Overview
The
Head of Aquatics will lead, coordinate and supervise all aspects of
boys’/girls’ aquatic activities within the school and will play a central role
in fostering a positive, inclusive and competitive environment that promotes
the six pillars of Peponi School Sport: great games, positive attitudes,
individual progress, life lessons, magic moments and competitive spirit.
Hours of Availability
Hours
of availability are as required to complete – or appropriately delegate as
notified and agreed in advance with the Director of Sport – the unique
requirements of the role to the highest standard. However, it would typically
be expected that on days where games lessons take place, the Head of Aquatics
would be available from no later than 11.00am for the purpose of sport if no
earlier duty is required and no later than 5.30pm on days where there are after
school sporting activities requiring your presence, and where no later duty is
required.
It
is at the reasonable agreement and notice between the Director of Sport and the
Head of Aquatics as to the availability on days where games lessons do not
usually take place. There may also be occasions where the Head of Aquatics
cannot be available between those guideline times stated due to various
reasons, in which case, formal notice must be given to the Director of Sport –
and absence approved – in reasonable time.
Job Description:
- Talented Athlete Programme delivery: In
collaboration with the Director of Sport and Athletic Development Coach,
lead the organisation and delivery of comprehensive, pool-based
performance swimming sessions for male and female athletes on the
‘Talented Athlete Programme’.
- Recreational programme delivery: In
collaboration with the Head of Boys’/Girls’ Games, organise and deliver a
high-quality comprehensive recreational boys’/girls’ games programme that
aligns with the Peponi School Vision for Sport objectives and values.
- Punctuality: demonstrate punctuality and
reliability, including – but not limited to – attendance at meetings,
training or competitive events, communication, record keeping and
reporting as requested by the Head of Boys’ and/or Girls’ Games, the
Director of Sport, or any other stakeholder.
- Safety and welfare: ensure the safety and
well-being of athletes during training sessions, competitive events and
travel, following all health & safety protocols and policies and
raising concerns promptly with the Director of Sport.
- Athlete mentorship: act as a mentor and
role model to nurture positive attitudes, encourage individual progress,
celebrate magic moments, facilitate great games, reflect on life’s lessons
and foster a competitive spirit amongst all athletes in line with the
promotion of personal growth, character development and the importance of
sportspersonship, fair play and respect for others.
- Team leadership: lead and manage a single
or multiple competitive sports teams, providing guidance, motivation and
inspiration to growing and inquisitive young athletes.
- Department leadership: take ownership and
leadership for the presence and profile of your sport in the wider context
of Peponi School Sport including the implementation of participation
initiatives and supporting extra training as directed by the Head of
Boys’/Girls’ Games and Director of Sport.
- Training and practice: plan and deliver
effective training sessions, focusing on technical skill development,
tactical understanding, individual mental skills and teamwork as well as
identifying and implementing opportunities for social, moral and cultural
growth.
- Individual development: assess and
monitor the progress of athletes, identifying areas for improvement and
sharing individual development programmes to maximise their potential.
- Sports coaching: coach proper and
recognised sports techniques and strategies that emphasise safety, fair
play and high levels of competitive tact and sportspersonship.
- Player selection and communication: lead
the selection of, and communication to teams and individuals based on
factors such skill, attitude, commitment and school-wide behaviour,
ensuring fair and justified opportunities for all to also include changes
in expectations, schedules or strategy.
- Parental communication: communicate
regularly with parents and guardians of male/female pupils, building and
maintaining strong relationships, addressing any concerns or queries in
collaboration with the Director of Sport in all appropriate communications.
- Code of conduct: adhere to and enforce
the Peponi Sport Codes of Conduct and report promptly to the Director of
Sport, any infringement either by a member of the School community or a
visitor.
- Performance analysis and feedback:
analyse individual and team competitive performance, providing
constructive feedback and positive reinforcement to enhance learning &
performance.
- Collaboration: collaborate with
stakeholders, the Head of Boys’ and/or Girls’ Games, parents and officials
to promote participation, coordinated schedules and support of pupils’
whole development.
- Competition management: in collaboration
with the Head of Girls’ and/or Boys’ Games, support the coordination of
and attend sporting events, including fixtures and tournaments, ensuring
prompt and punctual organisation and adherence to safeguarding, health
& safety and school policy.
- Safeguarding: follow and promote the
school’s safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring the safety and
well-being of all pupils actively or passively participating in games
activities by sharing concerns with the school Designated Safeguarding
Lead or Director of Sport as appropriate.
- Confidentiality: to treat as confidential
all information relating to children, staff or the internal operations of
Peponi School relating to knowledge of day-to-day or strategic decision
making.
- Behaviour management: encourage and
reward appropriate expression of behaviour in any school facility or
event/excursion that involves the Peponi School brand as well as
remediating any inappropriate behaviour accordingly and in line with the
school-wide behavioural policy.
- Sports equipment: manage, maintain and
report unsuitable sports equipment, facilities and resources, evaluating
their future suitability for use and report to the Director of Sport.
- Inspiration & mass communication:
update and manage sporting displays around the school to engage, challenge
and inspire young sportspeople and other relevant stakeholders.
- Continuous professional development:
collaborate with the Head of Boys’/Girls’ Games and/or Director of Sport
to identify, engage with and implement CPD activities into your coaching
practice and to stay updated with the latest coaching methodologies, sporting
advancements and best practices in coaching as part of your appraisal
process.
- Multi-sports: provide support, mentoring
and coaching expertise in sports outside of your traditional
specialisation as directed by the Head of Boys’/Girls’ Games and/or
Director of Sport when there is a high demand for staffing in those
programmes.
- Professionalism: to conduct yourself at
all times in a professional manner that will bring neither the reputation
of yourself nor the school into disrepute with any individual or
organisation, either internally or externally such as demeanour,
communication, appropriate Peponi Sports kit, also extending to the use of
and presence on social media.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Co-curricular support: provide an
appropriate level support as occasionally requested by the Director of
Sport for reasonable extra-curricular activities related to physically
active or charitable pursuits such as sports clubs, interhouse
competitions, special sports events, outdoor pursuits, SMART days or
departmental/school charity events.
- Pastoral & Boarding duties: fulfil
duties related to the pastoral element of school life to include an
occasional evening duty in a boarding house and/or on school grounds
during the timetabled day as assigned and directed by the Deputy Head
(Pastoral) in collaboration with your Houseparent.
- Internal Examinations Invigilation:
assist the exams department in the end of year exams period during the
timetabled day in invigilating internal school exams, ensuring a secure
and controlled environment during examination periods. This
includesmonitoring pupils, maintaining exam integrity and following exam
regulations and procedures as set by the school.
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