Head of Junior Aquatics Development

UWC Southe Ease Asia; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UWCSEA Dover is seeking a Head of Junior Development – Aquatics to lead an inclusive and progressive junior aquatics programme. You will bridge early water experiences with future performance while coordinating swimming within the Physical Education curriculum and working closely with the HOA and wider activities team.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive coaching experience, safeguarding qualifications, and the ability to build a sustainable, high-quality pathway for students of

Qualifications

• Five years plus experience leading large aquatic programs.
• Proven swim coaching experience at junior levels.
• Experience coordinating swim within school curriculum or academy environments.
• Up-to-date safeguarding qualifications and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of an inclusive and progressive Junior Development aquatics programme.
• Plan and coordinate Aquatics within the Physical Education curriculum.
• Manage programme logistics, including scheduling, communications, and budgeting with HOA oversight.
• Establish and maintain efficient systems for programme administration and parent communications.
• Monitor and evaluate programme effectiveness, maintaining high standards of delivery and engagement.
• Collaborate with the HOA to implement a Learn to Swim framework across infant and junior programs.
• Oversee Lifeguards and support the Head of Aquatics in schedules, training and day-to-day operations.
• Liaise with UWC Aquatics Service Lead to provide service opportunities for the wider community.
• Lead safeguarding practices for coaches within infant and primary squads.
• Assist with any other duties as reasonably requested by the line manager.

Skills

Leadership

Swim coaching

Curriculum planning

Communication

Education

AustSwim Instructor

Child safeguarding qualification

Tools

Sports Engine

Meet Manager

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Swim Timing Systems

Job description

UWCSEA Dover is seeking a Head of Junior Development – Aquatics to lead an inclusive and progressive junior aquatics programme. You will bridge early water experiences with future performance while coordinating swimming within the Physical Education curriculum and working closely with the HOA and wider activities team.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive coaching experience, safeguarding qualifications, and the ability to build a sustainable, high-quality pathway for students of