Swimming Coach

About the role

Ihsan International School is looking for a full-time Swimming Coach for an on-site position in Istanbul. The coach plans and delivers age-appropriate swim lessons, teaches proper swimming techniques and develops training programmes that support student progress and water confidence.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise students during pool activities and ensure safety protocols are followed
• Collaborate with school staff to coordinate schedules, events and swim assessments
• Monitor student performance and give constructive feedback
• Maintain pool equipment standards
• Support school swimming competitions and extracurricular aquatics programmes

Required profile

• Strong swimming and aquatics skills, able to demonstrate and teach a range of strokes and techniques
• Experience designing and delivering structured swim lessons
• Knowledge of lifeguarding, water safety and emergency response in a pool setting
• Relevant coaching or teaching certification in swimming, aquatics or physical education
• First aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain them
• Ability to work with children and adolescents from diverse backgrounds, using clear communication and positive reinforcement
• Strong organisational skills, reliability and professionalism; prior experience in a school, club or community sports environment is highly beneficial