Youth Advisory Panel Member

Our Purpose and Vision

As the recognised national governing body for swimming, artistic swimming, diving and water polo in England, Swim England helps people learn how to swim, enjoy the water safely, and compete in all our sports.

Our Vision : Great experiences in water.  For all.  For Life.

It is one of the nation’s most popular recreational activities enjoyed by millions of people in England.

Swim England, through aquatics, is uniquely placed to tackle inequalities and support health and wellbeing given the activities’ accessibility to people of all ages and abilities. On top of this, aquatics is made up of four amazing Olympic and Paralympic sports with our network of clubs and talent pathways supporting people to realise their full potential in the water.

In March of 2024, we published in full the findings of an independent listening research report commissioned as part of our pledge to create a better future for everyone involved in aquatic sports. We are committed to only recruiting individuals who are as passionate as we are about being on this journey.

To find out more about what we do to work towards achieving our vision, download the full candidate pack from the job description button.

To find out more about what it’s like to work with us and the Swim England family visit our website.

Introduction

The Youth Advisory Panel Member is a voluntary role and acts as a representative on behalf of young people in our sport maintaining links with the Regional Youth Panels and the wider community.

Specific responsibilities

• Provide reasoned input and relevant young people’s insight to the panel providing guidance on the impact of decisions on young people in your discipline / area.
• Represent the interest of young people participating or volunteering within aquatics
• Support the panel's work by being a strong advocate within the community
• Bring to the group any sport specific issues for their consideration
• Support communication between young people, the group and the wider community.
• Support the development and growth of Regional Panels

Main responsibilities

• Read and understand all relevant papers on agenda items
• Take time to consider a reasoned response ensuring young people are represented
• Reach out to the community to establish young people’s views
• Listen to the community and bring issues to the Group via the chair
• Assist Swim England with any relevant projects
• Provide feedback on current work engaging young people
• Be a representative for the sport and the organisation

Commitment

• The Youth Advisory Panel Member should aim to attend all full panel meetings to a maximum of 4 a year

Role Purpose

• Provide insight and advise Swim England on matters regarding young people across the disciplines
• Represent the interest of young people participating or volunteering within aquatics
• Act as ambassadors for young people, the sports and the organisation

• Aged 16-25 years
• Good communicator
• Enthusiastic about aquatics
• Interested in learning more about sports governance
• Experience or interest of barriers to participation could be beneficial
• Members must be an existing member of Swim England or willing to become one.