Swimming Instructor - Al Ain British Academy - Immediate start

Role Overview

Swimming Instructor at Al Ain British Academy, part of Aldar Education, located in Al Ain, UAE. Immediate start.

Company Overview

Aldar Academies is a highly successful school family community where staff are held in high regard by pupils, parents, and school leadership. Al Ain is a beautiful, green city offering an affordable lifestyle within the UAE with easy access to Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Oman. The city offers tourist attractions including Al Ain Zoo, Jebel Hafeet mountain, Al Ain Oasis, and leisure facilities including hotels, malls, golf and rugby club, shooting range, swimming pools, Al Ain Raceway, and more.

Role Purpose

To teach swimming lessons across all classes in the school, ensuring skill development and water safety while supervising the swimming assistant and maintaining constant supervision of children in and around the pool.

Key Responsibilities

Instruction and Program Delivery

• Teach swimming lessons to all classes across the school, ensuring skill development and water safety.
• Plan and deliver engaging, structured swimming lessons tailored to different ages and abilities.
• Plan and deliver training programs tailored to different ages and skill levels, focusing on technique, fitness, and water safety.
• Coach and mentor students in swimming techniques, competition preparation, and goal-setting, promoting discipline and sportsmanship.
• Lead and run extra-curricular swimming programs for students.

Safety and Supervision

• Maintain constant supervision of children in and around the pool to ensure their safety at all times.
• Ensure that a staff member is always present monitoring children in the water while lessons are in progress.
• Ensure safety and wellbeing by enforcing pool rules, supervising activities, and responding to emergencies.

Team Leadership and Coordination

• Supervise and manage the work of the swimming assistant to support effective lesson delivery.
• Liaise with class teachers and classroom assistants regarding the care and supervision of children before, during, and after lessons.
• Skills in supervising, mentoring, and coordinating assistants while collaborating effectively with school staff and parents.

Assessment and Feedback

• Monitor and assess progress, providing feedback to students, parents, and school management.

Events and Competitions

• Organize and participate in swimming galas, competitions, and other sports-related events.
• Organize competitions and events, managing logistics, equipment, and team participation.

Communication and Stakeholder Management

• Maintain clear and professional communication with students, classroom assistants, and teaching staff regarding lesson plans, progress, and safety.
• Coordinate with teachers and school staff to schedule lessons, extra-curricular activities, and events.
• Provide regular updates and feedback to colleagues about student performance and poolside supervision.
• Liaise with parents and guardians regarding student progress, achievements, and any safety concerns.
• Communicate with external organizations, such as competition organizers, swimming federations, and health and safety authorities.
• Promote the school's swimming programs, galas, and health initiatives to the wider community.

Qualifications & Experience

• UAE approved Swimming Coach Certificate.
• First Aid Certificate and CPR knowledge.
• Competent instructor able to support the needs of all learners.
• Qualified to teach swimming.
• Qualified lifeguard.

Skills & Competencies

• Expertise in teaching swimming techniques and water safety to students of all ages and abilities.
• Knowledge of pool operations, risk management, and emergency procedures (NOP and EOP).
• Ability to plan, deliver, and assess structured lessons, competitions, and extra-curricular swimming programs.

Additional Information

Aldar Education offers a competitive package including relocation, annual flight allowance, medical insurance, end of service gratuity, and a 4.5 day working week empowering staff wellbeing.

The successful candidate will be closely aligned with Aldar's core values and ethos and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region.

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.