Head Coach

4 days ago

Manama, Manama, Bahrain RESO Full time

Who are we?

World Aquatics – formerly FINA (Féderation Internationale de Natation) – is the global governing body for the development of aquatic sports. Founded in 1908 and currently formed by 209 National Federations across five continents, World Aquatics is based in the Olympic-capital city of Lausanne. Our vision is to create 'A world united by water, for health, life and sport and our mission is to ensure that everyone has the ability to participate, compete and benefit from aquatic sports across our six disciplines: Swimming, Open Water Swimming, Diving, Water Polo, Artistic Swimming and High Diving.

Why Work for Us?

If you are looking to be part of a purpose-driven organisation within the sports industry and want to make a difference, then look no further. We are looking for talented, high-performing individuals who are willing to demonstrate their values and passion in a dynamic and challenging environment.

To join our Development team, we are searching for a: Head Coach in Bahrain

The World Aquatics Training Centre in Bahrain is launching a new initiative for swimming and diving scholarship holders. The Centre seeks a highly skilled and motivated Head Coach to oversee the Swimming and Diving Head Coaches. Reporting to World Aquatics, the Head Coach will lead daily training for scholarship swimmers, ensuring their progression in line with high-performance standards. The overall strategy and programme will be discussed with the World Aquatics Advisor.

This role presents an exciting opportunity for an experienced and dedicated coach to play a pivotal role in the success of the World Aquatics Development Centre in Bahrain. If you are passionate about high-performance swimming and athlete development, we encourage you to apply.

Main Responsibilities:

Programme Management & Coaching:

  • Collaborate with the Scholarship Programme Manager and Coaching Advisor to establish an Annual Performance Plan and participate in performance reviews.
  • Be the main contact with the Centre Director for training organisation.
  • Oversee daily sports operations of the World Aquatics Development Centre, Bahrain.
  • Support all activities of the World Aquatics Development Programme.
  • Manage and coordinate daily training of scholarship athletes in Bahrain.
  • Align training plans with the World Aquatics competition schedule.
  • Track and report competition results to the Scholarship Programme Manager and World Aquatics.
  • Lead anti-doping education for scholarship holders and coaches.
  • Manage and collaborate with Bahrain-based coaching staff to ensure a unified athlete development approach.
  • Ensure all identified athletes have an Annual Performance Plan per World Aquatics guidelines.
  • Participate in athlete evaluation reviews.
  • Integrate performance-enhancing methodologies with sports science providers.
  • Provide feedback on athlete well-being and training levels.
  • Mentor and develop selected coaches as identified by the World Aquatics Development Team.
  • Demonstrate expertise in coaching practices and skill development.
  • Travel internationally as required for competition or training support.
  • Implement all policies set by the World Aquatics Development Team.

World-Class Coaching Behaviours:

  • Contribute to the strategic and operational direction of the Bahrain Development Programme.
  • Commit to continuous professional development and innovation in coaching.
  • Encourage responsibility and consistency within the training and competition environment.
  • Apply new skills and knowledge to coaching practices.
  • Actively use feedback for self-improvement.
  • Propose innovative solutions to enhance programme effectiveness.
  • Prepare reports for World Aquatics as required.
  • Foster inclusivity and collaboration among diverse backgrounds.
  • Lead by example with integrity and accountability.
  • Cultivate a safe, empowering environment for athlete success.

Administrative Support:

  • Assist the Scholarship Programme Manager with athlete records and administrative tasks.
  • Help prepare reports and updates for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Support communication with athletes, coaches, and National Federations.
  • Manage scheduling for meetings and events related to the scholarship programme.

Financial & Budget Assistance:

  • Support budget tracking and financial reporting with the Programme Manager.
  • Help manage invoices and payments.
  • Monitor compliance with financial regulations and budget guidelines.

Miscellaneous Tasks:

  • Provide administrative and operational support to ensure smooth programme operations.
  • Act as backup for the Scholarship Programme Manager when needed.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Proven experience as a high-performance coach, preferably at an international level.
  • Strong understanding of athlete development principles, periodisation, and training methodologies.
  • Experience working with elite-level athletes in a structured development programme.
  • Knowledge of anti-doping regulations and commitment to clean sport education.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and inspire athletes and coaches.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
  • Willingness to travel internationally as required.
  • Commitment to World Aquatics policies and values.
  • English fluent mandatory, any other language strongly recommended

What we offer?

World Aquatics is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. If you are interested in this position and you meet the requirements in the profile, please submit your application with a CV and Covering letter.

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