Swim Coach / Assistant Swim Coach

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

Job summary

A leading international school in Singapore is seeking an experienced PE Swim Instructor to oversee swim programs and team coaching. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of aquatics teaching experience and valid certifications. Responsibilities include conducting practices, administering meets, and teaching swim programs. Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in an aquatics teaching environment.
• Competitive swim team coaching and/or experience required.

Responsibilities

• Implement all curricular PE Swim Programs and Swim Team.
• Conduct swim team practices in a safe environment.
• Administer swimming meets with Aquatics department.
• Available for in-service training for faculty and lifeguards.
• Organise and teach Learn-to-swim and squad programs.

Skills

Strong team player

Excellent interpersonal skills

Management skills

Leadership skills

Aquatics teaching experience

Education

Valid Aquatics Programming Certification

Valid Water Safety Instructor Certification

Valid Standard First Aid Certification

Valid 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.