PE Technician/ Swimming Coach (Learning Assistant position) (March 2025 sta

at  Dubai British School Jumeirah ParkDubai

DUBAI BRITISH SCHOOL JUMEIRAH PARK IS SEEKING A PE TECHNICIAN/ SWIMMING COACH TO JOIN THEIR LEADING BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL IN MAR 2025.

Dubai British School Jumeirah Park is seeking a PE Technician/ Swimming Coach to join our thriving school, set in the heart of the Jumeirah Park community.
This is an excellent opportunity for a suitably qualified individual who is passionate and forward thinking and who will thrive in our vibrant learning environment. The successful candidate will be welcomed into a team that fosters pedagogical discussion, embraces our vision of “Enjoy, Aspire, achieve” and aims to make their subject accessible to all students. In return you will have the opportunity to work in a premium, state-of-the-art school with a committed and dedicated staff. We have a pro-active approach to continuing professional, personal development and wellbeing, and the successful candidate will join a school where our values and our community are integral to our ethos.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for further details.

EDUCATION:

• Certification in lifeguarding and swim instruction (e.g., Red Cross Water Safety Instructor) is typically required
• High school diploma or equivalent

Experience:

• Previous experience as a swim coach and/or PE technician is advantageous
• Familiarity with organizing and coordinating sports events

Competencies:

• Strong organizational skills to manage equipment, coordinate events, and handle administrative tasks
• Ability to inspire and motivate PE staff and students

Attributes:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with students, parents, and colleagues
• Genuine enthusiasm for promoting physical fitness, health, and well-being among students

AT DUBAI BRITISH SCHOOL JUMEIRAH PARK (DBSJP), IT IS OUR GOAL THAT EVERY STUDENT IS GIVEN THE TOOLS TO MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE DURING THEIR TIME WITH US AND BEYOND. UNDER THE SHARED DUBAI BRITISH SCHOOL’S VISION, OF ENJOY, ASPIRE, ACHIEVE, WE PROVIDE THE FACILITIES, RESOURCES AND INSPIRATION IN WHICH STUDENTS CAN ENJOY THEIR SCHOOLING EXPERIENCE, AND ULTIMATELY ACHIEVE THEIR LIFE GOALS.

Opened in 2015, DBSJP was designed with the learning needs of 21st century students in mind. The multi-cultural environment delivers a well-rounded British education within a truly international school community, in an environment that recognizes and nurtures individual talents and celebrates diversity.
At DBSJP we believe that children who have high levels of emotional, behavioural and social wellbeing live happy, purposeful and productive lives. Our approach is to develop a community of learners who are positive, engaged and connected in line with our school’s vision statement. We achieve this through our extensive, balanced and ambitious curriculum. We place an equally significant value on sports, the expressive arts and enrichment opportunities, as well as the highest standards of teaching across all subjects and key stages.
Our staff and students operate in an atmosphere that promotes self-confidence, excellence and celebrates success. Our school encourages our young people to realise, reach for and ultimately fulfil their aspirations and ambitions and we embrace a wide range of programmes to support our learners at every stage of their educational journey

JOB PURPOSE:

The PE Technician and Swim Coach is a dual-role position responsible for supporting the Physical Education department as a technician and coaching students in swimming. This role involves assisting with the coordination of PE classes, maintaining equipment, and providing instruction and coaching for students participating in swimming activities.
This dual-role position requires an individual with a passion for physical education and swimming, strong organizational skills, and the ability to provide effective coaching and instruction to students of varying skill levels. The PE Technician and Swim Coach contribute to creating a positive and engaging environment for students in both the classroom and aquatic setting.

PLEASE VISIT OUR CANDIDATE BROCHURE IN THE ATTACHED DOCUMENTS TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT DUBAI BRITISH SCHOOL JUMEIRAH PARK AND THE JOB DESCRIPTIONS FOR THE ROLE.

The closing date for applications is Friday, 14th February 2025, but applications will be reviewed as they are received and the school reserves the right to make an earlier appointment. As part of your application,

• Please complete and submit our registration questionnaire that you will find in supporting documents, and
• Upload your updated CV

As this is a locally hired position, you are required to be inside UAE with either a transferable visa or dependant residence visa.