Site Lead

Swim England; Dubai; On-site; AED 142,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading swim academy in Dubai is looking for a Site Lead to manage operations and oversee the teaching and coaching teams. This full-time role requires a strong leader with relevant swimming teaching qualifications and experience in customer service and program administration. The ideal candidate will be pivotal in ensuring high-quality lessons and maintaining a positive environment for both clients and staff. Responsibilities include staff supervision, curriculum planning, and effective communication with parents. Competitive salary and opportunity to grow within an established organization.

Qualifications

• Teaching Swimming Certifications.
• Strong leadership and managerial experience.
• Experience in coaching swimming at various levels.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations at the swim academy.
• Deliver high-quality swim coaching in accordance with curriculum.
• Supervise and manage the swimming staff and administrative tasks.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Education

Degree or equivalent

SEQ Level 3 Swim Coordinator

SEQ Level 2 or ASA Level 2 Award in Teaching Aquatics

SEQ Level 1 or ASA Level 1 Award in Teaching Aquatics

Senior Swimming Coach Certificate or Level 3 Award

Job description

Organisation : Speedo Swim Squads

Contract Type : Permanent

Qualifications :

• Teaching Swimming : SEQ Level 3 Swim Coordinator
• Teaching Swimming : SEQ Level 2 or ASA Level 2 Award in Teaching Aquatics (QCF)
• Teaching Swimming : SEQ Level 1 or ASA Level 1 Award in Teaching Aquatics (QCF)
• Degree or equivalent
• Coaching Swimming : Senior Swimming Coach Certificate or Level 3 Award

Working Hours : Full time

Location : Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Salary : $38,500 USD

Closing Date : 1st November 2025, 23:59

Job Reference : Site Lead

Speedo Swim Squads in Dubai is seeking a Site Lead to join their team.

The Site Lead is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the swim academy at their designated venue. They ensure the smooth execution of all scheduled lessons, maintain high customer service standards, and manage on-site staff and facilities to create a safe and welcoming environment for clients. This role requires strong leadership, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to efficiently handle multiple operational tasks.

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Teaching and Coaching :

Lead by example by delivering high-quality swim teaching and coaching in accordance with the Swim Squads curriculum.

Cover all levels, including baby swim, learn-to-swim, early training, and competition training.

Provide additional non-swimming training and coaching as required (e.g., yoga, physical training).

1. Staff Supervision and Program Administration :

Supervise the venue’s team of swimming teachers and coaches, including planning and scheduling sessions and administering the venue's swimming program.

Build and maintain a robust team of swimming teachers and coaches to support class expansion.

Distribute schemes of work and timetables to the teaching staff before the start of each new term.

Conduct staff briefings before each teaching session to highlight key points, and ensure thorough debriefing and record-keeping after every class.

1. Customer Service and Communication :

Communicate effectively with parents to ensure exceptional customer service.

Handle and account for financial transactions with parents at the venue, ensuring all account details are accurately maintained in registers and the Club Management Software.

Work in partnership with the school PE department to support and deliver curriculum-based swimming lessons and school squads.

Maintain a positive working relationship with the venue’s facilities team.

1. Program Development and Administration :

Plan, deliver, and administer school holiday swim camps.

Support the organisation and administration of Speedo swimming meets as part of a team.

Ensure that the venue notice board is always up-to-date and visually appealing.

Send weekly reports to Management in a timely manner.

Perform any other duties as required by the Swim Director and Management.

How to apply

Provide a Cover Letter and your CV / Resume. In your Cover letter, explain why you are applying for the role, your relevant experience, and 3 unique things about you including any other important skill you may have.