Assistant Swim Coach

CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious international school in Singapore is seeking a PE swim instructor to oversee swimming programs and coaching. Responsibilities include implementing curriculum, ensuring safety, and overseeing meets. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience in aquatics, holds valid swim and safety certifications, and excels in teamwork and leadership. Join a vibrant team dedicated to student development in a friendly aquatic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in an aquatics teaching environment.
• Strong team player with excellent interpersonal, management and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement all curricular PE Swim Programs and Swim Team activities.
• Ensure a safe and friendly environment during swim team practices.
• Assist in conducting and planning swimming meets.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Teamwork

Education

Valid Aquatics Programming Certification

Water Safety Instructor Certification

Standard First Aid Certification

Lifeguard Certification

Job description

Key accountability (Main purpose of this job):

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 (Key areas of 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.