Job Details

This role acts as a PE swim instructor, swim team coach, and program assistant working within the Aquatics program, including PE, ECA and Swim Team, to implement all instructional aspects.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Head of Aquatics to implement all curricular PE Swim Programs, Swim Team and Staff/Student Development opportunities in all aspects of swimming, first aid and lifesaving.
• Ensure all swim team practices are conducted in a safe and friendly environment, and assume a coaching role as defined by the Head of Aquatics.
• Administer and assist in conducting swimming meets with the Aquatics department, including set-up, communication meet manager and necessary planning.
• Be available for in-service training for faculty, swimming instructors/aides, and lifeguards when necessary.
• Work in Holiday Swim Camps and Summer Camps.
• Work closely with the Head of Aquatics and Swim Coach in other areas where necessary.

Duties for School Holidays and Summer Breaks:

• Assist to organise, plan and teach Learn-to-swim and squad programs.
• Maintain inventory and ensure good housekeeping, including safekeeping of equipment and general upkeep and tidiness) of the pool area are in place.
• Supervise pool usage and other users and coaches.
• Act as the Summer camp swim coach and coordinator.
• Other administrative duties where necessary.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in an aquatics teaching environment.
• Must have:
  • Valid Aquatics Programming Certification
  • Valid Water Safety Instructor Certification from home country or place of record
  • Valid Standard First Aid Certification or equivalent
  • Valid Lifeguard Certification
  • Competitive swim team coaching and/or experience
• Strong team player with excellent interpersonal, management and leadership skills.