Head of Aquatics
THAILAND, BANGKOK
NIST International School
Listed December 22, 2020

Head of Aquatics

The Position

NIST International School seeks a highly experienced and forward ­thinking Head of Aquatics from August 2021.

Main Responsibilities

The Head of Aquatics acts as a swimming instructor, coach, and pool manager. Responsibilities will include:

• Strategic planning and oversight of the learn to swim, recreational aquatics, competitive swim team, service, and community programmes
• Ensuring the quality and related safety of the programmes (before, during, and after school)
• Acting as the lead NIST Swimming Instructor by administering, supervising, and promoting the NIST swimming programme, as well as training staff in swimming instruction
• Supervising the day-to-day operations of the pool facility, staff, supplies, and equipment
• Overseeing NIST-X exhibition water safety standards and training
• Carrying out communication with the student body and parent community
• Reports to the Director of Athletics & Activities

Person Specifications

Qualifications and Experience

• Preferred Bachelor’s degree in education in Physical Education or related sports field
• ASCA Level 2 or higher, ASCTA Silver or higher, ASA Level III, or Bronze License or higher coaching certification or equivalent
• Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certification or Equivalent
• Lifeguarding, Lifeguarding Instructor (LGI), CPR, First Aid, and AED certification
• Current Teaching Certificate with a minimum of 2 years of teaching experience
• At least 5 years of experience within a management role or leading an aquatics coaching team
• Minimum 5 years of successful coaching experience (with a proven track record) to include a detailed understanding of the performance needs of developing swimmers
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working as a swimming coach
• Excellent understanding of stroke technique and swimming skills and experience in both Learn to Swim and Coaching Age group swimming
• Experience/training working with MYP and/or PYP curriculums to help with curriculum articulation across school for swimming
• Computer knowledge and skills using Google Docs, Hy-Tek’s Meet Manager, and Team Manager Swim Software an advantage
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a ‘can-do’ attitude
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Flexibility in working with different personalities
• Excellent critical thinking and an ability to learn on the go

Partial Listing of Duties and Responsibilities

• Core P.E Curriculum and Athletic Programme/Extracurricular Activities Programme
• Coordinate the development, implementation, and evaluation of a NIST EY – Y11 curricular swimming programme
• Create the curricular swimming schedule, in cooperation with the Elementary & Secondary Physical Education Departments
• Take responsibility for all swim programmes conducted at NIST whether instructional or recreational
• Take responsibility for writing policies and procedures that relate to the swimming pool and the swimming programme (emergency procedures and drills, safety-related policies)
• Swimming Instructor – Conduct swim team practices in a safe and friendly environment
• Administer and conduct swimming meets
• Promote swimming team participation
• Respond quickly to all emergency situations
• Administers any first aid needed by the victim of an accident
• Observes and enforces all rules and regulations of the facility
• Training the P.E & Coaching staff in swimming instruction
• Delivering Lifeguarding/ Life-Saving training to the P.E team, Coaching staff, and other faculty members
• Take responsibility for the scheduling, promotion, and safety of all aquatic programmes and services
• Coordinate the assessment of demand for and feasibility of open swimming times and non-instructional aquatic programmes
• Assist the Administration in determining and communicating the vision and goals of the Aquatics Department to the NIST community
• Oversee the overall scheduling of all aquatic programmes and services, in cooperation with departments/colleagues
• Take responsibility for budget development and purchasing related to all aquatic programmes and services
• Take responsibility for in-service training for faculty, swimming instructors/aides, lifeguards as necessary
• Take responsibility for the supervision of day-to-day operations of the swimming pool including monitoring the maintenance, security, and safety of the overall pool environment
• Take responsibility for the opening and closing of the swimming pool
• Responsible for the supervision of lifeguards and other staff working in the swimming pool
• Set and oversee safety standards for all events in the swimming pool
• Other ongoing duties as assigned

How to Apply:

Applicants interested in this position can apply directly to NIST by sending their cover letter & CV to employment@nist.ac.th

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