UWCSEA East Campus is looking for a Swim Coach.
UWCSEA Dragons Swim Team seeks an experienced and forward-thinking person for the role of Swim Coach. This person should display initiative and confidence, particularly when coaching the Junior Squad and Age Group programmes. The candidate will also be confident as a support coach at Senior Squad level. 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 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.
- Respond to and follow up on any parent enquiries by email and telephone.
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
- 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.
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 marginalized 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.
