Overview
GEMS Al Barsha National School
Job Description
We are hiring an experienced Level 2 Swimming Instructor to join our team in January 2025.
The successful applicant will:
- Embrace and encourage the ethos and standards of excellence as defined in the GEMS Core Values.
- Keep a close watch and an appropriate level of control over surrounds including users and spectators.
- Communicate effectively with PE teachers
- Anticipate problems and prevent accidents though daily use of risk assessments and on going assessments;
- Intervene to prevent behavior which is unsafe;
- Identify emergencies quickly and take appropriate action;
- Ensure the GEMS policies, procedures, and codes of conduct are followed at all times.
- Initiate effort and energy beyond the typical work day, where the tasks require additional commitment.
- Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
- Perform other duties as requested by direct & dotted reporting line managers / supervisors.
Skills
- Candidates MUST have a minimum of Level 2 Swim England Qualification (SEQ)
- Be physically fit, have good vision and hearing, be mentally alert and self-disciplined;
- Be strong, able and confident swimmers;
- Be trained and have successfully completed a course of training in the techniques and practices of supervision, rescue and first aid in accordance with a syllabus approved by a recognised training organisation
Preferred Candidate
Career Level
Mid Career – Over 2 years experience
Mid Career – Over 2 years experience
Residence Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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.