Venue Lead

Organisation: Speedo Swim Squads Contract Type: Permanent Qualifications: Water Safety: RLSS National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches (NRASTC) Water Safety: RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) Teaching Swimming: SEQ Level 3 Swim Coordinator Teaching Swimming: SEQ Level 2 Teaching Swimming Qualification or ASA Level 2 Award in Teaching Aquatics (QCF) Teaching Swimming: Level 2 Teaching Pre-School Swimming Qualification Coaching Swimming: Assistant Swimming Coach Certificate or Level 1 Award Working Hours: Full time Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Salary: Competitive Closing Date: 11th August 2026 23:59Speedo Swim Squads, led by former France National Coach Caroline Potel, seeks a dynamic Site Lead in Dubai. This role combines inspiring swim teaching with daily operations leadership, ensuring high standards and strong team management.This role combinesinspirational swim teachingwithon-site leadership and operationalresponsibility. We are looking for an individual who brings energy and positivity to everysession, with a vibrant and engaging presence that inspires swimmers to build confidenceand develop a genuine love for the water. The Site Lead should be imaginative and creative,capable of delivering innovative lessons within our unique curriculum that keep swimmersmotivated, challenged, and excited to learn.In addition to teaching, the Site Lead is responsible for overseeing theday-to-dayoperationsof the swim academy at their designated venue. This includes ensuring thesmooth delivery of all scheduled lessons, maintaining high customer service standards, andmanaging on-site staff and facilities to create a safe, professional, and welcomingenvironment for swimmers and families.The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator: fun, approachable, and supportive, withthe ability to create a positive learning environment where every swimmer feels valued andencouraged to succeed. They willdemonstrate strong leadership and organisational skills, becomfortable managing multiple operational tasks, and thrive in a collaborative teamenvironment.We value individuals who are adventurous and open-minded, willing to explore newteaching methods, embrace challenges with enthusiasm, and lead by example withprofessionalism 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 swimmingprogram.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 theWork 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.Tax-free competitive salary depending on role, qualifications, and experienceEmployment VisaMedical insuranceOngoing Professional Development supportEnd of service benefitOur aim is to develop motivated staff internally and support ongoing professionaldevelopment within a positive, collaborative team environment. If you are passionate aboutswimming and developing young athletes, hold the relevant qualifications and experience,we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.We look forward to hearing from you.How to applyIf you are ready for an exciting swimming career with Speedo Swim Squadsin Dubai, pleasesend us a short cover letter, your resume, and any relevant qualifications via the applybutton.This vacancy may require the following qualifications:Water Safety: RLSS National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches (NRASTC)Water Safety: RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)Teaching Swimming: SEQ Level 3 Swim Coordi