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Assistant Head Swimming Coach

Organisation:
Aquatix Swimming Training
Contract Type:
Permanent
Qualifications:
Water Safety: RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)
 
Coaching Swimming: Level 2 Award in the Principles of Coaching (QCF)
Working Hours:
Full time
Location:
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Salary:
£31,000 (exchange rate dependent)
Closing Date:
18th August 2024 23:59

Aquatix Swimming Training is seeking a dedicated and skilled Coach to join our enthusiastic and dynamic team in Dubai. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in planning and delivering high-quality coaching sessions to our swimmers.

Coaches Role:

  • To plan and deliver a high standard of coaching to the Aquatix Squads.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Planning and delivery of sessions for the Academy, Development and Performance Squads, or any other squads as directed by the Head Coach.
  • Planning and delivery of sessions for the school swim squads as applicable.
  • To record swimmers’ attendance on registers and share with the relevant member of staff.
  • To deliver suitable sessions in line with the vision and philosophy of the Head Coach.
  • To encourage swimmers to enter competitions as per the competition calendar set by the Head Coach.
  • Attendance at competitions.
  • Setting swimmer targets and communicating areas of development.  Reviewing these regularly.
  • To attend school galas with any partner schools.
  • Reviewing the squad programme at your venue and to feedback to the Head Coach regularly.
  • Proactively communicate with swimmers, parents and staff.
  • To deal with enquiries and communication from parents in a professional manner.   Escalate complaints if required.
  • Attend meetings as required and to lead site meetings alongside the site lead.   
  • Develop good working relationships between learn to swim staff and the coaching team.
  • To attend staff training and CPD sessions.
  • To lead staff training at your venues for Aquatix staff and for the relevant school staff.
  • To take bookings and payments and record them appropriately.
  • To plan learn to swim lessons following the Aquatix Learn to Swim curriculum.
  • To deliver safe swimming lessons to swimmers of all ages and abilities in a professional manner.

Other Responsibilities:

  • To represent Aquatix in a professional manner within the school setting and build working relationships  key school staff.
  • To have an awareness of, and to adhere to, company policies and procedures at all times.
  • To assist Aquatix with the running of competitions where needed.
  • To represent Aquatix at any event that is deemed necessary by the Aquatix Management Team.

Qualifications:

  • Certified Swim Coach with a recognised Swim England qualification or an equivalent.
  • Previous experience in coaching and swim teaching, preferably with children and young athletes.
  • Being proactive, having good administration skills and having a passion for swimming are a must.
  • Current lifesaving certificate - RLSS/ Highfield.
  • Driver's license required.

 

How to apply

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to develop your coaching please share a cover letter along with your CV and current certificates and we will look forward to hearing from you.

Contact phone
00971555392282