Swimming Teacher And Development Coach @ Hamilton Aquatics Abu Dhabi

Hamilton Aquatics; Abu Dhabi; Presencial; AED 67 000 - 112 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Annual flight allowance

Private medical insurance

CPD opportunities

End-of-service benefit

Lifestyle discounts

Resumo da oferta

Hamilton Aquatics in Abu Dhabi, UAE is seeking a passionate Swimming Teacher and Development Coach to join a split role across teaching and coaching. You will deliver Learn to Swim lessons at upper levels and coach development squads, guiding swimmers from lessons into competitive pathways and coordinating across sites.

You will work with the coaching team, report to the Area Manager, participate in CPD, and support growth through clinics, recruitment, and school partnerships while ensuring pool

Qualificações

• Experience teaching Learn to Swim and coaching junior squads.

Responsabilidades

• Teach Learn to Swim lessons using established scheme and assess progress.
• Coach entry-level development squads with technique-focused sessions.
• Support swimmer progression from lessons to squads and competitions.
• Grow the programme through outreach with schools and communities.
• Handle enquiries, bookings and payments, and communicate updates to families.

Conhecimentos

Lesson planning

Progress tracking

Communication

CRM/booking software

Team player

Flexible schedule

Formação académica

Swim England Level 1 Teaching Aquatics

Swim England Level 2 Coaching

First Aid certificate

Safeguarding training

Ferramentas

CRM system

Booking system

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Description

Hamilton Aquatics is looking for a passionate Swimming Teacher & 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

This is a split role across teaching and coaching. You'll teach the upper levels of our Learn to Swim programme and coach our entry-level development squads. You'll guide swimmers through the move from lessons into competitive squad swimming and help build a clear, visible pathway for swimmers and their families. You'll work across multiple sites, reporting to the Area Manager and working closely with the coaching team.

What you'll do

Teaching

• 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 Level 1 and 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.