Overview

GEMS MILLENNIUM SCHOOL – SHARJAH

Job Description

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Instruction & Coaching

  • Plan and deliver age-appropriate swimming lessons for students across various grade levels.

  • Teach basic to advanced swimming techniques, including strokes, breathing, floating, and water safety skills.

  • Identify individual student abilities and provide differentiated coaching support.

  • Prepare students for inter-house, inter-school, and CBSE-affiliated swimming competitions where applicable.

Student Safety & Supervision

  • Ensure strict adherence to pool safety rules and school safeguarding policies.

  • Closely supervise students during swimming sessions to prevent accidents or injuries.

  • Conduct regular headcounts before, during, and after pool sessions.

  • Administer basic first aid and respond effectively to emergencies.

Curriculum & Assessment

  • Align swimming activities with the CBSE Physical & Health Education framework.

  • Maintain student progress records and provide feedback to PE teachers and parents when required.

  • Support holistic student development by promoting teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship.

Pool & Equipment Management

  • Ensure swimming equipment is used correctly and stored safely.

  • Coordinate with school management to maintain pool hygiene, water quality, and safety standards.

  • Report any safety hazards, maintenance issues, or equipment damage promptly.

Collaboration & Communication

  • Work collaboratively with PE teachers, class teachers, and school leadership.

  • Communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff regarding swimming schedules and expectations.

  • Support school events, sports days, and extracurricular activities as required.


Qualifications & Experience

Mandatory

  • Certification in Swimming Coaching from a recognized authority – ASCA, etc.

  • Lifeguard certification and valid First Aid/CPR certification.

  • Minimum 2–3 years of experience as a swimming coach, preferably in a school setting.

Preferred

  • Experience working with CBSE schools or structured school curricula.

  • Knowledge of child safeguarding and school compliance requirements.

Skills

  • Strong swimming and coaching expertise

  • Excellent supervision and risk management skills

  • Ability to work effectively with children of different age groups

  • Good communication and interpersonal skills

  • Patience, discipline, and a student-centric approach

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.

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Preferred Candidate

Career Level
Mid Career – Over 2 years experience

 

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About GEMS Education

Trusted for over 55 years and now a third generation education family, GEMS Education began in a single school room in Dubai. Today, we have the privilege of educating over 190,000 students from over 176 countries through GEMS owned and managed schools globally; over 270,000 students access resources through our services division; and we will impact 20 million by 2020 students through the initiatives of our Charity partner Varkey Foundation.