Aquatics Director

HIS was founded in 2002 by the International Schools Foundation as a non-profit, independent, day school.

• Planning and overseeing the School’s aquatics programs and services
  
• Ensuring the quality and related safety of the programs (before, during and after school)
  
• Acting as the lead HIS Swim Instructor by administering, supervising and promoting the HIS swimming program, as well as training staff in swimming instruction
  
• Supervising the day-to-day operations of the pool facility, staff, supplies and equipment
  
• Core Curriculum and Athletic Program/After School Activities
  
• Coordinate the development, implementation and evaluation of an HIS EY-12 curricular swimming program
  
• Create the curricular swimming schedule, in cooperation with the EY-12 Physical Education Department
  
• Take responsibility for all swim programs conducted at HIS whether instructional or recreational, utilizing volunteer teachers to assist in all programs
  
• Take responsibility for writing policies and procedures that relate to the swimming pool and the swimming program (emergency procedures and drills, safety related policies)
  
• Swim Instructor - Conduct swim team practices in a safe and friendly environment
  
• Administer and conduct swimming meets
  
• Promote swim team participation
  
• Respond quickly to all emergency situations
  
• Administers any first aid needed by the victim of an accident
  
• Observes and enforces all rules and regulations of the facility
  
• Training the P.E. staff in swimming instruction
  
• Take responsibility for the scheduling, promotion and safety of all aquatic programs and services
  
• Coordinate the assessment of demand for and feasibility of open swim times and non-instructional aquatic programs
  
• Assist the Administration in determining and communicating the vision and goals of the Aquatics Department to the HIS community
  
• Oversee the overall scheduling of all aquatic program and services, in cooperation with departments/colleagues
  
• Take responsibility for budget development and purchasing related to all aquatic programs and services
  
• Take responsibility for in-service training for faculty, swimming instructors/aides, lifeguards as necessary
  
• Take responsibility for the supervision of day-to-day operations of the swimming pool including monitoring the maintenance, security and safety of the overall pool environment
  
• Take responsibility for the opening and closing of the swimming pool
  
• Responsible for the supervision of lifeguards and other staff working in the swimming pool
  
• Set and oversee safety standards for all events in the swimming pool
  
• Other ongoing duties as assigned
  

Requirements

• Required Certificates  Teaching Credential/License
  
• Education Required    Bachelor
  
• Major  Physical Education
  
• Additional Requirements
  
• Must be certified as a Water Safety Instructor or equivalent
  
• Must have previous experience in a management or supervisory position at a similar aquatic center. - Must have current certification in standard first aid or equivalent
  
• Must have current certification in American Red Cross, C.P.R. or equivalent
  
• Must have lifeguard certification
  
• Strong team player who has excellent interpersonal, management and leadership skills
  

Benefits

• Salary
  
• Currency Exchange Option
  
• Chinese Taxes
  
• Displacement Allowance
  
• Baggage Allowance
  
• Visa Paperwork Allowance
  
• Annual Travel Supplement
  
• Tuition Waiver
  
• Housing
  
• Allowance for Utilities
  
• Medical Insurance
  
• Health and Dental Wellness
  
• Transportation Allowance
  
• Lunch
  
• Recruitment Leave
  
• Savings
  
• Professional Growth Funding
  
• Other Benefits: Currently, HIS teachers receive additional support for wellness initiatives, such as the public transportation and health & fitness allowances
  
• 4 Leaves of Absence
  
• Personal Leave
  
• Sick Leave
  
• Compassionate Leave
  
• Professional Leave
  
• Paid Maternity Leave is available after the 2nd complete year of employment