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Aquatics Director

school
Hangzhou International School (HIS)
location
Hangzhou, China
salary
US 4000 - 5000 a month
Start date
Start August 2019
2 years
1
  • All Levels
  • University Graduate
  • Bachelor
  • 3 years of teaching experience
  • Physical Education
  • Teaching Credential/License
    Other Certification
  • Must be certified as a Water Safety Instructor or equivalent
  • Must have previous experience in a management or supervisory position at a similar aquatic center. - Must have current certification in standard first aid or equivalent
  • Must have current certification in American Red Cross, C.P.R. or equivalent
  • Must have lifeguard certification
  • Strong team player who has excellent interpersonal, management and leadership skills

Overseas Hired (OH) Staff Benefits for the 2019-20 School Year

  • Salary
  • Currency Exchange Option
  • Chinese Taxes
  • Displacement Allowance
  • Baggage Allowance
  • Visa Paperwork Allowance
  • Annual Travel Supplement
  • Tuition Waiver
  • Housing
  • Allowance for Utilities
  • Medical Insurance
  • Health and Dental Wellness
  • Transportation Allowance
  • Lunch
  • Recruitment Leave
  • Savings
  • Professional Growth Funding
  • Other Benefits: Currently, HIS teachers receive additional support for wellness initiatives, such as the public transportation and health & fitness allowances
  • 4 Leaves of Absence
    • Personal Leave
    • Sick Leave
    • Compassionate Leave
    • Professional Leave
    • Paid Maternity Leave is available after the 2nd complete year of employment

Title: Aquatics Coordinator

Scale: Determined by the Board upon recommendation of the Director of Schools

Reports to: Director of Schools or designee

 

Position Summary:

The Aquatics Coordinator acts as a swim instructor, coach and pool manager.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Planning and overseeing the School’s aquatics programs and services
  • Ensuring the quality and related safety of the programs (before, during and after school)
  • Acting as the lead HIS Swim Instructor by administering, supervising and promoting the HIS swimming program, as well as training staff in swimming instruction
  • Supervising the day-to-day operations of the pool facility, staff, supplies and equipment

 

Partial Listing of Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Core Curriculum and Athletic Program/After School Activities
  • Coordinate the development, implementation and evaluation of an HIS EY-12 curricular swimming program
  • Create the curricular swimming schedule, in cooperation with the EY-12 Physical Education Department
  • Take responsibility for all swim programs conducted at HIS whether instructional or recreational, utilizing volunteer teachers to assist in all programs
  • Take responsibility for writing policies and procedures that relate to the swimming pool and the swimming program (emergency procedures and drills, safety related policies)
  • Swim Instructor - Conduct swim team practices in a safe and friendly environment
  • Administer and conduct swimming meets
  • Promote swim 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. staff in swimming instruction
  • Take responsibility for the scheduling, promotion and safety of all aquatic programs and services
  • Coordinate the assessment of demand for and feasibility of open swim times and non-instructional aquatic programs 
  • Assist the Administration in determining and communicating the vision and goals of the Aquatics Department to the HIScommunity
  • Oversee the overall scheduling of all aquatic program and services, in cooperation with departments/colleagues
  • Take responsibility for budget development and purchasing related to all aquatic programs 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

 

HIS Believes: 

  • That each employee makes a significant contribution to our success
  • That contribution should not be limited to the assigned responsibilities

Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit the employee or HIS to only the work identified. It is the expectation of the School that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our organization.

This is a Direct to School Job
This is a Direct to School Job

HIS was founded in 2002 by the International Schools Foundation as a non-profit, independent, day school. ISF operates four international schools: two in Shanghai (SCIS), one in Hangzhou, and one in Cape Town (AISCT).

Approximately 650 students from over 45 nationalities attend HIS in grades Nursery through Grade 12. HIS is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and is authorized to deliver the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). The school is also currently in candidate status to offer the Primary Years and Middle Years Programs (IB PYP and MYP).

Over the years, HIS graduates have been accepted and enrolled in top universities worldwide. The school year offers robust after-school activities and sports programs available after school hours and additionally runs a 1-to-1 laptop initiative across Grades 4-12.

HIS also has a dedicated and talented group of educators on its campus. They are a diverse team comprised of 15 nationalities, most of whom come from the USA, Canada, England, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and China. Over 65% of the HIS teaching faculty carry postgraduate degrees in education.

This is a Direct to School Job
This is a Direct to School Job
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