Lead Swimming Coach
Amity International School - Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
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- Expired
- Salary:
- Highly competitive and aligned with leading schools
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 11 May 2025
Job overview
About Us
Amity International School Abu Dhabi is a leading British curriculum school committed to academic excellence, character development, and physical well-being. Our world-class facilities include a dedicated, purpose-built aquatic centre that supports both curriculum and co-curricular swimming. As part of our strategic vision to be a centre of excellence for sport and holistic development, we are seeking a visionary and experienced Head of Swimming and Aquatics to lead our aquatic provision.
Position Overview
The Head of Swimming and Aquatics will lead the development and delivery of a high-performing swimming programme that spans Foundation Stage through to Post-16. The successful candidate will bring leadership, expertise, and passion to elevate swimming as both a curriculum subject and competitive sport. This is an exciting leadership opportunity for an individual who thrives on building teams, inspiring excellence, and shaping strategic vision.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, manage, and develop the whole school swimming and aquatics provision across curriculum and co-curricular programmes
- Design and oversee the delivery of progressive, age-appropriate swimming lessons aligned with the British curriculum
- Line manage and support aquatic staff, providing professional development and maintaining high teaching and coaching standards
- Organise and lead competitive swim squads, including talent identification, training plans, and gala entries
- Oversee the safe and effective management of the swimming pool, ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations and risk assessments
- Work collaboratively with the Director of Sport and PE Department to align swimming with whole school sporting and wellbeing goals
- Organise internal and external aquatic events, including swim galas, festivals, and inter-school competitions
- Develop pathways for high-performing swimmers, connecting them with local clubs and external opportunities
- Monitor pupil progress, maintaining accurate records and reporting to parents and school leaders
- Promote the aquatics programme within the school and wider community through marketing, events, and outreach initiatives
Qualifications & Requirements
- Level 2 Swimming Coaching Qualification (essential)
- Valid Lifeguard Qualification (essential)
- At least 3 years of experience leading or coordinating a school or club swimming programme
- Strong understanding of curriculum-based swimming and athlete development pathways
- Proven track record in leading teams and improving performance outcomes
- Experience in organising and officiating swimming competitions
- Knowledge of health and safety in aquatic settings, including NOP/EAP compliance
- Experience in international or British curriculum schools (preferred)
Skills & Attributes
- Inspirational leader with strong communication and team management skills
- Highly organised with excellent planning and time management abilities
- Passionate about swimming, physical education, and pupil development
- Positive, proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement
- Ability to work across departments and engage with a diverse school community
What We Offer
- Competitive tax-free salary package
- Medical insurance
- End-of-service gratuity
- High-quality CPD and leadership development
- Supportive and innovative school culture
- World-class aquatic and sports facilities
- Opportunity to shape a key area of school provision in a growing, dynamic school
Salary: 16,000AED
Start Date: 15 August 2025
About Amity International School - Abu Dhabi
- Amity International School - Abu Dhabi
- E10, Exit 39, Al Bahya
- Abu Dhabi
- United Arab Emirates
Amity International School is a private all-through school in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The school is part of the Amity Education Group, a not-for-profit Education Foundation with campuses across the world.
The city of Abu Dhabi is the nation’s capital and its second largest behind Dubai. The school itself is located close to Deerfields Mall on the Abu Dhabi - Dubai highway. The school follows the National Curriculum for England (NCfE) and is staffed primarily by teachers trained in the United Kingdom. Job applications are open to all nations with English as its first language.
The school is located on a state-of-the-art, 15 acre campus and facilities include an Olympic Pool, full-size football pitch, 400m running track, ICT rooms, language lab, special needs classrooms, 600 seat auditorium, specialist art rooms, black box theatre, drama room and libraries for all educational stages. Amity's boat house boasts Royal Yacht Association accreditation and offers a wide range of activities including sailing, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding and wind surfing.
Executive Principal
Sarah Wade
Values and vision
Amity International School is committed to providing an outstanding education, developing a strong community and providing inspirational teaching. Students and staff promote independent learning, critical thinking and self-reflection in a caring and stimulating environment. As talented educators, knowledgeable in their subject areas, Amity teachers go beyond developing the mastery of skills and the acquisition of knowledge, also providing a holistic education in which the emotional and physical well-being of every student is developed.
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