Aquatics Manager- Summer 2023 Start**
Kensington International School
Bangkok
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 28 February 2023
Job overview
KLS is a brand new forward thinking learning space situated in the west of Bangkok City. Only a short distance (10 minutes) from the BTS (Sky train) with easy access to the world-famous, historic and vibrant city of Bangkok! The area and local community is steeped in Thai tradition, set in lush greenery with a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere.
The purpose built space with a futuristic design aims to offer innovative, creative learning in a fun way. The Space is part of the Kensington community https://klearningspace.com and https://www.facebook.com/KensingtonLearningSpace
Kensington Learning Space will be providing enrichment sessions focused on a variety of areas for students from 4 months to 12 years. Our aim is to research and use the best curriculums from around the world. These will be taught in a creative and fun way, ensuring that every child who walks through our doors receives progressive education to prepare them for the future.
At KLS, we offer our K | Aquatics Space, where you will be teaching swimming lessons from babies up to 9 years old. Our purpose built pool space design is unique with first class facilities. The pool is semi indoors and specially designed for swimming teaching and is heated to 32 degrees. All Pools have our SMART system and salt chlorination with sanitization, UV provides hygienic, low odor/low irritant water.
Bangkok is an exciting, iconic city at the very heart of SE Asia and abounds with rich cultural experiences. Thailand offers excellent leisure and travel opportunities, with countries such as Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia and Myanmar, all just an hour away. The cost of living here is breathtakingly low and this wonderful ‘land of smiles’ has year-round warmth and sunshine. A beautiful, safe place to live and work, and a place that will stay in your heart forever!
Requirements:
● Fluent English Speaker
● Current AUSTSWIM Certificate – Teaching of Swimming and Water Safety
● AUSTSWIM Teacher of Infant and Preschool Aquatics (Essential)
● Managerial experience in swim schools
● Current First Aid and CPR Certification
● Lifeguard Training is a plus
Skills & Attributes:
● Committed
● Leadership skills
● Organizational skills
● Desire to grow and seek personal development
● Must have a passion for the water and working with children.
● Constantly stay abreast of industry trends and new stroke techniques.
● Knowledge of general safety rules and precautions related to a swimming pool environment.
● Must have professional demeanor and appearance.
● Excellent communication skills
● Must have ability to perform the duties of a rigorous work schedule which includes lifting, loading, and unloading, and ability manoeuvre up to 40 lbs.
● Ability to work in and around swimming pools with exposure to salt chlorinated and chemically treated water.
● Knowledge of methods of rescue, life saving techniques, artificial respiration, and first aid a plus.
Role Summary:
The aquatic manager at K | Aqua will be responsible for everything that is Aquatic. This includes overall management of the aquatic staff, the facility, safety and customer service as it relates to the aquatic environment. There will be a teaching commitment for 10-15 shifts per week. This role will report to the KLS head teacher. We are offering an opportunity to be part of a very professional team of forward thinking progressive educators.
The right person must have a ‘can do’ attitude and be up to the challenge of ‘growing’ a school that has the unprecedented demands .You will be a proven team leader, ideally within the swim school industry, have excellent communication abilities, strong planning, and organisation skills and most of all, you are capable of living the KLS values.
Working hours: Must be available weekends
Classes will run on a Saturday and Sunday. Our class will occur on a 2 term cycle and camps at Christmas, Summer and Easter. Our KLS working calendar can be discussed in more detail during the interview process. Working days are 5 days per week (3 weekdays plus Saturday and Sunday). Total hours of working is 40 hours per week.
Remuneration:
The successful candidate will receive competitive salary and benefits based on their experience and qualifications. This will include:
● 2 Year Contract with mutual extension opportunity
● Competitive salary dependent on experience and qualification
● Modern comfortable accommodation nearby to the school area or Housing allowance provided
● Free Lunch provided during working days
● Annual flight allowance
● Medical insurance
● Mid contract and end of contract bonus
● You will be entitled to Paid School Holidays of 23 days (aligned to Kensington Learning Space’s Calendar*)
Plus: You will be entitled to annual leave of 12 days*.
● Ongoing professional development.
Application Process:
If you are suitably qualified and experienced and would like to be part of a professional and dedicated team that is committed to developing children to be part of a progressive future, please apply by clicking on the “Application Link” below, or send application form to hr.kls@kensington.ac.th
Interview Dates:
Applicants who are shortlisted will be contacted for an interview by Zoom or if in Thailand face to face (specific dates will be advised). If you have not heard from us within 14 days, please assume you have not been shortlisted.
Safeguarding:
Kensington Learning Space is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to respect this commitment. The post is subject to an appropriate criminal background check and satisfactory reference checks.
Note: * Employment terms and conditions to be agreed before accepting work abroad.
About Kensington International School
- Kensington International School
- 88 Bangprom 16, Ratchapreuk Road, Talingchan, Bangkok
- 10170
- Thailand
About Kensington
Kensington International School is an International Kindergarten offering a curriculum based on the Early Years Foundation Stage and the British National Curriculum. We are committed to providing excellence in Early Childhood and Primary Education. We believe that for your child to reach their full potential we must provide a stimulating, creative and innovative environment where children become engaged and effective learners.
It is well documented that the first few years of a child’s life are fundamental in terms of their development. Hence, our promise to parents is that every single child in our care will enjoy a warm, safe, stimulating, individual and age appropriate education that will prove to be a critical foundation in their life- time love of learning, development and vital confidence building.
We only have your child for a while but we take a long term perspective and see them as future adults and leaders. In light of this, we make every effort to create a solid platform that can be built on. The Kensington School has everything needed for successful, well-rounded children.
Mission Statement
At Kensington International School our aim is to create a positive environment for learning, where children, parents and teachers will join together on a journey of discovery.
Children will be treated as individuals and as such each will follow an individualized learning plan which will be constantly reviewed by the teacher following ongoing observations.
Kensington International School is committed to providing staff with opportunities for professional development and enables staff to stay up-to-date with developments in education with a comprehensive, on-going training programme.
What Do We Believe
About Teaching and Learning
- We believe in every child’s potential and individuality and hence instruction is individualized to meet each child’s needs.
- We believe that play is a key element of any child's development. When working with young children, the exchange between adults and children should be fluid, moving interchangeably between activities initiated by children and where adult responses help build the child’s learning and understanding.
- We will ensure that our environment is safe, clean, stimulating, and provides a warm atmosphere at all times.
- We believe that every child should have access to a stimulating outdoor learning space.
- We understand that parents are the primary educators of their children and should be centrally involved in their child's experiences and development.
- We believe in incorporating current research based practice in our learning activities.
- We believe in learning communities, where continuing staff training and open communication amongst staff, parents, children, and communities are promoted.
- We believe in encouraging positive dispositions in every child to enable them to have; confidence, self- esteem, creativity, self- motivation, curiosity, concentration, openness/risk taking, optimism, honesty, self- discipline, responsibilities, empathy, and team work.
- We believe in promoting Thai values and culture to every child who resides in Thailand.
- We believe in diversity, equality and inclusion and treat all others with respect.
If you would like to be part of a professional and dedicated team that is committed to helping students reach their full potential. Please apply for one of the positions that have become available.
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