimming times.