Elite Aquatics Coach — Lead Development Squads

UWC South East Asia; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UWCSEA in Singapore invites applications for an Aquatics Coach to join the Dover Campus from January 2027. The role reports to the Head of Aquatics and leads coaching across Learn to Swim, Junior and Senior squads within a supportive international school environment.

The successful candidate will focus on competitive swimming while bringing flexibility to include water polo, artistic swimming, or diving. You will plan technically sound sessions, monitor progress, and liaise with parents and PE

Qualifications

• Level 2 Coach or UKCC Level 2 certified or International equivalent.
• Qualified swim coach with minimum 2 years of experience coaching.
• Certified First Aider.
• Computer literate and familiar with Gmail and Google platforms (Hy-Tek Swim Software: Team Manager & Meet Manager).
• Confident with using social media responsibly to promote learning.
• Able to work with children of different age groups.
• Team player with good interpersonal skills and ability to multitask and work independently.
• Communicate confidently with parents and staff within an international school environment.

Responsibilities

• Coaching: Work with team members to achieve a common goal and improve as a team.
• Lead a Development squad.
• Teach within the Learn to Swim program.
• Act as a support Coach with the Senior Squads when necessary.
• Prepare, plan and deliver technically sound session plans aligned with program philosophy.
• Monitor attendance/progress and provide feedback to parents periodically.
• Manage and achieve targets based on annual plans.
• Assist PE teachers with delivering PE lessons during swim units.
• View setbacks as opportunities to learn and improve.
• Ensure pool area is safe, secure and presentable at all times.
• Maintain administrative logs and organize equipment setup for classes/events.
• Maintain equipment checklist and report concerns to Head of Aquatics.
• Coordinate pre-season assessments, registrations, trials, and class allocations.
• Assist with the sign-up process.
• Respond to and follow up on parent enquiries by email and phone.
• Attend and coach at meets; complete swim meet entries and plan sessions.
• Track athletes’ performance and help meets run smoothly.
• Liaise with parent volunteers and High School volunteers; provide direction.

Skills

Level 2 Coach

Coaching experience

First Aider

Gmail/Google Apps

Hy-Tek Team/Meet Manager

Public speaking

Team player

Working with children

Tools

Hy-Tek Team Manager

Meet Manager

Gmail/Google Apps

Job description

UWCSEA in Singapore invites applications for an Aquatics Coach to join the Dover Campus from January 2027. The role reports to the Head of Aquatics and leads coaching across Learn to Swim, Junior and Senior squads within a supportive international school environment.

The successful candidate will focus on competitive swimming while bringing flexibility to include water polo, artistic swimming, or diving. You will plan technically sound sessions, monitor progress, and liaise with parents and PE