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Company:American International School of Guangzhou AISG
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Location:Guangzhou
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Job function:Training
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Industry:Education
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Employment:Full time
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Experience:Mid-Senior level
About the company
Founded in 1981, the American International School of Guangzhou (AISG) is a fully WASC-accredited school that offers an American Diploma (including the DP) and the International Baccalaureate Primary Years programs.
The School is the oldest and most well-established in Southeast China, with 1,000+ students spread across two growing campuses (grades PK-5 on the Elementary School Campus and 6-12 on the Secondary School Campus). It is the only non-profit school in Guangzhou.
All prospective candidates are encouraged to further review AISG’s website and become familiar with the School.
Job description
---JOB OVERVIEW---
AISG is looking for an Aquatics Instructor who implements the AISG aquatic programming. The Aquatics Instructor reports to the Aquatics Coordinator.
The Aquatics Instructor provides instruction for all aspects of the aquatics programming including student activities, both during and after school hours, with emphasis on swimming instruction and promoting and coordinating activities for AISG community. The Aquatics Instructor will be expected to provide expertise in the day-to-day operation of all aquatic programs.
Our Ideal Candidate
· Has served in an aquatics position in the international school community
· Has experience and skill implementing a competitive and inclusive aquatics program that is both differentiated and sensitive to the developmental needs of school-aged students
· Possess strong communication skills and is a model collaborator with members of the community including but not limited to fellow aquatics department members, health and physical education department, School Service Office (SSO), and parent community.
· Has extensive experience in competitive swimming such as knowledge of stroke development, writing swim training plans, and hosting swimming invitationals.
--- DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES ---
· Implementing and leading aquatics lessons and training session for students and community.
· Implementing the physical education aquatics and co-curricular programs at the swimming pool.
· In collaboration with the Aquatics Coordinator; coordination, organization, and development of the AISG age-group swim program. Including, but not limited to training, home meets, away meets, travel and communication.
· Responsible for prevention, emergency care, and first aid injuries to swim patrons under their care.
· Maintain up-to-date Emergency Action Plans.
· Ensure that the aquatics facility is covered with onsite coverage according to school’s policy and procedure.
· Work collaboratively and maintain a line of communication with the lifeguard staff, swim coaches, health & physical education teachers, and facility maintenance personnel to maintain a safe aquatics center.
· Develop age-appropriate training plans for all AISG age-group swimmers.
· Travel to domestic and international events with teams.
· Serve as liaison among aquatics staff, lifeguard, and maintenance staff.
· Log and document emergency care as well as maintain accurate records of injuries according to Emergency Action Plan (EAP) protocol
· Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics and Activities as well as the Aquatics Coordinator.
· There is classroom teaching associated with this position
Skills & experience
· Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in aquatics (international school setting preferred)
· Minimum Bachelor’s degree in appropriate field.
· Lifeguard Certification by the American Red Cross (or equivalent) with up-to-date CPR and first aid qualification.
· English language proficiency (preferred bi/tri-lingual in Mandarin and/or Cantonese)
· Technical Proficiency with capability to use Active Hytek swim software
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills
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