Following the success of the British Para-swimmers at previous Paralympic Games, British Para-Swimming are looking to recruit classifiers to be part of our journey in the lead up to Tokyo and beyond.
We need classifiers to assess swimmers with a Physical, Visual or Intellectual impairment, enabling them to compete and progress through the Paralympic Pathway for swimming, could that be you.
- Jill (Doctor)"It is a great way to combine my skills (day job) with an interest in a sport that I have been involved with for many years. A lovely way of meeting different people from across the world and seeing swimmers with a variety of disabilities achieve success."
Are you?
- A qualified doctor or Physiotherapist in practice for at least 2 years:
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- A Level 2/3 UKCC coach:
You could become a Technical classifier for physical impaired swimmers
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- A qualified Ophthalmologist or Optometrist:
You could become a classifier for visual impaired swimmers
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- A qualified HCPC Registered Psychologist:
You could become a classifier for intellectual impaired swimmers click
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All roles are voluntary and the appropriate training will be provided.
- Jenny (Coach)"I enjoy the challenge of stroke analysis with the additional consideration of the impact of impairments, it stretches my knowledge and widens my experience. I also enjoy the teamwork amongst all those involved in the furthering of such and inclusive sport."
Interested?
Please email your current Curriculum Vitae to: classification@swimming.org or send to: Classification Coordinator, British Para-Swimming, 2nd Floor St James Building, Oxford St. Manchester M1 6FQ
Alternatively if you require further information please email: classification@swimming.org or telephone: 0161 244 5332