Swimming Instructor- Muna British Academy - Immediate Start

Role Overview

Swimming Instructor at Muna British Academy, part of Aldar Education, located in Abu Dhabi, with an immediate start.

Company Overview

Aldar Education is a family of world-class, child-centered, and innovative schools based in the UAE, educating over 25,000 students across a group of owned and managed schools. Muna British Academy was established in 2009 and has maintained a strong reputation for excellence, consistently achieving an "Outstanding" ADEK rating since 2015. In August 2025, the school relocated to a state-of-the-art campus in the prestigious Saadiyat Lagoons community, now welcoming students from FS1 to Year 8, with plans to extend to Year 13 in the near future. The new campus features world-class facilities designed to foster academic excellence, creativity, and personal growth.

Role Purpose

To be an exemplar swimming instructor, teaching all children in the school to swim. To ensure the safety of children in and around the poolside in line with the NOP. To ensure all pupils and staff around the pool are aware and well rehearsed in the EOP procedure. To promote swimming and healthy lifestyles including through the organisation and participation of galas, competitions, and health promotion events.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Manage and ensure the health and safety of students in the pool in line with the school's and ADEK's health and safety protocols.
• Teach swimming to every class in the school.
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons.
• Work within Health & Safety, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH), and Risk Assessment guidelines supplied by the school.
• Report any concerns about areas of operation to SLT and Line Manager.
• Attend mandatory monthly training sessions to maintain knowledge, fitness, and skills required to carry out duties.
• Participate in meetings with the PE team to ensure teaching standards are met.
• Support the PE department with day-to-day tasks and whole school events.
• Represent Aldar Education in a professional and positive manner at all times, adhering to company values.

Supervision and Safety

• Ensure children are supervised at all times.
• Ensure that at all times a member of staff is watching the children in the water but not teaching a group.
• Liaise with class teachers and classroom assistants over the care and supervision of children prior to, during, and after lessons.

Management

• Manage the work of the swimming assistant.
• Run extra-curricular provision.

Activities and Events

• Organise and participate in galas and other sports-related activities.

Behaviour Management and Professional Conduct

• Follow the school's established policies and procedures, including behavior, NSOPs, code of conduct, and child safeguarding policy.
• Manage classes effectively, using approaches appropriate to students' needs in order to inspire, motivate, and challenge pupils.
• Maintain good relationships with pupils, exercise appropriate authority, and act decisively when necessary, within the school's established policies.
• Be a positive role model and demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values, and behaviour expected of pupils.
• Have high expectations of good conduct, promoting self-control and independence of all learners.
• Ensure a safe and secure environment that allows for appropriate social, emotional, and academic growth for all students.
• Carry out duties as directed and within the school's established policies.

Wider Professional Responsibilities

• Work as part of a curriculum action group, supporting planning, assessment, resources, and special events linked to the team.
• Support in organizing and taking part in school events, outings, and extra-curricular activities which may take place at weekends or after school hours.
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers regarding student achievements and well-being using school systems and processes such as CPOMS, as appropriate.
• Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school.
• Take initiative of own professional development to secure high quality teaching and for successful execution of roles and responsibilities.

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• UAE approved (ADQCC) Swimming Coach Certificate.
• First Aid Certificate and CPR knowledge.

Minimum Experience

• Competent instructor, able to support the needs of all learners.
• Qualified to teach swimming.
• Qualified lifeguard.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficient swimmer.
• CPR knowledge.
• Flexible in approach to work.
• Actively involved in co-curricular activities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; Arabic proficiency desired.
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors.
• High level of professionalism and consideration of the well-being of children.
• Able to work as part of a team, sharing ideas and giving and receiving feedback.

Additional Information

• Aldar Education is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Aldar Education is mindful of the national development strategy and encourages UAE Nationals to apply.
• Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
• Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.
• This job description is not all inclusive; Aldar Education reserves the right to amend it at any time.
• A covering letter and CV including details of two referees should be sent via the careers page.