Swimming Teacher (Female) at St. Saviour’s School Full Time

St. Saviour’s School is currently seeking for application from qualified applicants to fill the vacant position of Swimming Teacher (Female). interested and qualified applicants can apply via the details below

St. Saviour’s School Ebute – Metta, the pioneer School of the St. Saviour’s Schools (St. Saviour’s School, Ebute – Metta and St. Saviour’s School, Ikoyi) was founded in 1951 and for 47 years provided quality education to primary school-age children. In 1998 the St. Saviour’s School, Ebute – Metta in a bid to continue nurturing children, started the nursery school and today proudly provides an enabling environment which inspires excellence and lifelong learning to children between ages 3 and 11.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Swimming Teacher (Female)

Location: Ebute-Metta, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Academics
Number of Subordinates: Nil
Level: Mid-Senior
Reports to: Deputy Head Teacher

Job Summary

• To effectively deliver swimming instruction and individual experiences across the range of abilities and ages within the school.
• To records and maintains student information.
• To communicate with all parties involved in the education of the student.

Specific Duties

• Implement agreed school policies and guidelines
• Teach swimming techniques, swimming strokes, and water safety rules to students with varying swimming abilities.
• Assist the more experienced swimmers to enhance their swimming abilities.
• Provide an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Set clear targets, based on prior attainment, for pupils’ learning
• Provide a stimulating learning environment, where resources can be accessed appropriately by all pupils
• Keep appropriate and efficient records, integrating formative and summative assessment into weekly and termly planning
• Report to parents on the development, progress and attainment of pupils behaviour policy
• Ensure prompt and regular attendance of pupils.
• Establish and enforce rules of conduct; supervise students on the swimming pool.
• Demonstrate skills being taught and assist students in performing skills.
• Promote club activities
• Organise and promote participation in swimming galas/competitions.
• Collaborate with the physical education teacher to rganise interhouse sports competitions
• Prepare strong teams for competitions and bring back laurels
• Evaluate student skills, behaviour and performance on a continuous basis and maintain records of individual student achievement.
• Plan and implement swimming lessons that take into account students’ abilities and provide for appropriate learning experiences for each student’s progressive development.
• Instruct pupils about the basics of swimming individually and in groups.
• Provide explanations and demonstrate swimming techniques
• Identify incorrect swimming techniques, correct students accordingly and assess ways to improve performance
• Ensuring that the swimming pool and environs are kept clean and tidy.
• Assessing the progress of students and adjusting teaching programs accordingly.
• Teach safety rules, implement ground rules related to each activity and monitor students to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Maintain Health and Safety requirements in the swimming pool area.
• Maintain records of individual progress and keep appropriate records.
• Conduct special coaching programmes during school holidays.
• Manage the use and upkeep of all equipment and material utilised in the swimming pool area.
• Take responsibility for pupils and direct staff/volunteers in all areas of the swimming pool.
• Seek professional development in all matters affecting efficiency as a swimming coach.
• Actively promote the agreed aims and vision of the school.
• Communicate and interact with students, parents, staff, and the community as required.
• Communicate and co-operate with specialists from outside agencies
• Maintain student grading and keep appropriate and efficient records, integrating formative and summative assessment into weekly and termly planning.
• Provide emergency response and administer first aid as and when required.
• Undertake specific duties at whole school functions and events that may be regarded as within the duties of this post.
• Always dress neatly and uphold the name of the school
• Be abreast with and adhere to all school policies
• To undertake such duties that may be reasonably regarded as within the nature of the duties of the post. Any changes of a permanent nature shall be incorporated into the job description in specific terms.
• Any other duties as directed by the Head Teacher.

Qualifications
Required Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education.
• Registered teacher, Completion of lifeguard training including First Aid and CPR certification.
• Required Experience
• Minimum of 4 years experience as swimming teacher/Coach.

Competencies
Technical Competencies:

• Child pedagogy
• Knowledge of rules and regulations of swimming
• Health and safety procedure in the swimming pool
• Deep and surface dive
• Classroom Management
• Curriculum Building
• Coaching and/or athletic experience
• MS Office Suite Proficiency
• Pupils’ assessment
• IT savvy.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Attention to details
• Intuition
• Empathy
• Passionate for teaching children
• Integrity
• Motivation
• Organisational skills
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Time Management skills.

Application Closing Date
29th March, 2022.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.