Swimming Teacher at St Saviour's School

Job Summary

• To effectively deliver swimming instruction and individual experiences across the range of abilities and ages within the school.
• To records and maintains student information.
• To communicate with all parties involved in the education of the student.

Specific Duties

• Implement agreed school policies and guidelines
• Teach swimming techniques, swimming strokes, and water safety rules to students with varying swimming abilities.
• Assist the more experienced swimmers to enhance their swimming abilities.
• Provide an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Set clear targets, based on prior attainment, for pupils’ learning
• Provide a stimulating learning environment, where resources can be accessed appropriately by all pupils
• Keep appropriate and efficient records, integrating formative and summative assessment into weekly and termly planning
• Report to parents on the development, progress and attainment of pupils behaviour policy
• Ensure prompt and regular attendance of pupils.
• Establish and enforce rules of conduct; supervise students on the swimming pool.
• Demonstrate skills being taught and assist students in performing skills.
• Promote club activities
• Organise and promote participation in swimming galas/competitions.
• Collaborate with the physical education teacher to rganise interhouse sports competitions
• Prepare strong teams for competitions and bring back laurels
• Evaluate student skills, behaviour and performance on a continuous basis and maintain records of individual student achievement.
• Plan and implement swimming lessons that take into account students’ abilities and provide for appropriate learning experiences for each student’s progressive development.
• Instruct pupils about the basics of swimming individually and in groups.
• Provide explanations and demonstrate swimming techniques
• Identify incorrect swimming techniques, correct students accordingly and assess ways to improve performance
• Ensuring that the swimming pool and environs are kept clean and tidy.
• Assessing the progress of students and adjusting teaching programs accordingly.
• Teach safety rules, implement ground rules related to each activity and monitor students to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Maintain Health and Safety requirements in the swimming pool area.
• Maintain records of individual progress and keep appropriate records.
• Conduct special coaching programmes during school holidays.
• Manage the use and upkeep of all equipment and material utilised in the swimming pool area.
• Take responsibility for pupils and direct staff/volunteers in all areas of the swimming pool.
• Seek professional development in all matters affecting efficiency as a swimming coach.
• Actively promote the agreed aims and vision of the school.
• Communicate and interact with students, parents, staff, and the community as required.
• Communicate and co-operate with specialists from outside agencies
• Maintain student grading and keep appropriate and efficient records, integrating formative and summative assessment into weekly and termly planning.
• Provide emergency response and administer first aid as and when required.
• Undertake specific duties at whole school functions and events that may be regarded as within the duties of this post.
• Always dress neatly and uphold the name of the school
• Be abreast with and adhere to all school policies
• To undertake such duties that may be reasonably regarded as within the nature of the duties of the post. Any changes of a permanent nature shall be incorporated into the job description in specific terms.
• Any other duties as directed by the Head Teacher.

Qualifications
Required Education:

• FINA or NAF or Completion of lifeguard training including First Aid and CPR certification. B.ED, TRN and NCE is an advantage.

Required Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as swimming teacher / Coach.

Competencies:
Technical Competencies:

• Child pedagogy
• Knowledge of rules and regulations of swimming
• Health and safety procedure in the swimming pool
• Deep and surface dive
• Classroom Management
• Curriculum Building
• Coaching and/or athletic experience
• MS Office Suite Proficiency
• Pupils’ assessment
• IT savvy.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Attention to details
• Intuition
• Empathy
• Passionate for teaching children
• Integrity
• Motivation
• Organisational skills
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Time Management skills.