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Posted: Oct 28, 2026

Deadline: Nov 15, 2026

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Connecting JOBS Among PRIVATE SCHOOLS (Primary, JSS & Secondary) - ALL Teaching & Non-Teaching Staff.

Head of Swimming and Sports

Role purpose

Build a safe, joyful and developmentally appropriate swimming and physical- education programme that helps young children gain water confidence, movement skills, discipline and a lifelong love of activity.

Design and deliver age-appropriate swimming, physical education and movement programmes for children aged 2–5.
Develop pool operating procedures, lesson ratios, supervision rules, emergency protocols and equipment checks.
Assess children’s water confidence and physical development and maintain accurate progress records.
Train teachers and assistants in safe transitions, changing routines and poolside supervision.
Lead sports days, movement activities and family participation events.
Maintain first-aid, rescue and incident-response readiness at all times.
Support inclusive participation for children with differing physical confidence and developmental needs.
Coordinate timetables and facility use without disrupting core learning.
Qualifications and experience
Diploma or degree in Physical Education, Sports Science, Recreation or a related field.
Recognised swimming-instructor and lifesaving certification; current First Aid and CPR certification are mandatory.
5–10 years of relevant coaching or physical-education experience, with substantial experience teaching young children.
Strong knowledge of pool safety, child safeguarding and age-appropriate motor development.
Energetic, observant and disciplined.
Experience building a programme or leading other coaches is preferred.
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Head of Swimming and Sports