PE and Aquatics Assistant/Specialist, Elementary

STAMFORD AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 22,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Stamford American International School in Singapore seeks a dedicated PE and Aquatics Assistant/Specialist to support curriculum PE delivery and aquatic activities. You will help create a positive, challenging learning environment, supervise students, and assist in pool area monitoring to ensure safety and compliance.

Qualifications include a Diploma or Degree plus Swim Teaching and Lifeguarding credentials; lifeguard maintenance updates are required.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree required; teaching-related qualification preferred.
• Swim teaching qualification required.
• Lifeguarding qualification required; ability to maintain certification.
• 1 year of experience with children is desirable; Lifeguard experience valued.

Responsibilities

• Support the PE program delivery during curriculum time.
• Assist in pool area observations and enforce safety rules.
• Manage facilities and equipment for PE and aquatic activities.
• Supervise students and respond to emergencies; prepare reports.
• Contribute to Learn-to-Swim and Lions Swim Academy growth opportunities.

Skills

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Ability to work under pressure

Initiative

Education

Diploma or Degree

Swim Teaching qualification

Lifeguarding qualification

Maintenance of lifeguard qualification and training updates

Job description

As a leading international school in Singapore, Stamford American International School (Stamford American) caters to students aged 2 months to 18 years old. With students from 79 countries and over 3000 students across two state-of-the-art campuses, we offer a dynamic educational journey emphasizing student well-being and academic excellence.

Stamford American is proud to be an IB World School, offering the full continuum of the International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes: the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), and IB Diploma Programme (DP). The school’s outstanding faculty comprising more than 350 experienced and highly qualified teachers from over 40 nationalities, through a competitive recruitment process. Educators are highly skilled in their content areas and pedagogy, but equally important, they excel at building strong relationships and creating an environment where students feel safe, supported, and valued.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for a PE and Aquatics Assistant/Specialist to join our Elementary team.

About the Role:

Stamford American International School's Physical Education and Aquatics Assistant/Specialist plays a key role in supporting our educational teachers with the delivery of the PE program during curriculum time. They will assist in the creation of a learning environment where students feel positively challenged in Physical Education activities. As an integral part of the Physical Education Department, they will have opportunities to develop skills in Physical Education curriculum areas including aquatics.

As a Physical Education and Aquatics Assistant/Specialist/Coordinator at Stamford American International School, your primary objective is to support the delivery of the Physical Education program during curriculum time, creating a positively challenging learning environment for students in all activities. Fostering trusting relationships and ensuring student safety are key responsibilities. You will assist in pool area observations, enforce rules, and manage facilities and equipment.

Collaborating with the Aquatic Director and PE Department, you'll maintain aquatic resources. Supervising students, responding to emergencies, and preparing accurate reports are crucial. Involvement in our Learn-to-Swim and competitive swim programs known as Lions Swim Academy presents additional growth opportunities.

Position Requirements:

• At least 1 year of experience in working with children or relevant educational certificate/diploma required
• Lifeguarding experience in pool environment
• Competitive swim experience desirable
• Understanding of and/or experience with various team sports preferable
• Proficiency in using computers and other forms of technology
• Ability to work collaboratively in team environment
• Interpersonal skills and ability to relate confidently to parents and students
• Computer literate (Microsoft and Google applications, Apple hardware)
• Ability to work under pressure and demonstrating initiative is essential
• Embody the Stamford Values – Courage, Ingenuity, Compassion, Integrity

Qualifications:

• Diploma or Degree
• Swim Teaching qualification
• Lifeguarding qualification
• Maintenance of lifeguard qualification and training updates

With a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, all potential employees undergo mandatory pre-employment background checks, and appointments are contingent upon satisfactory completion of all reference and background checks, as required by our parent organization, Cognita.

The school is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued. There is no discrimination on the basis of age, ethnicity, nationality, gender, religion, sexual orientation, family status, pregnancy, marital status, medical or mental health history, physical characteristics, or disability. All applications from qualified candidates are welcome.

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the recruitment process.