Venue Lead
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Posted 24 days ago
About the role
Speedo Swim Squads is led by Caroline Potel, former France National Junior Team Coach, and we are seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic, and highly professional Venue Lead to join our team in Dubai.
This role combines inspirational swim teaching with on-site leadership and operational responsibility. We are looking for an individual who brings energy and positivity to every session, with a vibrant and engaging presence that inspires swimmers to build confidence and develop a genuine love for the water. The Venue Lead should be imaginative and creative, capable of delivering innovative lessons within our unique curriculum that keep swimmers motivated, challenged, and excited to learn.
In addition to teaching, the Venue Lead is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the swim academy at their designated venue. This includes ensuring the smooth delivery of all scheduled lessons, maintaining high customer service standards, and managing on-site staff and facilities to create a safe, professional, and welcoming environment for swimmers and families.
The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator: desirably a French speaking individual with fun, approachable, and supportive, and the ability to create a positive learning environment where every swimmer feels valued and encouraged to succeed. They will demonstrate strong leadership and organisational skills, be comfortable managing multiple operational tasks, and thrive in a collaborative team environment.
We value individuals who are adventurous and open-minded, willing to explore new teaching methods, embrace challenges with enthusiasm, and lead by example with professionalism both in and out of the water.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Teaching and Coaching:
- Lead by example by delivering high-quality swim teaching and coaching in accordance with the Swim Squads curriculum.
- Cover all levels, including baby swim, learn-to-swim, early training, and competition training.
- Provide additional non-swimming training and coaching as required (e.g., yoga, physical training).
- Staff Supervision and Program Administration:
- Supervise the venue’s team of swimming teachers and coaches, including planning and scheduling sessions and administering the venue's swimming program.
- Build and maintain a robust team of swimming teachers and coaches to support class expansion.
- Distribute schemes of work and timetables to the teaching staff before the start of each new term.
- Conduct staff briefings before each teaching session to highlight key points, and ensure thorough debriefing and record-keeping after every class.
- Customer Service and Communication:
- Communicate effectively with parents to ensure exceptional customer service.
- Handle and account for financial transactions with parents at the venue, ensuring all account details are accurately maintained in registers and the Club Management Software.
- Collaborative Partnerships:
- Work in partnership with the school PE department to support and deliver curriculum-based swimming lessons and school squads.
- Maintain a positive working relationship with the venue’s facilities team.
- Program Development and Administration:
- Plan, deliver, and administer school holiday swim camps.
- Support the organisation and administration of Speedo swimming meets as part of a team.
- Ensure that the venue notice board is always up-to-date and visually appealing.
- Send weekly reports to Management in a timely manner.
- Perform any other duties as required by the Swim Director and Management.
Benefits
- Tax-free competitive salary depending on role, qualifications, and experience
- Employment Visa
- Medical insurance
- Ongoing Professional Development support
- End of service benefit
Our aim is to develop motivated staff internally and support ongoing professional development within a positive, collaborative team environment. If you are passionate about swimming and developing young athletes, hold the relevant qualifications and experience, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Pay: AED10,000.00 - AED13,000.00 per month
Language:
- French (Preferred)
Work Location: In person