As a leading international school in Singapore, Stamford American International School (Stamford American) caters to students aged 2 months to 18 years old. With students from 79 countries and over 3000 students across two state-of-the-art campuses, we offer a dynamic educational journey emphasizing student well-being and academic excellence.
Stamford American is proud to be an IB World School, offering the full continuum of the International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes: the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), and IB Diploma Programme (DP). The school’s outstanding faculty comprising more than 350 experienced and highly qualified teachers from over 40 nationalities, through a competitive recruitment process. Educators are highly skilled in their content areas and pedagogy, but equally important, they excel at building strong relationships and creating an environment where students feel safe, supported, and valued.
The school now has an exciting opportunity for a Swim Coach to join our Athletics & CCA team.
About the Role:
The SAIS Aquatics Team is inviting applications for a dedicated, passionate, and experienced Competitive Swim Coach to join our Aquatics program and work with our competitive swim squads. This role focuses on delivering and supporting our swim program while coordinating related activities, with opportunities to coach athletes across developmental and performance levels. The ideal candidate will be flexible, energetic, and adaptable to our growing swim program.
Position Requirements:
- At least 3 years of swim coaching experience
- Lifeguarding experience in pool environment
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Able to work with children of different age groups.
- Able to multitask and work independently.
- Interpersonal skills and ability to relate confidently to parents and students
- Computer literate (Microsoft & google applications,, Apple OS)
- Experience with Hytek, Team Unify or other meet software, desirable
- Demonstrates the Stamford Values – Courage, Ingenuity, Compassion, Integrity
- Demonstrates the Athletic Values: Resilience, Outstanding Character, Ambition and Respect.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma
- UKCC Level 2 Swim Coach or International Governing Body Equivalent
- Current Lifeguard Qualification required or ability to achieve prior to commencement of role
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With a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, all potential employees undergo mandatory pre-employment background checks, and appointments are contingent upon satisfactory completion of all reference and background checks, as required by our parent organization, Cognita.
The school is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued. There is no discrimination on the basis of age, ethnicity, nationality, gender, religion, sexual orientation, family status, pregnancy, marital status, medical or mental health history, physical characteristics, or disability. All applications from qualified candidates are welcome.
Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the recruitment process.