Swimming Coach

Our Workplace

Västervik Swimming Association was founded in 1924 and today conducts water familiarity training, swimming instruction,

training, competition participation, instructor training, and leadership development. We have about 800 members.

Our swimming school activity, Simlinjen, offers instruction in about 60 different groups with approximately 450 active children and youth. In addition, we have about 30 youth in competitive activities who participate in multiple training sessions per week. For several years, we have also had groups for adults through crawl school at various levels and a group for master swimmers.

The association has been in the current swimming hall facility since 1975 and has gained an additional 25-meter pool as well as a renovation of the other pools.

The association uses the web-based operational system KanslietOnline.

The foundation of our association is joy, sound values, and a belief that every person has a place and a task.

We are looking for

We are looking for someone with training in swimming coaching, for example, levels 1 and 2 under the Swedish Swimming Federation, or other training/experience in youth sports that we assess as equivalent. You have experience in swimming and pedagogical instruction. Experience with administration in association activities is meritorious.

You enjoy working in a team and are passionate about working with children and youth.

As a person, you are engaged, positive, and responsible. You are structured in your work with the ability to prioritize and work towards set goals.

You communicate well in speech and writing in Swedish.

You enjoy collaborating with others and are a good communicator, proactive, and flexible.

In your role, you will together with other coaches plan, implement, and develop training and competitions for our competitive groups, but you will also be involved in the swimming school activity. Some administrative tasks related to competitive activities occur. You should also participate in the association's overall development work by actively contributing with your experiences and ideas.

About the Position

Permanent employment, probationary period applies.

The scope of the position and working hours can be discussed based on the applicant's profile, approximately 50%-100%. The position includes day, evening, and weekend work.

A driver's license (B) is required.

Start date by agreement.

Fixed monthly salary.

Application

Welcome to submit your application by April 30.

We want you to attach a CV and cover letter to your application. Indicate "application" in the subject line.

Selection and interviews occur continuously during the process.