Swimming Teacher and Development Coach (Combined Role)

Hamilton Aquatics Swimming and Training; Abu Dhabi; Hybrid; AED 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual flight allowance

Private medical insurance

Continuing professional development

End-of-service benefit

Lifestyle discounts

Job summary

Hamilton Aquatics in Abu Dhabi, UAE, invites passionate Swimming Teachers and Development Coaches to join a hybrid role that blends teaching Learn to Swim with coaching for development squads. You will guide swimmers from lessons into competitive pathways, track progress, and help grow the programme across multiple sites.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, pool safety, and relationship-building with families, schools, and colleagues, with opportunities for CPD and events.

Qualifications

• Relevant coaching and teaching certifications required.
• Experience with Learn to Swim schemes and progression.
• Ability to operate CRM/booking systems and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver Learn to Swim lessons using scheme of work.
• Track swimmer progress, awards and level movements.
• Assess new swimmers and arrange catch-up lessons.
• Coach development squads with technique-focused sessions.
• Set targets, monitor progress and provide development feedback.
• Support progression from lessons to squads and competitions.
• Assist with recruitment, clinics, taster sessions, and school partnerships.
• Handle enquiries, bookings and payments; communicate updates to families.
• Contribute to marketing content and site safety checks.

Skills

Lesson planning

CRM/Booking system

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Team player

Strokes knowledge

Education

Swim England Level 2 Coaching

Lifesaving certification (RLSS/NRASTC)

First Aid certificate

Safeguarding training

Job description

Hamilton Aquatics is looking for a passionate Swimming Teacher and Development Coach to join our growing team in Abu Dhabi, UAE. If you love helping young swimmers progress from lessons into competitive squad swimming, this hybrid teaching and coaching role is your chance to shape the next generation of swimmers.

The role

What you’ll do

• Plan and deliver safe, engaging, high-energy Learn to Swim lessons using our scheme of work and assessment criteria
• Track and record swimmer progress, awards and level movements
• Assess prospective new swimmers and organise catch-up lessons when needed
• Coaching Plan and deliver technique-focused sessions for our development squads
• Set swimmer targets, review progress and communicate areas for development
• Identify talented swimmers and support their progression from lessons into squads and onward
• Encourage and support swimmers to enter competitions, and attend competitions locally and overseas
• Growth and communication Help grow the programme through recruitment, clinics, taster sessions and work with partner schools
• Build strong relationships with swimmers, parents, school PE departments and colleagues
• Handle enquiries, bookings and payments, and communicate key updates to families
• Support marketing activity, including providing social media content
• Site and team Take on site responsibilities when opening or closing, including pool safety checks
• Act as site lead when needed and provide cover across sites
• Support the induction and development of newer teachers
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and pool operating procedures at all times
• Attend meetings, training and CPD, and help run company competitions and events

Qualifications

• Swim England 2 Teaching Aquatics, or equivalent Swimming coaching qualification (e.g. Swim England Level 2 Coaching or equivalent)
• RLSS or NRASTC lifesaving qualification
• First Aid certificate
• Safeguarding training, or willingness to complete it

Experience

• At least 2 years' teaching experience across a range of abilities
• Experience coaching young competitive swimmers in a club or squad environment
• Experience preparing swimmers for competitions
• Experience with administration in a related role

Knowledge and skills

• Strong technical knowledge of all four strokes, starts and turns
• Ability to plan progressive lessons and sessions for different ages and abilities
• Strong IT skills, including using a CRM or booking system
• Customer service and relationship management skills
• Problem solving and conflict resolution
• Excellent communication and time management
• Ability to handle information confidentially

Attributes

• Passionate, positive and energetic on poolside
• Professional, reliable and well presented
• Proactive, with the drive to help grow a programme
• A team player who supports colleagues
• Flexible with working hours, including early mornings, evenings and weekends
• Able to travel between sites in Abu Dhabi (a UAE driving licence is desirable)

What we offer

• Annual flight allowance
• Private medical insurance
• Continuing professional development opportunities
• End-of-service benefit
• Access to lifestyle discounts

You’ll join a team that lives by our core values of Pride, Respect, Excellence, Positivity and Unity, and play a key role in shaping the next generation of swimmers.