Head of Junior Development - Aquatics

UWC South East Asia; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

UWCSEA Dover, part of UWC South East Asia, seeks Head of Junior Development - Aquatics to lead a dynamic junior aquatics programme from October with flexibility for the right candidate.

The role sits in the Sports Department and drives design, delivery and continuous development, bridging early water confidence to competitive readiness.

You will oversee lifeguards, coordinate with PE leads, manage logistics and safeguarding, shaping a progressive pathway for young swimmers.

Qualifications

• At least five years of large aquatic program experience.
• Minimum of 5 years as a swim coach/teacher.
• Lifeguard instructor qualification desirable.
• AustSwim Instructor or similar desirable.
• Up-to-date child safeguarding qualifications required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft and Google Suites; Swim Timing Systems.
• Knowledge of swim systems like Sports Engine & Meet Manager desirable.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of an inclusive Junior Development aquatics programme.
• Coordinate Aquatics within the Physical Education curriculum with PE leads.
• Manage scheduling, communications and budget liaising with HOA.
• Establish efficient systems for administration and parent communications.
• Monitor programme effectiveness and ensure high delivery standards.
• Implement Learn to Swim framework across infant/junior programs.
• Oversee Lifeguards and support Aquatics leadership with schedules and training.
• Liaise with UWC Aquatics Service Lead for community service opportunities.
• Lead safeguarding practices for coaches within infant & primary squads.

Skills

Aquatics leadership

Swim coaching

Child safeguarding

Microsoft & Google Suites

English communication

Education

Lifeguard instructor certification

AustSwim Instructor or similar

Tools

Swim timing systems

Job description

UWCSEA Dover is seeking a Head of Junior Development - Aquatics to join our Activities and Sports team from October, with flexibility for the right candidate.

This is a key leadership position within the Sports Department, responsible for the day-to-day delivery of a dynamic and inclusive junior aquatics programme. This role sits at the heart of the school’s swimming pathway, bridging early aquatic experiences with the foundations of lifelong participation and future performance.

The successful candidate will lead the design, implementation and continuous development of a comprehensive program that caters to a wide range of abilities, from water confidence and skill acquisition through to the early stages of competitive readiness.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of an inclusive and progressive Junior Development aquatics programme
• Work with PE leads to plan and coordinate Aquatics within the Physical Education curriculum
• Manage programme logistics, including scheduling, communications, and working with the HOA on budgets for the Aquatics program.
• Establish and maintain efficient systems for programme administration and parent communication
• Monitor and evaluate programme effectiveness, ensuring high standards of delivery and engagement
• Work with the HOA to implement a Learn to Swim framework across the infant/junior programs
• Responsible for Lifeguards. Support Head of Aquatics in managing the team, schedules, training and general day-to-day cleaning responsibilities of the Lifeguards
• UWC Aquatics Service Lead, liaising with the UWC Service Department to provide Service opportunities for our wider community.
• Lead and implement all Safeguarding practices for coaches within the infant & primary school squads

Person Specifications

• At least five years of large aquatic program experience
• Minimum of 5 years as a swim coach/teacher
• Desirable experience as the lead of a Learn to Swim program
• Lifeguard instructor (desirable)
• AustSwim Instructor or similar (desirable)
• Up-to-date child safeguarding qualificationsConfident in the use of Microsoft and Google Suites, and Swim Timing Systems
• Knowledge of swim systems like Sports Engine & Meet Manager is desirable
• Excellent written and spoken English proficiency
• An appropriate approach to age-group training (LTAD) focusing on the College Skill & qualities, technical competence, motivation, enjoyment, team-building and long-term success

Application

The UWC Mission is to make education a force to unite people, nations and culture for peace and a sustainable future. We are committed to creating a community in which all members feel safe and secure, and know that their authentic selves and individual differences are accepted with respect and care. At UWCSEA, we acknowledge that diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) is an ongoing and evolving process and strive to create and sustain a sense of belonging for all members of our community, past, present and future. All qualified applicants, including those who identify as a part of marginalized group(s) and individuals with (dis)abilities are all encouraged to apply. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices and all appointments are subject to interview, satisfactory references, identity and criminal record checks.