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High Performance Swimming Coach
The British International School, Phuket is a leading international day and boarding school (2 - 18 years) offering a quality education to the international community of the Asia/Pacific region.
About Us:
British International School, Phuket (BISP) offers one of Southeast Asia's leading swim programs, offering a complete pathway from Learn to Swim to High Performance swimming. Many of our athletes represent their countries internationally at both Age Group and Open levels. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we align with the International Taskforce on Child Protection standards.


The Role:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced High Performance Swimming Coach to lead and manage our High Performance Swim Team (ages 13-18) within the Sea Eagles Academy. The coach will play a key role in developing a culture of excellence, supporting athletes to achieve world-class performance while focusing on their holistic development. This position requires significant commitment, including early mornings, Saturdays, and occasional weekend trips.


Key Responsibilities:
+ Lead, organize, and manage training for the High Performance Swim Team.
+ Advise athletes on nutrition, injury recovery, and mental wellbeing.
+ Coordinate individual competition schedules for High Performance athletes.
+ Engage and communicate with parents regarding training times, events, and athlete progress.
+ Organize and attend swim meets, both at BISP and externally, including weekend and overnight supervision.
+ Collaborate with the Aquatics Director to recruit top athletes and support scholarship opportunities.
+ Provide professional development for Sea Eagles coaches and maintain connections with national and international swim organizations.


Additional Responsibilities:
+ Participate in Age Group Development squads, Junior, Fitness, and Masters squads, and PE curriculum swimming.
+ Support the recruitment and academic development of student-athletes in collaboration with academic staff.
+ Advise students on sports scholarship opportunities and career pathways in swimming.
+ Promote the school’s vision, culture, and policies across all activities.


Qualifications and Experience:
# ASCA Level 3 / Swim Australia TOCS or equivalent.
# ASCTA Gold or equivalent (or working towards).
# Minimum of 6 years of experience with Age Group squads (ages 13-19), with proven success at national, regional, and international levels.
# Bachelor's or Undergraduate Degree.
# High standard of spoken and written English.
# Current First Aid, CPR, and Lifeguard qualifications.


Join Us:
If you are passionate about swimming and committed to developing young athletes to reach their highest potential, we encourage you to apply for this exciting role within a world-class program.
Start date is negotiable.

Education in Paradise!
At the British International School, Phuket, we are dedicated to providing the highest standards of teaching and learning to a vibrant international community, with a focus on wellbeing and passion. Our lush, well-equipped campus offers a peaceful environment that supports both personal and academic growth.
Our staff retention is excellent, with an annual turnover of around 10%, with many teachers choosing to stay with us for over seven years. While our tropical location may be the ideal lifestyle, it is our supportive and professional community that encourages staff to remain long-term. Many of our teachers also have children enrolled in the school, and we take pride in the balanced and diverse makeup of our team—both in terms of gender and experience. Our teachers, whether just starting their careers or highly experienced, contribute to the vibrant educational environment we foster.
With extensive facilities and a strong emphasis on healthy living and caring for one another, we offer a unique opportunity to work in an inspiring setting. We are looking for teachers who will not only contribute positively to our community but also embrace our ethos of learning, wellbeing, and passion.


Inspire Learning; Nurture Wellbeing; Ignite Passion


Simon Meredith
Head of School


MISSION
Inspire learning; nurture wellbeing; ignite passion.
VISION
Maximise student potential by delivering the highest standards of teaching and learning to an international community emphasising wellbeing and passion, on a green, well equipped campus.
PHILOSOPHY
Our educational philosophy is founded on the Triple Helix model, where learning, wellbeing, and passion are interdependent and essential for a balanced and fulfilling life.
Learning at BISP is holistic, engaging the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of each child. We believe learning happens everywhere, not just within classroom walls or through traditional subjects. Our approach aims to foster a lifelong love of learning through active participation and exploration.
Wellbeing is central to our community, helping students find meaning, identity, and purpose, leading to personal growth and fulfillment. Passion is what drives and motivates individuals. At BISP, we encourage students to pursue their passions with enthusiasm and to appreciate the journey as much as the achievement.
Join us in creating an educational experience that inspires, nurtures, and ignites the passions of our students and staff alike.


VALUES
Respect
Be mindful, considerate and inclusive
Compassion
Be caring, empathetic and reflective
Integrity
Be honest, principled and accountable
At BISP, we offer a curriculum of opportunity where examination success is a consequence of a good education, not its purpose; this is achieved by inspiring students through authentic learning experiences that takes them ‘beyond examinations’.