Dulwich College (Singapore) is seeking an exceptional Lead Swimming Teacher & Coach to join our PE and Aquatics team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, passionate swimming professional to play a key role in delivering high-quality swimming education and competitive swimming pathways within a leading international school.
Students come first is our guiding pillar. The right candidate will be a highly committed team player with the drive, energy and passion to help develop this forward-looking school. They will be internationally minded and excited to work with a culturally diverse range of colleagues and children. Applicants must be willing to lead by example and play a full part in the College’s pastoral care and extra-curricular programme.
Dulwich College (Singapore)
Dulwich College (Singapore) is a globally renowned international school educating more than 2,900 students from Toddlers (age 2) to Year 13 (age 18). The College was founded in 2014 on the ethos and values of the British independent schooling system and was the seventh College to join the Dulwich family of schools. It has a global outlook and contemporary approach that mirrors Singapore’s cosmopolitan nature and reflects the diverse backgrounds of the 50 nationalities that make up its student body.
Dulwich College (Singapore) believes in nurturing global citizens and well-rounded future leaders equipped to solve the world’s challenges. Students are encouraged to Live Worldwise – to make informed choices, take inspired action, and create a positive impact on society and the planet. This global outlook is expressed in the school motto, ‘Detur Pons Mundo’, which translates to ‘Building Bridges To The World’ – a perspective that is lived out daily.
Regarded as one of the leading international schools in Singapore, the College is academically selective and provides a rigorous curriculum, complemented by a rich co-curricular programme. Offering a genuinely international education, we build upon an enhanced version of the English National Curriculum, followed by IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programm. Our facilities are outstanding, including expansive learning spaces like the state-of-the-art net-zero building, The Greenhouse, a cutting-edge Performing Arts Centre/Theatre, black box studios, playing fields, pools, and large Gymnasiums.
The Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering and coordinating outstanding swimming lessons across the College’s Learn-to-Swim programme and competitive swimming squads, while supporting the ongoing development of aquatics provision at Dulwich College (Singapore).
Reporting to the Head of Aquatics and Director of Sport, you will work collaboratively within a dynamic team to ensure swimming at DCSG continues to progress from good to great.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality swimming lessons and coaching sessions across all age groups, from beginner to competitive squad swimmers.
- Plan, deliver and evaluate swimming programmes that support student progression and enjoyment.
- Coordinate aspects of the Learn-to-Swim programme, ensuring it operates safely, efficiently and in line with current best practice.
- Organise and deliver junior extra-curricular swimming programmes, competitions, galas, weekend sessions and swimming-related events.
- Prepare and support swimming teams for FOBISIA, ACSIS and other local and international swim meets, including liaison with Team Managers.
- Monitor student progress through assessments, evaluations and reports.
- Manage pool resources and ensure a safe, tidy and well-maintained pool environment.
- Stay up to date with swimming regulations, coaching developments and safeguarding requirements.
- Contribute positively to the wider life of the College and undertake other duties commensurate with the role.
The Ideal Candidate
You will be an enthusiastic and committed swimming professional who enjoys working with young people in an educational setting and is driven to raise standards.
The successful applicant will:
- Hold recognised swim teaching and/or coaching qualifications, registered with an appropriate National Governing Body (e.g. NROC in Singapore).
- Hold, or be willing to work towards, qualifications such as: ASA Level 3 Swimming Teacher (or Level 2 with progression to Level 3), or Swim Australia Teacher of Competitive Swimming / Bronze Coach (with progression to Silver), or equivalent.
- Have demonstrable experience teaching swimming across all levels, including Learn-to-Swim programmes.
- Have coaching experience with age-group and youth swimmers.
- Ideally have experience working within a school environment.
- Be an effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to inspire students.
- Be a proactive, flexible team player with energy, drive and enthusiasm.
- Hold appropriate swimming first aid and lifesaving qualifications, with a commitment to ongoing professional development.
Dulwich College (Singapore) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices which are aligned to the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. We hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All appointments are subject to an interview, identity checks, criminal record checks, social media checks, and successful references.
PEI Registration Number: 201027137D. Period of Registration: 09 January 2024 to 08 January 2028
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