Head of Aquatics

Shanghai American School is seeking a Head of Aquatics for its Puxi campus located on the western side of Shanghai This is a rare opportunity to provide leadership for a well-established and well-respected Aquatics program, including both curricular and extra-curricular programs.

Shanghai American School is an American non-profit PreK-12 educational institution serving the English-speaking expatriate community of Shanghai, China. We are accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges in the U.S and offer both the full AP and IB programs. We currently enroll about 1,750 students on our Puxi campus and an additional 1,050 students on our Pudong campus. We offer an educational program on par with the leading private schools in the United States with 100% of our graduates attending university, many at universities considered among the most prestigious in the world. We are widely considered to be among the premier international schools for students and faculty in Asia due to our outstanding academic program, facilities, and compensation package that places us at or near the top of K-12 schools worldwide…not to mention that Shanghai itself is an incredible city.

SUPERVISED, EVALUATED BY AND REPORTS TO:
Director of Athletics and Activities and Educational Programs (for curriculum).

OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES
• 0.3 teaching
• Flexible work hours (all curricular hours must be met)
• Hours outside of normal teaching and coaching required (morning, evenings and weekends)
• After School Coaching all year round

QUALIFICATIONS
· Valid degree and teaching certification
· Must be certified as a Water Safety Instructor or equivalent
· Must have current certification in CPR and first aid
· Must have lifeguard certification

· Must have previous experience in a management or supervisory position at a similar aquatic center
· Strong team player who has excellent interpersonal, management, and leadership skills

SAS BELIEVES:

• That each employee makes a significant contribution to our success,
• That contributions should not be limited to the assigned responsibilities.

Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit the employee nor SAS to only the work identified.  It is the expectation of the school that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our organization.

How we see the world is how we experience the world

We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion enrich our community and create a sense of belonging that compels each of us to grow. Therefore, we commit to a journey of community growth that is grounded in best and sustainable practices rooted in our mission and core values. We seek individuals who are ready to contribute to such an environment.  

Child Safeguarding at SAS

Shanghai American School, in keeping with our core values and vision statements, has a Child Safeguarding Policy that guides our faculty, staff, and families in matters related to the health, safety and care of children in attendance at our school. By accepting employment at SAS, all faculty and staff agree to work in partnership with the School and abide by the policies adopted by the SAS Board. 

With this in mind,  

• Applications will be thoroughly and rigorously screened in line with our strong commitment to all aspects of child protection and safeguarding. 
• Shanghai American School reserves the right to withdraw an applicant’s candidacy at any time should information be forthcoming that may suggest the candidate is not suitable to progress in the process. 
• Shanghai American School reserves the right to withdraw an applicant’s candidacy if current and former supervisor references are not provided.  
• Hiring is contingent upon successful criminal background checks. 

Applicants are asked to apply as early as possible, as Shanghai American School reserves the right to close the selection process at any time.