Test - Aquatics Assistant, High School - SAIS

[TEST] As a leading international school in Singapore, Stamford American International School (Stamford American) caters to students aged 2 months to 18 years old. With students from 79 countries and over 3000 students across two state-of-the-art campuses, we offer a dynamic educational journey emphasizing student well-being and academic excellence.

Stamford American is proud to be an IB World School, offering the full continuum of the International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes: the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), and IB Diploma Programme (DP). The school’s outstanding faculty comprising more than 350 experienced and highly qualified teachers from over 40 nationalities, through a competitive recruitment process. Educators are highly skilled in their content areas and pedagogy, but equally important, they excel at building strong relationships and creating an environment where students feel safe, supported, and valued.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for an Aquatics Assistant to join our High School team.

About the Role:

Stamford American International School's Aquatics Assistant/ Aquatics Specialist/ Aquatics Coordinator plays a key role in supporting our educational teachers with the delivery of the aquatics and physical education program during curriculum time. They will assist in the creation of a learning environment where students feel positively challenged in water-based and classroom based activities.

Position Requirements:

• At least 1 year of experience in working with children or relevant educational certificate/diploma required
• Lifeguarding experience in pool environment
• Competitive swim experience desirable
• Ability to work collaboratively in team environment
• Interpersonal skills and ability to relate confidently to parents and students
• Computer literate (Microsoft and Google applications, Apple hardware)
• Ability to work under pressure and demonstrating initiative is essential
• Embody the Stamford Values – Courage, Ingenuity, Compassion, Integrity

Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of experience in working with children or relevant educational certificate/diploma required
• Lifeguarding experience in pool environment
• Competitive swim experience desirable
• Ability to work collaboratively in team environment
• Interpersonal skills and ability to relate confidently to parents and students
• Computer literate (Microsoft and Google applications, Apple hardware)
• Ability to work under pressure and demonstrating initiative is essential
• Embody the Stamford Values – Courage, Ingenuity, Compassion, Integrity

With a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, all potential employees undergo mandatory pre-employment background checks, and appointments are contingent upon satisfactory completion of all reference and background checks, as required by our parent organization, Cognita.

The school is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued. There is no discrimination on the basis of age, ethnicity, nationality, gender, religion, sexual orientation, family status, pregnancy, marital status, medical or mental health history, physical characteristics, or disability. All applications from qualified candidates are welcome.

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the recruitment process.