Job Description

JOB TITLE: SWIM COACH Links to: Aquatics Director WHO ARE WE Nexus is an empowering, learning-focused community. We strive to create an honest, open and innovative community with our learners, parents and peers. We believe that we have something unique and special here, we are proud to be different in the way we work and how we teach and learn. WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR At Nexus, we do things differently. Each member of staff is valued and recognised as a unique individual collaborating as part of a supportive community, to elevate one another with innovative ideas. Our strategies emerge from the collective positive mindsets of our colleagues. You will experience high levels of ownership and empowerment in your role. JOB DESCRIPTION To efficiently and effectively support the PHE Department in their delivery of high level swimming teaching and coaching across the school. Experience of teaching swimming in a school setting is essential. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES Employing effective pedagogy that enables children to become successful and self-regulated learners who achieve personal excellence by: Leading and coaching the squads. This will include detailed session planning, land and swim programs. Assist the Head Coach with the Performance Squad training when necessary Assist with the planning and running of competitive swim meets, at school, in other locations in Singapore or abroad A commitment to training during school holidays when necessary Assist swim teachers during PHE swim lessons Assist with setting PHE swim lessons Assist with house keeping - equipment room and etc Assist head coach with meets entering via Team Unify and Team Manager Involvement in whole school events and activities as required. To perform any other duties as assigned by the management, stakeholders and line manager A TYPICAL DAY Today I arrived early to coach an early morning squad at 5:45am. Due to the nature of the swimming team I have to be present if we have an early morning squad training for our learners. Our Aquatic team is flexible, energetic and very friendly, so we enjoy our early starts. There is a 40 minute downtime between squad training and curriculum lessons in the morning. I take that time to catch up with the Aquatic team and any urgent emails concerning the day. Our learners have curriculum lessons from 8:20am to 3:05pm. I check all the teachers\' calendars and help to set up for lessons and prepare to assist them. In between lessons I reply to emails, help to plan lessons, and other housekeeping matters. This weekend the Nexus Senior Squad is participating in a swim competition, and we will be there all day. I go over all the details to make sure that all the parents have been informed, we have confirmation from all the swimmers, and the buses have been booked. I assist in teaching a few more lessons after lunch. I finish my day at 4:30pm, but tomorrow I am teaching the afternoon squad, so I will be starting work a little bit later and finishing at 5:30pm. QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS A relevant degree plus teaching qualification (or equivalent) Higher degree or recognised professional qualification (preferred) Evidence of continued relevant professional development Experience in teaching learners with diverse needs Experience in an international school environment (preferred) Relevant curriculum experience Minimum FINA Level 2 Coach/UKCC Level 2 certified (or International equivalent) with a minimum of 2 year coaching experience and prior experience in squad planning ideally in a school environment Experience with google suite platforms, ACTIVE Hy-Tek\' Swim Software and Team Unify Candidate who has experience and knowledge of strength conditioning for swimmers would be an advantage. Nexus International School (Singapore) is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our children and families. Nexus endorses the Convention on the Rights of the Child, which Singapore ratified on 11 December 2008, and establishes a clear policy and guidelines to protect our learners from maltreatment by any person or persons who come in contact with them in any environment. Nexus International School (Singapore) is an equal opportunity employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and value the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our school. Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities, the role may be revised from time to time.

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