Swim Coach / Life Guard

Job title : Swim Coach / Life Guard

A reputable International School committed to academic excellence, safeguarding, and promoting the welfare of young people seeks to engage a qualified and experienced Swim Coach/Lifeguard to support its swimming programme and ensure the safety and wellbeing of students during swimming activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality swimming lessons and coaching sessions to students across different age groups and ability levels.
• Plan and deliver engaging, structured swimming sessions that develop students’ swimming ability, water confidence, technique, fitness, and overall physical wellbeing.
• Assess students’ swimming abilities and monitor their progress, providing appropriate feedback and support for improvement.
• Maintain accurate records of students’ attendance, swimming levels, progress, and relevant assessments.
• Ensure the safe and effective use of the swimming pool and all swimming equipment during lessons and activities.
• Act as a lifeguard during swimming lessons, training sessions, recreational activities, and other pool-related events, maintaining constant vigilance and responding appropriately to emergencies.
• Enforce pool safety rules and ensure that students follow established safety procedures at all times.
• Conduct appropriate pool and equipment safety checks before and during swimming activities and promptly report any hazards, defects, or concerns.
• Respond quickly and appropriately to emergencies, including providing first aid and carrying out rescue procedures where required.
• Ensure appropriate student-to-coach/lifeguard ratios are maintained during swimming activities.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and relevant staff to ensure swimming activities support students’ wider physical development and wellbeing.
• Support students with different swimming abilities and learning needs, adapting coaching approaches where necessary.
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and encouraging environment that builds students’ confidence and enjoyment of swimming.
• Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed at all times and actively contribute to the protection and welfare of children and young people.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and demonstrate a high standard of conduct when working with students.
• Participate in swimming events, competitions, school activities, and other duties related to the swimming programme as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant qualification in Physical Education, Sports Science, Sports Coaching, or a related field would be an advantage.
• Recognised swimming coaching qualification/certification.
• Current and recognised lifeguard certification.
• Current First Aid, CPR and/or AED certification.
• Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience as a swimming coach and/or lifeguard, preferably within a structured school or educational environment.
• Experience coaching children and young people across different age groups and ability levels.
• Good understanding of swimming techniques, water safety, rescue procedures, and pool safety standards.
• Experience in developing and delivering structured swimming programmes.
• Strong child protection and safeguarding awareness.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate, encourage, and build confidence in students.
• Strong observation, risk assessment, and emergency response skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary school team.
• A calm, responsible, and vigilant approach, particularly in emergency situations.
• Previous experience working within an international or British curriculum school environment would be an advantage.

Salary: Attractive, commensurate with skills and experience

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview/assessment sessions, either on-site or virtual.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to child protection screening, including checks with past employers and a criminal record check, before an offer letter of employment is issued.