Mwalimu Halisi Gateway Founding Head of Swimming and Sports Jobs in Kenya
Job Summary
Lead the development and delivery of a safe, engaging and developmentally appropriate swimming and physical education programme for children aged 2–5 years.
Promote water confidence, physical development, movement skills, discipline and lifelong healthy activity habits while ensuring the highest standards of safety, supervision and child safeguarding.
Key Responsibilities
Design and deliver age-appropriate swimming, physical education and movement programmes for early-years learners.
Develop swimming lesson frameworks that build water confidence, safety awareness and physical coordination.
Establish pool operating procedures, supervision standards and lesson-participant ratios.
Develop and maintain emergency response protocols, safety procedures and equipment inspection processes.
Assess children's water confidence, swimming progress and physical development.
Maintain accurate learner progress records and developmental assessments.
Train teachers, assistants and support staff on safe poolside supervision, changing routines and learner transitions.
Coordinate and lead sports days, movement activities, wellness programmes and family participation events.
Maintain readiness for first aid, water rescue and emergency incident response at all times.
Support inclusive participation for children with varying developmental, physical and confidence levels.
Coordinate sports and swimming schedules to integrate effectively with academic programmes.
Ensure facilities, equipment and learning environments meet safety and operational standards.
Promote positive learner engagement, confidence-building and healthy physical development.
Qualifications
Diploma or Degree in Physical Education, Sports Science, Recreation or
a related field.
Recognized Swimming Instructor Certification.
Lifesaving Certification.
Valid First Aid Certification.
Valid CPR Certification.
Experience
Minimum five (5) to ten (10) years of relevant experience in coaching, swimming instruction or physical education.
Significant experience working with young children in educational, recreational or sports environments.
Experience supervising coaches, instructors or programme staff is preferred.
Experience establishing or leading sports and swimming programmes is highly desirable.
Technical Skills
Swimming Instruction and Water Safety Education.
Physical Education Programme Development.
Early Childhood Physical Development.
Pool Safety and Risk Management.
Lifesaving and Rescue Procedures.
First Aid and Emergency Response.
Sports Programme Coordination.
Learner Assessment and Progress Monitoring.
Facility and Equipment Management.
Child Safeguarding and Welfare.
Key Competencies
Sports and Swimming Programme Leadership.
Child Development and Engagement.
Safety Management and Compliance.
Coaching and Instructional Skills.
Team Leadership and Staff Training.
Planning and Organizational Skills.
Observation and Attention to Detail.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills.
Problem-Solving and Decision-Making.
Adaptability and Initiative.
Professionalism and Accountability.
Personal Attributes
Energetic, enthusiastic and child-focused.
Calm, observant and disciplined.
Strong commitment to learner safety and wellbeing.
Positive role model with strong leadership qualities.
Able to foster confidence, participation and enjoyment among young children.
Comfortable working within a school and early-years learning environment.
How to apply
Send Your CV To: mwalimuhalisigateway@gmail.com
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