Head of Aquatics

Are you an ambitious coach ready to build a legacy? Cranleigh is seeking an exceptional Head of Aquatics to lead and elevate our swimming programme across both Cranleigh Senior and Cranleigh Prep. This is a pivotal leadership role for a visionary coach who can bridge the gap between early water confidence and elite national competition. The Vision From the first splash in our Pre-Prep to high-performance racing at the Senior level, you will take full ownership of the swimming pathway. You will cultivate a culture of excellence, ensuring every pupil develops a love for the water while providing the technical rigour necessary for our competitive squads to thrive. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership: Design and implement a seamless long-term athlete development pathway (ages 3–18). Elite Performance: Identify and nurture talent, working with Scholars and Strength & Conditioning staff to drive regional and national success. Coaching Excellence: Deliver technically focused coaching and mentor assistant coaches to maintain high standards. Operational Management: Act as Chief Lifeguard, overseeing pool safety, compliance, and aquatic budgets. Recruitment: Collaborate with Admissions and Directors of Sport to attract talented swimmers through masterclasses and outreach. Person Specification Proven Track Record: Experience developing swimmers from beginners to performance levels. Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of early years development and competitive race strategies. Inspiring Leader: Ability to drive participation across all abilities while maintaining a high-performance mindset. Qualifications: Relevant coaching and lifeguarding certifications (or willingness to obtain). We offer a supportive community environment with a wide range of excellent benefits. If you are ready to shape the future of Cranleigh Aquatics, we want to hear from you. How to Apply: To apply and for more information, please visit our website: https://www.cranleigh.org/about