Educating Young Minds into Future Leaders

SWIMMING & PE COACH

  • Cape Town

We are the #1 voted feeder school by parents, committed to providing the most value in the ECD sector in areas of Curriculum, Development, Growth, and Play-Learning. We are a growth-orientated, values-driven organisation looking for an Energetic, Enthusiastic, and Dedicated Coach to join our team!

Our ideal candidate will embody our culture: Do the RIGHT Thing, Do the BEST You Can, and Show Other People That You CARE.

*Applicants who submit their application, confirm that by applying for this position they consent and authorize Genius Academy Group of Schools to utilize their personal information for purposes of their application and the storage of their personal information.

Key Responsibilities:

The core purpose of this role is to manage and implement a safe, disciplined, and fun swimming program while promoting the physical development and growth of our little ones through Physical Education.

  • Instruction & Technique: Teach all age groups and their different levels of swimming. Develop student ability across the four swimming strokes: Freestyle, Breaststroke, Backstroke, and Butterfly.
  • Feedback: Ability to correct swimmers’ techniques and provide constructive feedback in a positive manner.
  • Safety Management: Ensure safe, disciplined, and fun pool management implementation.
  • Upkeep: Ensure the Outstanding upkeep of pool maintenance, including water quality and swimming equipment.
  • Teamwork: Ability to serve, support, and inspire the team and participate in weekly team meetings.
  • Administration: Competence in using Word/Excel for evaluations, reports, and comments.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Experience: Minimum of 2 years teaching experience.
  • Functional Skill: Excellent swimming skills and knowledge of various swimming strokes and techniques.
  • Certification: Must have Completed LST level 1 and above (Life Saving Teacher) and a Valid First Aid qualification.
  • Compliance: Must provide Police Clearance.
  • Qualities: Must be 100% Reliable, 100% Trustworthy and Loyal , and a Team player.
  • Communication: Great communicator (written and language) in the English language.
  • Maintenance: Must have 1-3 years experience in pool maintenance.

Nice to Have: Valid Driver’s License/Own Transport , Swim SA registered , Ability to plan lessons , and Computer literacy.

Closing Date: 5 January 2026

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us within a month from the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

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Interested candidates should submit their CV, a cover letter, and any relevant supporting documents.

Applicants may need to be prepared to undergo evaluations / assessments and interviews if and as required.

Core Values

Children FIRST in all we do

Show people you care

Play as a TEAM

Meet & exceed GA standards

Respect and live our company culture

Do the right thing, be accountable