Swimming Coach

Provision of coaching and training to university teams, members and regular users of the pool. Ensure the safety of users while conducting the training session.

Key Accountabilities:

• Supervise the safety of all areas within the pool facility and perform rescues when necessary to ensure the well-being of the community.
• Plan and effectively organize class time to maximize practice and development for team members.
• Assist the Swimming Pool Officer in preparing and executing pool-related activities, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services to all users.
• Maintain the pool facility to the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene at all times.
• Support the opening and closing procedures of the facility and assist in monitoring the premises for security.
• Interact with the community in a respectful and responsible manner. Welcome all facility users, promote a positive image of the pool, and deliver excellent customer service.
• Adhere to all Pool Safe Operating Procedures at all times.
• Maintain vigilant supervision of the swimming pool area in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive program for the selection and training of LUMS swimming teams. Accompany teams to Intervarsity championships as required.
• Organize competitions for the LUMS community and maintain accurate records of teams and events.
• Assist the Pool Officer in maintaining sports equipment, activity areas, and storage facilities in a clean, safe, and organized condition.
• Lead the setup, operation, and dismantling of equipment for events and activities. Perform minor repairs as needed.
• Conduct routine checks of members' receipts or cards to verify proof of payment for pool entry.
• Ensure that all pool equipment is properly stored in a safe and secure manner when not in use.
• Serve as the swim instructor, responsible for teaching all swim lesson participants.
• Instruct and evaluate students enrolled in swim lessons.
• Submit completed report cards, skill assessment sheets, and attendance records in a timely manner.
• Plan and conduct the summer swim program for school children.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of CPR and emergency medical procedures.
• Ability to instruct swimming lessons.
• Knowledge of swimming strokes and teaching levels.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work without supervision.
• Ability to lead and motivate staff.
• Ability to demonstrate skills as required for class content and use teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings, lifejackets, etc.

Skills:

• Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork.
• Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

Behavior:

• Accommodative
• Friendly
• Reliable
• Flexible
• Motivated

Experience:

• Minimum three years of relevant experience.
• Previous work as a swimming coach.

Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Qualified first aider. (CPR).

What We Offer:

LUMS offers a dynamic work culture that encourages learning and innovation, skills development, and contribution to areas beyond your job role. You will have the opportunity to learn and interact with the best academic minds in Pakistan, as well as to work with highly experienced professionals.

We believe in the pursuit of knowledge, provide the freedom to explore across different disciplines and value the diverse expression of all community members for mutual learning and advancement.

The LUMS campus offers all the facilities and amenities of a world-class university, including a Sports Complex offering international standard courts for badminton, squash, tennis, basketball and volleyball, a FINA certified 25M swimming pool, and separate gyms for women and men.

Discounts:

LUMS also provides a wide range of corporate discounts and internal educational discounts to its community as a token of each member's value to our community. Our internal educational discounts include waiver of undergraduate tuition fees of employees' children studying at LUMS, scholarships for master's programs in several schools, and executive development programs offered by the nationally recognized Rausing Executive Development Center (REDC).

LUMS is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive workplace for all our employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, caste, ethnicity, age, non-disqualifying physical or psychological disability or social status. Candidates belonging to minority groups are encouraged to apply.

Application Instructions:

If you believe you meet the essential criteria mentioned above, please apply by sending your resume to hrd@lums.edu.pk. Kindly include the subject line "Application for Swimming Coach" in your email.