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Job Description
GEMS First Point School is looking for a Swim Coach for Academic year 2025-2026, immediate hire
The Swim Coach will assist the Head of Aquatics a leadership role with overseeing all aspects of aquatic programs, facilities, and staff within GEMS FirstPoint School. This role requires a strong background in aquatics, including experience in swimming instruction, lifeguarding, pool maintenance, and program development. The Swim coach is tasked with ensuring the safety of all aquatic activities while also fostering a positive and inclusive environment for participants of all ages and skill levels.
Skills
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Program Development & Delivery
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Assist in designing and delivering a broad range of aquatic programs, including swimming lessons, water fitness classes, recreational swim sessions, and competitive swim training.
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Support continuous evaluation and enhancement of existing programs to better serve all age groups and skill levels.
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Collaborate with the Head of Aquatics and other departments to align aquatic activities with wider school or community initiatives.
Team Support & Staff Coordination
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Support the recruitment, training, and scheduling of lifeguards, swim instructors, and junior coaches.
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Provide guidance and feedback to aquatic staff, helping to maintain high coaching standards and strong team morale.
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Encourage a positive, inclusive, and safety-focused team culture that promotes communication and collaboration.
Facility Oversight & Safety
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Assist in the daily supervision of aquatic facilities to ensure cleanliness, water quality, and operational readiness.
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Support the implementation and enforcement of all safety protocols, emergency procedures, and risk mitigation practices.
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Liaise with facility maintenance teams to identify and resolve operational issues in a timely and efficient manner.
Requirements:
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Relevant certifications in swim coaching, lifeguarding, and CPR/First Aid (as applicable)
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Prior experience in swim coaching and/or aquatic program delivery
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Strong organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills
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Commitment to safety, athlete development, and program excellence
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GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.
Education
Bachelors/ Diploma in Science- Sports, With Basic life support training
Job Details
Preferred Candidate
About This Company
GEMS FIRSTPOINT SCHOOL - THE VILLA - DUBAI
GEMS FirstPoint School (FPS) opened in 2014 and is positioned in the heart of The Villa community in Dubai. It is a Premium British Curriculum School, providing an excellent standard of education to around 2000 students from Nursery (aged 2) to Year 13, with exciting plans to expand facilities further in the coming years. The school has grown rapidly and continues to be popular with families from across Dubai with over 90 nationalities represented. FPS is housed in state-of-the-art buildings with a separate sport and performing arts centre, swimming pools, theatre, sports hall, dance, drama and music rooms. Our main building contains specialist facilities such as a range of computer labs, food technology kitchen, textiles and design suite, fully equipped Design Technology workshops, science labs and much more. The school prides itself on being inclusive and values-driven, creating a learning environment that promotes innovation and a love of learning. The curriculum offers a full, broad and balanced range of learning opportunities both in and out of the classroom, with a particular emphasis on an outstanding personalised education that allows all learners to achieve their potential and find personal success. As part of a vibrant local community, our students have the opportunity to study globally recognized A Levels, GCSEs and BTECs in a broad selection of subjects. Our teachers engage in purposeful professional development in a culture of continuous learning. A wide range of professional learning opportunities are available to teachers and FirstPoint is now a host venue for NPQ courses, with FPS senior leaders delivering the NPQSL and NPQH courses to aspirational colleagues from across the region.