Head Swim Coach & Aquatics Teacher

Raffles K12 Sdn Bhd; Malaysia; Sur place; MYR 33 000 - 67 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Raffles American School in Malaysia seeks a dynamic Swim Coach and Aquatics Teacher to lead the Raffles Swim Academy. You will teach PE swimming classes, build foundational skills, and promote water safety while directing our competitive swim team toward excellence.

The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in stroke mechanics, strong program design, and a passionate coaching style. Experience with student-athlete development and community engagement is valued.

Qualifications

• 3 years full-time teaching experience
• At least a BA in the field or education
• Valid teaching license or certification

Responsabilités

• Instruct PE swim classes, building foundational skills and water safety
• Direct our competitive swim team and support athletes’ development

Connaissances

Stroke mechanics

Training program design

Coaching

Formation

BA in education

Teaching license/certification

Description du poste

Swim Coach & Aquatics Teacher
We are seeking a dynamic Swim Coach and Aquatics Teacher to build and lead the Raffles Swim Academy, a comprehensive swimming program. In this dual role, you will instruct PE swim classes, building strong foundational skills and water safety, while directing our competitive swim team.
Our swim program caters to a diverse group of athletes, ranging from swimmers seeking personal improvement and local competition to elite, highly driven athletes pursuing NCAA Division I scholarships. The ideal candidate possesses deep technical expertise in stroke mechanics, strong training program design, and a passionate, supportive coaching style. Success in this position will require culture building, communication within the school and wider community, wise program architecture, and knowledge of the NCAA recruitment process.
Raffles American School is a younger and growing school community. This position will be great for someone who wants to build on our evolving traditions and ignite support for new ones. Our students are highly motivated and respectful, as is our parent community.
Requirements for Malaysia employment visa:
3 years full-time teaching experience
At least a BA in the field or education
Valid teaching license or certification

Raffles American School campus accommodates pre-kindergarten through 12th grade students. The 19-hectare school is envisioned as a holistic learning environment that is seamlessly interwoven into its beautiful setting. Given the slope of the site, The campus consists of three main "terraces," with each terrace occupied by a cluster of grade levels.

Our facilities include technology-integrated classrooms, science labs, visual art, libraries, and performing arts studios, as well as a performing arts center including a 800 seater auditorium and a black box theater.

The campus also features a host of athletic amenities including: Two separate indoor air-conditioned gymnasiums, an olympic size swimming pool, a shallow training pool, outdoor tennis and basketball courts, soccer field, and stadium which includes a second full size soccer field, track and field, and 400 meter running track.

Raffles American School is a learning community that empowers students to achieve their academic and life potential. Our rigorous and rich academic and co-curricular programs encourage student growth through a learning outcome approach, acknowledging multiple types of intelligence and paths to learning. We facilitate student success through collaboration with parents, a balanced focus on intellectual, emotional, physical, and social progress, and a profound belief that all students can learn.

Raffles American School campus accommodates pre-kindergarten through 12th grade students. The 19-hectare school is envisioned as a holistic learning environment that is seamlessly interwoven into its beautiful setting. Given the slope of the site, The campus consists of three main "terraces," with each terrace occupied by a cluster of grade levels.

Our facilities include technology-integrated classrooms, science labs, visual art, libraries, and performing arts studios, as well as a performing arts center including a 800 seater auditorium and a black box theater.

The campus also features a host of athletic amenities including: Two separate indoor air-conditioned gymnasiums, an olympic size swimming pool, a shallow training pool, outdoor tennis and basketball courts, soccer field, and stadium which includes a second full size soccer field, track and field, and 400 meter running track.

Raffles American School is a learning community that empowers students to achieve their academic and life potential. Our rigorous and rich academic and co-curricular programs encourage student growth through a learning outcome approach, acknowledging multiple types of intelligence and paths to learning. We facilitate student success through collaboration with parents, a balanced focus on intellectual, emotional, physical, and social progress, and a profound belief that all students can learn.

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