Aquatics Coach

Roles & Responsibilities

UWCSEA Phoenix Swim Team seeks an experienced and forward-thinking Aquatics Coach, ideally with a speciality in Water Polo.

Reporting to the Head of Aquatics, the incumbent should display initiative and confidence, particularly when coaching the Water Polo, Junior Squads and Learn to Swim programmes. Competent to assist at all age ranges throughout K1 to G12. The appropriate person should be dynamic and able to adapt to our ever-changing and growing swim programme within the context of an International School setting.

Main Responsibilities

Coaching:

• Work with team members to achieve a common goal and improve as a team.
• Lead Water Polo Coach
• Coach within Junior Swim Squad Program
• Teach within the Learn to Swim program
• Act as a support Coach with the Senior Squads when necessary.
• Prepare, plan and deliver technically sound session plans in line with the overall program philosophy and plan.
• Monitor student attendance/progress and provide feedback to parents periodically
• Manage & achieve targets based on annual plans.
• Assist PE teachers with delivering PE lessons during swim units throughout the school year.
• Look at every setback during coaching as an opportunity to learn and improve.

Operational:

• Ensure the pool area is safe, secure and presentable at all times.
• Maintain necessary administrative log records and arrange setup and clearing of equipment for swim classes and swim events.
• Maintain the Equipment checklist and report to the Head of Aquatics any concerns.

Administrative:

• Assist in coordinating pre-season assessments, registrations, trials, and class allocations.
• Assist with the sign-up process.
• Respond to and follow up on any parent enquiries by email and telephone.

Hosting Meets and Invitationals:

• Attend and coach at meets in which the Aquatics Team is competing.
• Plan sessions and track athletes' performance.
• Assist in ensuring competitions can be run smoothly.
• Assist in liaising with parent volunteers and High School volunteers and provide direction and guidance to their supporting role.

Person Specifications

• Level 2 Coach or UKCC Level 2 certified or International equivalent
• Qualified Coach with a minimum of 2 years of experience coaching
• Certified First Aider
• Computer-literate and familiar with Gmail and Google platforms
• Confident in using social media responsibly as a tool to promote learning
• Able to work with children of different age groups
• A team player with good interpersonal skills and the ability to multitask and work independently
• Confidently communicate with International School parents and staff. This will include regular public speaking, daily e-mail communication and an understanding of the International School environment.

Application

The UWC Mission is to make education a force to unite people, nations and culture for peace and a sustainable future. We are committed to creating a community in which all members feel safe and secure, and know that their authentic selves and individual differences are accepted with respect and care. At UWCSEA, we acknowledge that diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) is an ongoing and evolving process and strive to create and sustain a sense of belonging for all members of our community, past, present and future. All qualified applicants, including those who identify as a part of marginalised group(s) and individuals with (dis)abilities are all encouraged to apply. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices and all appointments are subject to interview, satisfactory references, identity and criminal record checks.

Tell employers what skills you have

Coaching
Outlook
Ability to Multitask
Mentoring
Social Media
Interpersonal Skills
Scrum
Agile
Swimming
Equipment Maintenance
Good Communication Skills
Trials
Water Polo
Team Lead
Physical Education
Team Player

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