Overview

GEMS MILLENNIUM SCHOOL – SHARJAH
Job Description
Key Roles & Responsibilities
Instruction & Coaching
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Plan and deliver age-appropriate swimming lessons for students across various grade levels.
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Teach basic to advanced swimming techniques, including strokes, breathing, floating, and water safety skills.
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Identify individual student abilities and provide differentiated coaching support.
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Prepare students for inter-house, inter-school, and CBSE-affiliated swimming competitions where applicable.
Student Safety & Supervision
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Ensure strict adherence to pool safety rules and school safeguarding policies.
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Closely supervise students during swimming sessions to prevent accidents or injuries.
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Conduct regular headcounts before, during, and after pool sessions.
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Administer basic first aid and respond effectively to emergencies.
Curriculum & Assessment
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Align swimming activities with the CBSE Physical & Health Education framework.
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Maintain student progress records and provide feedback to PE teachers and parents when required.
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Support holistic student development by promoting teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship.
Pool & Equipment Management
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Ensure swimming equipment is used correctly and stored safely.
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Coordinate with school management to maintain pool hygiene, water quality, and safety standards.
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Report any safety hazards, maintenance issues, or equipment damage promptly.
Collaboration & Communication
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Work collaboratively with PE teachers, class teachers, and school leadership.
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Communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff regarding swimming schedules and expectations.
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Support school events, sports days, and extracurricular activities as required.
Qualifications & Experience
Mandatory
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Certification in Swimming Coaching from a recognized authority – ASCA, etc.
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Lifeguard certification and valid First Aid/CPR certification.
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Minimum 2–3 years of experience as a swimming coach, preferably in a school setting.
Preferred
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Experience working with CBSE schools or structured school curricula.
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Knowledge of child safeguarding and school compliance requirements.
Skills
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Strong swimming and coaching expertise
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Excellent supervision and risk management skills
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Ability to work effectively with children of different age groups
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Good communication and interpersonal skills
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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.
Preferred Candidate
Mid Career – Over 2 years experience
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.
