Swimming Coach Full-Time

The Aga Khan Academy Maputo is seeking a Swimming Coach.

The Aga Khan Academy Maputo is a certified IB (International Baccalaureate) World School, situated on a large campus in Matola, on the outskirts of Maputo. It is the third in a global network of Academies for exceptional girls and boys regardless of their socio-economic background, from Mozambique and across the globe. IB is a curriculum framework, which challenges students to develop academic rigour, independent learning, inquiry and creative problem solving skills, promoting international awareness, social responsibility, open-mindedness and the high ethical standards.

The Academy is currently undergoing an exciting period of growth and is looking for a thoughtful, energetic and capable person to support the work of the Head of Marketing and Communications in pursuit of excellent standards. This important role is key to the success of the Academy. If you are looking for challenging, enjoyable and rewarding work, alongside a friendly and hardworking team, we would very much like to hear from you.

Position: Part/Full Time Swimming Coach

Responsibilities

• To plan and deliver lessons ensuring adherence to the scheme of work and lesson plans;
• Ensure safe provision of all equipment and ensure it is used correctly;
• Make sure safety standards are followed in sessions and undertake risk assessments;
• Identify participants’ abilities and encourage them to reach their full potential;
• Provide explanations and demonstrate swimming techniques;
• Correct faults in swimming techniques and identify ways to improve performance;
• To be a positive role model, creating a positive and fun environment in which to motivate and encourage children and adults to participate in swimming;
• Work alongside the Swimming Coaches to help ensure that participants are able to swim in a safe environment;
•  Assist in Planning and implementing training programs including water and land based training schemes;
• Contributing to an effective coaching structure, and engaging actively in continuous personal development and the development of Swimming;
• Committed to developing young athletes in line with the Ethos and values of the  Swimming program;
• Capable of planning and delivering against identified goals.

Requirements

• Swimming Monitor Course/ swimming coaching course or equivalent  Swimming  training;
• Three years of relevant experience (preferably in an educational institution);
• Experience within the world of swimming as a coach;
• Experience of coaching swimmers to a minimum of county championship standard and experience of working with children in a contemporary professional environment.
• Understanding of the integration of successful sports’ performance programmes in to a school’s educational environment.
• The ability to think logically
• Willingness to fully participate in the life of the Academy.
• Flexibility about working hours needed to fulfill requirements.
• Excellent communications skills in English and Portuguese.

Valued additional assets

• Experience working in a cross-cultural environment;
• Commitment to the co-curricular life of the school is expected.

Package:

Salary and package to attract the best candidate.

How to apply

Application e-mail address: Recruitment.Maputo@agakhanacademies.org

School’s Website: www.agakhanacademies.org/maputo