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Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Lagos

Swimming Coach

Role Overview: This position involves instructing and guiding students in the art of swimming, promoting water safety, and ensuring a positive and enjoyable experience in the pool.

Responsibilities:

  • Plan and provide high-quality swimming lessons to students aged 5-18 years in accordance with the school’s curriculum and safety standards.
  • Develop schemes of work and lesson plans that cater to the abilities and needs of individual students ranging from beginners to those with more advanced skills and enabling all students to work towards achievement in the Swim England Awards Scheme.
  • Ensure the safety and well-being of all students during swimming lessons and related activities.
  • Maintain constant supervision of students, enforce pool rules, and respond promptly to any emergency situations.
  • Coordinate both inter-school and inter-house, swimming meets and events, in consultation with the Director of Sport.
  • Work with the Director of Sport to develop the Swimming Academy as a centre of excellence and produce a 3-year development plan.
  • Regularly assess the progress of each student and provide constructive feedback to enhance their swimming abilities.
  • Communicate effectively with students, parents, and school staff regarding student progress, upcoming events, and any concerns.
  • Ensure the swimming pool and related equipment are clean, safe, and properly maintained by the pool staff and facilities maintenance staff.
  • Stay up to date with the latest swimming techniques, teaching methods, and safety protocols.
  • Coach and mentor members of the Aquatics Team and work with the Director of Teacher Training and Professional Development to produce a professional development programme for the Team.

Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Sports Science, or a related field.
  • Certified Swimming Instructor qualification from a recognized organisation.
  • At least 2 years of experience in teaching swimming to primary and/or secondary school children.
  • First Aid, CPR and Lifeguarding certification.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong organizational and planning skills.
  • A passion for teaching and a commitment to student development.

Personal Traits:

  • Integrity and trustworthiness.
  • Proactive problem solver with a positive attitude.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with teachers, students, and other staff.
  • Adaptability and willingness to take on new responsibilities.
  • Commitment to upholding the values and ethos of Charterhouse Lagos.
  • Ability to maintain a professional demeanour when dealing with teachers, students, and other staff.

Download the Recruitment Pack at the bottom of the page to read the full Job Description.

Safeguarding

Charterhouse Lagos is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practices which are aligned with recommendations from the International Task Force on Child Protection. We aspire to the highest international standards of recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All appointments are subject to interviews, identity checks, criminal record checks, social media checks and successful references.

Data Protection

The personal data relating to candidates, including personal data provided in, or along with the enquiry and application forms, is required to be collected by Charterhouse Lagos/The Huntington Education Group, for purposes of candidate evaluation, and facilitating the recruitment process. By providing us with your personal data, you give your consent to us for collecting, retaining, processing, transferring (including cross-border transfer) and disclosing personal data to any third parties (including intra-group) for achieving the above purpose.

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

At Charterhouse Lagos, we want everyone to feel valued, appreciated, and free to be who they are at work, whilst remaining true to the culture and laws of Nigeria. Our recruitment processes are designed to prevent discrimination regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes them unique.

Click here to read our Safeguarding Policy.

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Safeguarding

Charterhouse Lagos is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practices which are aligned with recommendations from the International Task Force on Child Protection. We aspire to the highest international standards of recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All appointments are subject to interviews, identity checks, criminal record checks, social media checks and successful references.

Data Protection

The personal data relating to candidates, including personal data provided in, or along with the enquiry and application forms, is required to be collected by Charterhouse Lagos/The Huntington Education Group, for purposes of candidate evaluation, and facilitating the recruitment process. By providing us with your personal data, you give your consent to us for collecting, retaining, processing, transferring (including cross-border transfer) and disclosing personal data to any third parties (including intra-group) for achieving the above purpose.

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

At Charterhouse Lagos, we want everyone to feel valued, appreciated, and free to be who they are at work, whilst remaining true to the culture and laws of Nigeria. Our recruitment processes are designed to prevent discrimination regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes them unique. Click here to read our Safeguarding Policy.