Sports Coach

CATEGORY Non Faculty Vacancies
College Departments
Department Deanship of Student Affairs (Men)
Job Purpose

The Sports Coach — Swimming Coach — is responsible for planning, developing, and delivering a wide range of sports and fitness programs aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle for students, faculty members, and staff. The role includes training university teams for competitions, organizing sports events, ensuring a safe environment within the sports complex and university swimming pools, providing health and technical guidance, and collaborating with other departments to support the overall well-being of the university community.

Main accountabilities & expectations

1. Sports and Aquatic Training :

• Design and lead sports training sessions for students, including swimming training.
  

• Assess students' skill levels and provide technical guidance on swimming styles (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly).
  

• Develop specialized training programs in fitness and aquatic skills.
  

• Monitor students' progress and provide appropriate feedback.

2. Public Safety and Lifesaving:

• Maintain vigilant supervision of the swimming pool during classes or training sessions.
  

• Ensure the availability and functionality of rescue and safety equipment.
  

• Perform immediate rescue interventions when necessary and provide first aid and CPR.
  

• Adhere to safety procedures within the sports complex and university swimming pools.

3. Educational Support:

• Contribute to delivering practical training sessions related to safety and lifesaving within the pool and sports complex, in coordination with relevant academic and administrative units.
  

• Provide health and wellness guidance to students on fitness, proper nutrition, and injury prevention.

4. Events and Competitions Management:

• Organize and supervise sports events and competitions on and off campus.
  

• Assist in organizing swimming championships and aquatic events.
  

• Train and prepare the university team for participation in sports competitions.

5. Institutional Collaboration and Reporting:

• Coordinate with internal departments and external entities to organize sports activities.
  

• Prepare reports, presentations, and statistics related to sports programs.
  

Perform any other job-related duties within the expected timeframe.

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Required Skills

• Proficiency in Arabic and English (written and spoken).
  

• Computer skills (MS Office).
  

• Excellent physical fitness.
  

• Strong understanding of swimming rules, techniques, and various sports.
  

• Ability to handle stress and build student confidence.
  

• Knowledge of sports science, nutrition, and injury prevention.
  

• Ability to act quickly and calmly in emergencies.
  

• Professional and firm approach with individuals violating safety rules.

Desirable Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Sport Sciences or Physical Education (minimum requirement), with preference for candidates who have competed as local or international swimmers.
  

• Certified swimming coaching licenses are issued by recognized local and international sports authorities.
  

• Professional certifications in lifeguarding, first aid, and CPR, issued by accredited bodies.
  

• A minimum of four years of swimming coaching experience within the United Arab Emirates, preferably in higher education institutions.
  

• Demonstrated athletic and leadership achievements in swimming and related specializations.
  

• Successful completion of approved practical assessments and a positive evaluation of the coach's technical and professional readiness.
  

• Priority in hiring is given to UAE nationals.

Job Location University of Sharjah (Main)
Job Criteria Gender , Male,
Qualifications Bachelor's degree/higher diploma
Relevant Experience 4
Living In UAE Open for all
Nationality , All,