Assistant Swimming Coach

Qualifications, Experience

• A diploma and a certificate in swimming instruction course may be required.
  
• Relevant license or certification may be required.
  
• And Basic First-aid training is recommended.
  
• A minimum of 3 years work experience
  
• A PGCE is an added advantage
  

Skills (technical/behavioral):

• Excellent lifesaving skills.
  
• Ability to determine swimming level and analyze techniques.
  
• Strong organizational and management skills.
  
• Good knowledge of health and nutrition.
  
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• A positive attitude and willingness to work long hours
  

The Assistant Swimming Coach will be mainly responsible for assisting the Swimming coach to facilitate and coordinate training programs for swimmers. He / She will also maintain pool side discipline, reinforce all rules of the pool and maintain Health & Safety at the pool. The major responsibilities will be:

Health & Safety

• Be responsible for opening and closing the pool facilities (this is likely to include some weekends.
  
• To assist the Swimming Coach by identify & control hazards.
  
• To use the right water treatment chemicals.
  
• Ensure that the pool premises including the pool, washrooms and changing rooms are maintained in a good state of repair and clean.
  

Pool side Discipline and reinforcement of all rules

• To ensure the physical, social and psychological welfare of the students and pool users.
  
• To support, promote and act within the School’s Safeguarding Policy.
  
• Coordinate and manage meetings and other events.
  

Swimming instruction for the school

• To assist the Swimming coach to facilitate training programms for new swimmers
  
• To ensure that the stipulated normal and emergency operating policies and procedures for the swimming pool facility, are adhered to at all times.
  
• Monitor each student and polish their skills by providing special coaching
  
• Provided latest practical knowledge of swimming sports to students.
  
• Arranged for snack and food for the team during practice session and competition.
  
• Promoted participation of students in competition based on their skills.
  
• Attend activities and events as determined by the Head Swimming coach.