About GISU:
Galaxy International School Uganda (GISU) is a co-educational school which provides international education to students between 2 and 19 years of age. From kindergarten to year 13 students are taught using student-centred methods. Emphasis is on the development of the whole person. Students in years 10 and 11 are prepared for the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) examination and those in years 12 and 13 are prepared for Cambridge A level examination. These examinations administered by Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) are recognised worldwide. The school is privately owned with a Board of Governors and the day to day running of the school is managed by the Principal. The school is staffed with qualified and experienced staff from UK, USA, Canada, Turkey and East Africa.
Job Summary: The Swimming Coach will support the Galaxy International School by being responsible for keeping a check on the physical condition and mental attitude of your swimmers. You will support swimmers by attending events and competitions of galaxy international school.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· The incumbent will support swimmers by attending events.
· Swimming teachers help people of all ages and abilities to develop swimming skills and techniques, and to exercise in water.
· Swimming coaches train and develop competitive swimmers.
· If you are a good swimmer, and you could motivate and inspire others to develop their skills, this job could suit you well.
· To do this job you would need to be a good communicator and have the ability to encourage people and put them at their ease.
· The incumbent will qualify as a swimming teacher or coach by completing qualifications awarded
· As a swimming teacher or coach you would: teach or coach one-to-one or in groups plan and deliver sessions appropriate to the level of swimmer provide explanations and demonstrate swimming techniques correct faults in swimming techniques and identify ways to improve performance make sure safety standards are followed check that life-saving equipment is in full working order organize and supervise assistants and helpers
· Deal with all minor injuries and accidents.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The Swimming teacher or coach you should have: an interest and ability in swimming
· Excellent communication skills
· Proven ability to inspire confidence and motivate swimmers perseverance and patience
· Excellent organizational skills
· Proven ability to encourage people and put them at ease a commitment to swimming participation for all drive and enthusiasm a competitive personality.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send a professional CV with a colored passport photograph in the top right hand corner of the first page. Applications must include your date of birth, nationality, marital status, number of dependents and full contact details.
Remember to include the email addresses of two professional references and send applications to application@gisu.ac.ug