Sports Coach – Swimming Specialist 

Job Description

Jumeirah English Speaking School (JESS) is a leading British International School in the Middle East and has been continuously rated as ‘Outstanding’ by the Dubai School Inspection Bureau (DSIB). We are also listed in the Spears Top 100 schools ranking.

We promote a supportive learning environment where students always feel determined to do their best and where both effort and achievement are warmly acknowledged. 

At all levels, JESS provides opportunities to show curiosity, excellence, commitment, integrity, respect and care. 

Our mission is to discover brilliance in every individual, build community through respect and a sense of belonging and empower people to act with purpose to ‘Make a Difference‘ in the world. Find out more about JESS at www.jess.sch.ae

JESS Jumeirah Primary School is seeking a well – qualified, enthusiastic coach or graduate specialising in Swimming to start in August 2025. The successful candidate will have the ability to extend, challenge and develop our most able swimmers, as well as possessing the ability to inspire and nurture a love for the sport in every pupil in the school. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable coaching and teaching experience whilst being part of an accomplished department. 

The successful candidate will hold a specialist coaching qualification and hold a high level of technical knowledge. Experience in coaching other sports would be desirable.

 The role involves the following: 

• To work collaboratively to develop a progressive swimming programme to guide coaching throughout the school 
• To contribute to the overall development of the Physical Education curriculum / Sports Programme and work collaboratively with colleagues using initiative where possible 
• To plan and deliver swimming squad sessions that will focus on the individual swimmer’s development 
• To plan and deliver engaging swim lessons for primary school students across the different year groups (primary age groups) to motivate and inspire our students 
• To foster a positive and encouraging environment to help students build confidence in the water 
• Monitor and assess students’ progress, providing feedback and support 
• Being involved in after school and weekend fixtures/tournaments 
• Being an integral part of the department and within the wider school community 

JESS aspires to cement its position as a leading sporting school in the region and on the international stage. This is a very exciting opportunity for the right candidate. The department is well resourced and supported.

As part of our commitment to our staff’s personal and professional development, comprehensive professional development will be provided to the successful candidate, who will:

• be fully qualified and experienced Sports Coach with a relevant degree in Sports Science and/or a relevant professional swimming coaching qualification

• have relevant recent professional development that qualifies the candidate for this position

• have extensive swimming coaching experience/swims to a high standard

The package offers a generous salary, which includes a housing allowance, and Health care insurance.

All applications for this role must be supported by a current CV and covering letter, added as supporting documents to the online JESS application addressed to Mr. L Rees, Headteacher, Jumeirah English Speaking School. E-mail: recruitment@jess.sch.ae

Due to the expected volume of applications, we will only contact those applicants that are shortlisted for interview. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

Closing Date is 31May 2025

JESS is committed to providing a safe and happy environment for all its staff and in which its students can thrive and learn. JESS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its employees and students. All employees are subject to appropriate vetting procedures including satisfactory police clearance certificates for all counties in which a successful candidate has resided including home country is required. For candidates coming from or who have resided in the UK the most recent Enhanced DBS and an International Certificate of Police Clearance (ICPC)is required. All candidates will require as a minimum 2 satisfactory references. All candidates who have worked as adults and who have resided in the UK will be subject to prohibition and barring checks.

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