BRIEF DESCRIPTIONThe Swimming Coach is responsible for planning, organizing, and delivering safe, engaging, and effective swimming lessons to pupils across different age groups and ability levels. The role involves developing pupils' swimming skills, water confidence, physical fitness, and awareness of water safety.
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Job Title: Swimming Coach
Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time Jobposting service
Job Purpose
The Swimming Coach is responsible for planning, organising, and delivering safe, engaging, and effective swimming lessons to pupils across different age groups and ability levels.
The role involves developing pupils' swimming skills, water confidence, physical fitness, and awareness of water safety while ensuring that all swimming activities comply with the school's safeguarding, health, and safety policies.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Swimming Instruction and Development:Plan and deliver structured swimming lessons appropriate to pupils' ages, abilities, and developmental needs.
Teach fundamental swimming skills, including water confidence, floating, breathing techniques, stroke development, and swimming endurance.
Develop pupils' swimming techniques and support progression from beginner to advanced levels.
Adapt teaching methods to accommodate pupils with different learning abilities and needs.
Monitor and assess pupils' progress, providing constructive feedback to encourage improvement.
Prepare pupils for swimming assessments, competitions, and other school swimming events where applicable.
Safety and Supervision:Maintain constant supervision of pupils during swimming lessons and other pool-related activities.
Enforce pool safety rules and ensure pupils understand and follow water safety procedures.
Conduct routine checks of the swimming pool area and equipment before lessons.
Identify and manage potential risks, taking immediate action where safety concerns arise.
Ensure appropriate pupil-to-coach ratios and adequate supervision during swimming sessions.
Be prepared to respond promptly to emergencies, including water-related incidents.
Maintain up-to-date lifesaving, first aid, and CPR certifications.
Lesson Planning and Administration:Develop swimming schemes of work, lesson plans, and programmes aligned with the school's Physical Education curriculum.
Maintain accurate attendance records and swimming progress reports.
Provide regular feedback to relevant teachers, the PE department, and school management on pupils' development.
Maintain records of swimming assessments, incidents, and equipment requirements.
Contribute to the organisation of swimming galas, competitions, and other school sporting activities.
Safeguarding and Pupil Welfare:Uphold the school's safeguarding and child protection policies at all times.
Maintain appropriate professional boundaries when interacting with pupils.
Ensure pupils are treated with dignity, fairness, and respect.
Report safeguarding concerns, accidents, injuries, and incidents promptly through the appropriate school channels.
Support an inclusive and positive learning environment where all pupils feel safe and encouraged to participate.
Ensure appropriate changing-room supervision arrangements in line with the school's safeguarding procedures.
Equipment and Facility Management:Ensure swimming equipment is maintained, stored, and used appropriately.
Report faulty equipment, pool maintenance concerns, and unsafe conditions promptly.
Monitor the general cleanliness and safety of the swimming environment.
Ensure swimming aids and training equipment are suitable for the pupils using them.
Collaboration and Communication:Work collaboratively with PE teachers, class teachers, school nurses, and other relevant staff.
Communicate pupils' progress and any concerns to the appropriate members of staff.
Liaise professionally with parents when required and through approved school communication channels.
Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and relevant school activities.
Support the school's wider sports development and extracurricular programmes.
General Responsibilities:Comply with all school policies, procedures, and professional standards.
Participate in performance reviews and professional development activities.
Demonstrate punctuality, professionalism, accountability, and a positive attitude.
Undertake other reasonable duties assigned by the school management in line with the requirements of the role.
Application Closing Date11th November, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their resume to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
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