British Para-Swimming began its search for world class coaches at the end of last year.

British national coaches Rob Aubry and Graeme Smith have been chosen, alongside Mark Rose, Louise Graham, Billy Pye and Glenn Smith, who have experience of major Games.

They will be joined by Dave Evitts, Steve Bayley, Danny Thompson and Gary Rogers, who coach some of the top names in the sport in their home programmes.

The Britons will have the task of bettering the team's swimming medal haul at London 2012, when 44 swimmers won 39 medals, including seven gold, putting the team seventh in the swimming medals table.

"It was our intention at British Para-Swimming to put together a bespoke coach education package for coaches who are engaged with the programme and are committed to their own development," said head coach Rob Greenwood.

"We opened this up to all current British coaches and were overwhelmed by the number, quality and calibre of coaches who applied.

"This year's cohort consists of a wide range of experiences, which I feel will challenge and learn a great deal from each other.

"The Coach to Rio programme is running alongside UK Sport's Para-coaching hub in Manchester with other sports such as Para-cycling, Para-rowing and triathlon.

"With three to four workshops a year and other development opportunities included this is a great way for British coaches to add to their skill set and for us at British Para-Swimming to have the best coaches on deck in Rio 2016."

The Rio 2016 Paralympic Games is due take place from September 7 to 18.

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