Mark Procter
Chair
One club
About the club
Meet the people who run, coach and safeguard Paignton Swimming Club.
Swimming in Paignton since 1901
A proud club with deep local roots
Paignton Swimming Club began when training took place in the sea and the ladies’ and gentlemen’s sections operated separately. They came together in the 1920s, and the club made Torbay Leisure Centre at Clennon Valley its home when the pool opened in 1976.
Explore the club’s history- 1901Paignton Swimming Club is founded.
- 1920sThe ladies’ and gentlemen’s clubs unite.
- 1976The club becomes resident at Clennon Valley.
- TodaySwimming and water polo continue together as one club.
Your club team
Club leadership
Officers and volunteers helping the club run smoothly for swimmers and families.
Derek Wyatt
Vice Chair
Charlotte Lovelock
Secretary
Richard Thorpe
Treasurer
Sarah Harris
Social Media Lead
We’re recruiting
Head Swimming Coach / Lead Coach
Help lead the next stage of one of Devon’s established competitive swimming clubs. This is a permanent, part-time opportunity with genuine scope to shape our coaching programme, squad pathway and competition planning.
- Swim England Level 2 minimum
- Competitive rate based on experience
- Open until filled
For an informal conversation, speak to Mark Procter, Club Chair, or Derek Wyatt, Vice Chair.
Poolside
Coaching team
Meet the coaches supporting our swimmers and water-polo players each week.
Swimming squad leads
Gareth Cowell
Lead Coach
Mark Procter
Lead Coach
Bob Brittan
Lead Coach
Coaching support
Assistant coaches
- Derek Wyatt
- Charlotte Lovelock
- Sarah Harris
- David Watson
- Dave Jolly
Doug Litt & Kit Greenslade
Head Water Polo Coaches
Dave Jolly
Coaching support
Welfare and safeguarding
Lucy Carpenter
Club Welfare Officer
Lucy is the club’s first point of contact for safeguarding and welfare concerns. Swim England’s current guidance and independent reporting route are also available below.