Head of Swimming

Position Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Strategy

• Lead and manage all day-to-day operations and coaching staff for the Grade 6–12 Competitive Swimming Program, reporting to the SAS Aquatics Coordinator on program performance, budget, and collaborative outcomes.

• Develop and implement competitive swimming programs aligned with SAS values and long-term athlete development pathways.

• Participate in aquatics-related research and development initiatives for SAS.

• Plan and implement high-quality training programs to support competitive and performance swimmers.

• Support and/or coach elementary, development, and High School Varsity teams as required.

• Ensure consistent training methodology and seamless progression for student-athletes entering the Grade 6–12 program.

• Coach and plan holiday camps and clinics as required (e.g., Summer, Fall, Thanksgiving, Winter breaks)

• Coordinate and support day-to-day operations of the Eagle Club Aquatics program.

• Plan and coordinate on-campus swim meets and club nights.

• Maintain rosters, meet entries, records, and relevant documentation.

• Manage program communications and maintain appropriate records.

• Actively collaborate with the aquatics coaching team across preschool to Grade 12.

• Build and maintain positive working relationships with Singapore Aquatics.

• Network with coaches from other schools and swimming clubs locally and internationally.

• Support the interests of IASAS, ACSIS, and other athletic associations as defined by SAS.

• Ensure child safeguarding and pool health and safety protocols are followed at all times.

• Assist in the delivery of professional development for aquatics and relevant staff.

• Undertake required training and support other areas of the program as needed.

• Travel within Singapore and internationally for competitions.

• Complete other duties and projects as assigned by the SAS Aquatics Coordinator.

The above job description is only indicative of the broad set of duties and responsibilities. Distribution of tasks is assigned by the supervisor. Other tasks may be assigned on the job, as deemed necessary by the supervisor.

• Exemplifies the SAS core values of Compassion, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, and Honesty, and actively contributes to a positive and professional work environment.

• Embraces differences in culture, background, ability, identity, and perspective, and believes these differences should be respected and celebrated.

• Is someone who willingly and enthusiastically steps in to support colleagues when needed, or simply because it is the right thing to do.

• Demonstrates a sense of humor, humility, and optimism in their work and leadership approach.

• Is committed to safeguarding children and willingly adheres to and actively follows all SAS safeguarding policies and procedures.

• Possesses familiarity and experience with the Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) model and applies this knowledge through thoughtful, multi-year planning.

• Performs their role in a manner that consistently reflects positively on Singapore American School.

• Demonstrates a strong passion for swimming and a genuine commitment to helping student-athletes reach their maximum potential.

• Employs a positive, inclusive leadership style that supports the development of swimmers, fellow coaches, and other SAS employees.

• Is committed to establishing an environment that fosters positive team attitudes, self-discipline, sportsmanship, leadership, responsibility, and an appreciation for the importance of academics among student-athletes.

• Advises and counsels swimmers pursuing development opportunities and/or collegiate competition, including writing letters of recommendation when requested.

• Demonstrates the ability to train, mentor, and support the coaching team to achieve success.

• Communicates clearly and effectively with coaching staff, students, and parents.

• Enjoys working collaboratively within a team-oriented environment.

• Bachelor’s degree (or similar), from an accredited college or university,…