Site Leader

Cognita Enrich ME in Oman is seeking a Site Leader. They will be responsible for teaching swimming daily, leading the development and growth of the site. This includes managing and mentoring staff, ensuring that swimming lessons are delivered in line with Swim England’s standards.

Responsibilities:

Teaching and Delivery:

• Deliver high-quality swimming lessons to children at various stages of development, ensuring all lessons are engaging, safe and educational.
• Follow and implement the Swim England programme to guarantee the development of swimmers’ skills and technique.
• Ensure that all lessons are aligned with Cognita Enrich ME Aquatics' overall mission, objectives and scheme of work.

Leadership and Staff Management:

• Lead and manage a team of swimming teachers, ensuring that all staff are delivering lessons to the highest standard.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Learn to Swim site. 
• Provide support and mentorship to other staff members, offering feedback and guidance to help them develop professionally.
• Foster a positive and motivating environment for both staff and swimmers, promoting teamwork and high standards.

Communication and Relationship Management:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with school staff, parents, and the local school community to enhance communication and collaboration.
• Ensure that feedback about swimmers' progress is regularly communicated to parents and school staff.
• Act as the main point of contact for the school/site and effectively manage all communication related to swimming lessons.

Site Growth and Development:

• Take responsibility for growing and developing the swimming programme at your site, aiming to increase participation and build a pipeline of swimmers for the squad programme.
• Collaborate with the Learn to Swim Manager and Aquatics Leadership Team to plan and implement strategies for site growth and improvement.
• Attend school and community events to engage with the wider community. 

Quality Assurance and Standards:

• Ensure that all lessons and activities are delivered in line with Cognita Enrich ME Aquatics' policies and procedures.
• Be accountable for maintaining high standards of teaching, safety and swimmer progression at your site.
• Support in regular quality assurance checks and audits, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions as necessary. 

Collaboration with the Aquatics Leadership Team:

• Work closely with the Learn to Swim Manager, Director of Aquatics, Operations Manager, and Quality and Training Manager to ensure consistency and alignment across the programme.
• Regularly attend leadership meetings to contribute to the development of the overall aquatics programme.

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate records of swimmer attendance, lesson plans and assessments.
• Ensure that all administrative tasks, including staff scheduling, swimmer feedback, and lesson reporting, are completed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Monitor and make movements at the required stages of the year. 

How to apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV, cover letter, and Swim England Level 2 qualification to Chloe Smith. 

We look forward to hearing from you.