Swimming Coach

Purpose of Role

The Swimming Coach is responsible for planning, delivering, and assessing high‑quality swimming instruction in line with the British Curriculum Physical Education framework, while ensuring full compliance with ADEK health, safety, and safeguarding requirements. The role supports students’ physical development, water confidence, and life‑saving skills within a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Aspen Heights British School (AHBS) is a truly inclusive school located on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi. The school is proud of its inclusive ethos and its commitment to ensuring all children receive personalised learning experiences and the appropriate support to make progress across all areas.

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Well‑being and safety are essential for learners and are consistently protected through identifying potential safeguarding and health & safety issues and acting appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well‑being of ourselves and others.

Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on what is most important and makes the most difference, applying school policies and procedures and embodying shared community values.

Are financially responsible. We make careful financial choices based on the needs of the children, students and the school.

Learn continuously. We are driven by getting better, engaging positively with personal and professional development and school improvement.

• Plan and deliver structured swimming lessons aligned with the British Curriculum PE outcomes, including water safety, stroke development, and personal survival skills.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of students of varying abilities, ages and confidence levels.
• Assess student progress, provide feedback and maintain accurate records of attainment and participation.
• Promote positive attitudes towards physical fitness, teamwork and water safety.

• Ensure active supervision of students during all swimming sessions in collaboration with the School Lifeguard.
• Enforce pool safety rules, emergency procedures and school policies in accordance with ADEK standards.
• Ensure appropriate student behaviour and manage routines effectively during lessons.

• Follow all ADEK‑related health, safety and risk‑assessment requirements for aquatic activities.
• Conduct pre‑lesson safety checks of teaching areas and equipment.
• Report incidents, accidents or concerns promptly and accurately following school procedures.

• Adhere strictly to the school’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy in line with ADEK expectations.
• Maintain professional boundaries and act as a positive role model at all times.
• Report any safeguarding or welfare concerns immediately to the Designated Safeguarding Lead.

• Work collaboratively with PE staff, lifeguards and school leadership to ensure safe and effective lesson delivery.
• Communicate effectively with parents and staff when required regarding student progress and safety.
• Participate in school events, training and professional development as required.

Perform other duties that the Head of PE may request from time to time.

• Valid Swimming Coaching Certification recognised in the UAE.
• Current First Aid and CPR Certification.

• Proven experience teaching swimming, preferably in a school or youth‑focused environment.
• Familiarity with the British Curriculum PE framework and age‑appropriate swimming progression.
• Knowledge of ADEK health, safety and safeguarding expectations in schools.

• High level of vigilance, responsibility and professionalism.
• Calm, decisive and confident in emergency situations.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Physically fit with strong swimming and rescue capability.
• Cultural awareness and respect…