Swimming Coach

Swimming Coach

As a Swimming Coach, you will work in conjunction with the Head of PE and swimming team to ensure that the lessons are broad, sequential, and relevant, taking account of all learners in their care.

The successful Swimming Coach will model the values of Citizens School and create a culture where all members of the community learn, thrive, and collaborate, ensuring all individuals are empowered and nurtured, as Citizens School becomes known as a center of excellence.

If you would like to join and believe you can contribute to a truly different type of school with a bespoke curriculum, ethos, supportive SLT, and strong school community, we would like to hear from you for an immediate August start.

Principle Duties:

- To plan and deliver various swimming lessons (School curriculum for FS1 to Year 7 and Swim squads).
- For the duration of the lesson, instruct, and provide feedback and encouragement to learners.
- To deliver swimming lessons that are fun and motivate, educate, and encourage children of varying abilities.
- To help with the planning and running of Galas and swimming events.
- Undertake any other specific tasks as determined by the Head of PE.
- Ensuring the pool or training area is clean, well-maintained, and free of hazards
- Attend regular training and updates.

Qualifications and Experience that are essential.
- Minimum Swim England/STA Level 1 Swim Teaching/equivalent coaching Qualification
- Lifeguard qualifications
- Experience teaching swimming to a wide range of ages and abilities, ideally in a school.
- Ability to assess, determine, and report on swimming levels and analyse techniques
- Strong organisational and management skills
- A positive attitude and willingness to work long hours

Citizens Future-Focused Curriculum requires us to live, embrace, and lead in the following areas:
An open and growth mindset;
A fully inclusive approach to education;
Living as a global citizen, modeling understanding and empathy for all cultures and societies;
An appreciation of the importance of health and well-being;
Sustainable leadership;
Entrepreneurial spirit: continually innovating;
Advocating the use of digital technology in all aspects of school life;
Enthusiasm.

We Offer:

- A competitive, tax-free salary;
- Medical insurance;
- UAE employment visa;
- Annual flight allowance;
- A comprehensive and tailored professional learning and development program for all staff;
- Tuition fee discounts for children enrolled at school

The Application Procedure

Citizens School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We execute rigorous recruitment procedures that ensure all employees and volunteers are of sound moral character and are suitable people to work with children and young adults. The school expects all teaching staff, non-teaching staff, and volunteers to share and uphold our commitment to safeguarding.

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