St Christopher's School (SPARTA Academy)
About St Christopher’s School & SPARTA Academy:
St Christopher’s School is an acclaimed non-profit British international school in Bahrain, consistently ranked among the world’s top international schools. Operating under the school’s umbrella, SPARTA (St Christopher’s Sports Academy) provides elite-level coaching and athletic development programs across various disciplines, including swimming, football, tennis, and gymnastics, catering to both students and the wider local community.
Position Purpose:
The SPARTA Assistant Swim Coach supports the Head Swim Coach and Aquatics Director in planning, organizing, and delivering high-quality swimming instruction across all age groups and skill levels. Based across the school’s state-of-the-art aquatic facilities in Bahrain, this role focuses on developing stroke mechanics, water safety, endurance, and competitive squad training within the SPARTA Swimming Academy framework.
Key Responsibilities & Operational Expectations:
1. Swim Instruction & Squad Coaching:
– Assist in delivering structured learn-to-swim lessons, stroke refinement sessions, and competitive squad training workouts for children and adults.
– Teach fundamental water safety, breath control, body position, and proper technique across all four competitive strokes (Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Butterfly).
– Provide constructive, real-time feedback and technical correction to swimmers to encourage personal growth and athletic progression.
2. Program Operations & Safety Compliance:
– Ensure the safety and well-being of all participants by enforcing pool rules, maintaining vigilant deck supervision, and adhering to strict health and safety protocols.
– Assist with setup, breakdown, and proper maintenance of pool equipment (e.g., lane ropes, kickboards, fins, timing systems).
– Support the organization and execution of swim meets, inter-school galas, trials, and seasonal sports camps hosted by SPARTA.
3. Student Progress & Communication:
– Track student attendance, evaluate skill milestones, and contribute to progress reports for parents and academy leadership.
– Maintain positive, professional relationships with parents, offering constructive updates on their child’s swimming development.
– Serve as an encouraging role model, fostering a fun, inclusive, and disciplined sports environment.
Qualifications, Required Experience & Core Competencies:
– Certifications & Licensure:
* Certified Swimming Teacher / Coach qualification (e.g., ASA/Swim England Level 1 or Level 2, STA Level 2, USA Swimming, or equivalent national governing body certification).
* Valid Lifeguarding Certification (RLSS NPLQ or equivalent) and First Aid / CPR / AED certification.
– Required Experience:
* Minimum 1 to 2 years of hands-on experience teaching learn-to-swim programs or coaching competitive youth swim squads.
– Key Skills & Competencies:
* Excellent command of spoken English; strong communication skills suitable for instructing children.
* Strong swimming capability with an in-depth understanding of stroke technique, biomechanics, and aquatic safety drills.
* Energetic, patient, and engaging personality with a high degree of responsibility and child safeguarding awareness.
Compensation & Benefits Package:
– Competitive salary package aligned with experience and coaching qualifications.
– Access to world-class educational and athletic facilities.
– Comprehensive medical insurance coverage.
– Continuous professional development and coaching certification growth opportunities within the SPARTA Sports Academy network.
To apply for this job please visit st-chris.schoolrecruiter.com.