Swimming Coach

AL-KHOBAR, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA

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  Plan, organize, and conduct swimming training sessions and practices.
• Develop athletes’ skills, conditioning, and tactical understanding of the game.
• Coach the university swimming team during competitions and tournaments.
• Identify and recruit student-athletes with potential and encourage student participation.
• Monitor the academic progress and well-being of team members.
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of swimming equipment and facilities.
• Promote discipline, teamwork, and adherence to sportsmanship values.
• Develop game strategies, analyze team performance, and make tactical adjustments as needed.
• Coordinate logistics for training, competitions, and travel arrangements.
• Ensure compliance with university rules, sports federation regulations, and safety standards.
• Organize and support internal university swimming events, leagues, or friendly matches.
• Serve as a positive mentor and role model for student-athletes.

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  Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Sports Science, Coaching, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum of 3–5 years of coaching experience in swimming at the collegiate, club, or professional level.
• Swimming coaching certification is preferred.
• Demonstrated success in developing athletes and leading competitive teams.
• Experience working with young adults or university-level athletes.
• Passing the official swimming coaching tests (or their equivalent) with the local federation, specifically the Saudi Swimming Federation.

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  Deep knowledge of swimming rules, techniques, and strategies.
• Strong leadership and motivational skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to create training plans tailored to individual and team development.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to inspire sportsmanship, discipline, and teamwork.
• Familiarity with injury prevention, warm-up routines, and physical conditioning techniques.
• Commitment to the academic and personal development of student-athletes.
• Bilingual proficiency (English required; Arabic is a plus).

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  Please mention the name of the source/website where you have seen this advertisement
• Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

PMU reserves the right to alter, amend and add responsibilities to this position in line with the institutional needs. Changes and amendments to this job description shall be within the academic framework and the general employment conditions.