Lifeguard

Lifeguard Job Number: UAE00302
Job Type: Non-Teaching
School / Entity Name: SABIS International School, Aljada, Sharjah
Department: Administration

About SABIS
SABIS is a global education network that has an active presence in 21 countries on five continents and educates students in both the private and public sectors. SABIS schools implement the proven, proprietary SABIS Educational System, which has been developed and refined for over 135 years. All students in the SABIS Network benefit from a long tradition of excellence in education, a reputation that is rooted in a well-developed philosophy that seeks to provide students with a top-quality education that prepares them to meet the challenges of a changing world. For more information about the SABIS Network, visit: www.sabis.net.

Job Purpose
Enabling the success of students to reach their potential through the implementation of the extracurricular SABIS curriculum and through the consistent use of the SABIS teaching methodology.

Key Responsibilities

• Teaching lessons according to the SABIS Physical Education Curriculum and the SABIS Point System.
• Completing all lesson plans and maintaining daily reflection of the lessons. The plans and evaluations will be reviewed by the head of department (HOD).
• Training students for competitions, including the development of written practice plans, performance tracking, and associated departmental reports.
• Supporting the development and implementation of drills and activities related to the objectives of a swimming lesson.
• Attending competitions between SABIS schools upon request.
• Attending Saturday activities upon request.
• Remaining actively involved in extracurricular activities.
• Taking care of equipment, including organization, set-up, and pick-up in the pool area.
• Performing and accurately recording daily water quality testing as determined by Administration.
• Completing all forms for students in training (including accident forms, SLO charts, etc.).
• Maintaining effective discipline and reporting infractions to the Supervisor/Head Supervisor through the use of the discipline sheet, and if necessary, following up with a written incident report.
• Assisting students in developing an active lifestyle.
• Ensuring that students understand the importance of safety in the water and implement that knowledge at all times.
• Meeting at least weekly with the HOD to discuss issues and concerns.
• Maintaining an updated life-saving certificate.

Ideal Requirements

• Bachelor degree in a related subject matter and/or equivalent.
• English Proficient.
• MS Office needed components.
• Communication Skills.
• Ability to work within a team.

Employment Requirements
Must meet all employment requirements including, but not limited to, country and local education and certification requirements, reference checks, and criminal background checks. Additional details about this position will only be provided to short-listed candidates.

SABIS is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.