**UWCSEA East **Campus is looking for a Swim Coach.

**Main Responsibilities**

Coaching:

- Work with team members to achieve a common goal and improve as a team.
- Lead a Development squad
- 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 Equipment checklist and report to Head of Aquatics any concerns.

Administrative:

- Assist in coordinating pre-season assessments, registrations, trials, and class allocations.
- Assist with the sign-up process, in line with the Dragons Swimming Program.

Hosting Meets and Invitationals:

- Complete Swim Meet Entries. Attend and coach at meets in which the Swim Team is competing.
- Plan sessions and track athletes’ performance.
- Assist to ensure meets 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 swim coach with minimum 2 years of experience coaching
- Certified First Aider
- Computer literate and familiar with Gmail and google platforms (Familiar with Full Solution ACTIVE Hy-Tek' Swim Software: Team Manager & Meet Manager)
- 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

**Application**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Contract
Contract length: 12 months

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 14/10/2024
Expected Start Date: 21/10/2024