The position

Aga Khan Education Service, Tanzania (AKES, T) is a mission-driven education organization committed to academic excellence, pluralism, teacher development, and enabling every student to achieve their highest potential. We serve a diverse population of students and staff across multiple campuses and are dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and high‑performance work environment.

The Aga Khan Education Services in Tanzania operates three schools, offering education from nursery to secondary levels. Our schools are committed to providing quality education that develops a broad set of personal, social, and intellectual skills, with a strong emphasis on independent inquiry and critical thinking.

The roots of Aga Khan schools in Tanzania trace back to the 19th century, beginning with a girls’ school established in Zanzibar in 1905 by Sir Sultan Mohamed Shah Aga Khan III. Today, AKES,T continues this legacy by implementing educational programs that equip students with essential life skills and a strong intellectual foundation, preparing them to thrive in an increasingly globalized and technologically advanced world.

The Aga Khan Education Service in Tanzania (AKES, T) invites applications from qualified and dynamic individuals for the following position:

Job Overview

AKS Primary School is seeking a responsible, skilled, and enthusiastic Lifeguard Support / Swimming Support Instructor to support the delivery of swimming lessons for Primary students (Grades 1–6). The role combines pool safety supervision with instructional support, ensuring a safe, inclusive, and high‑quality swimming experience for all learners in an international or English‑medium school environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise swimming lessons to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students during pool activities.
• Support and assist in teaching swimming skills to students from beginner to advanced levels.
• Provide technical guidance on basic swimming techniques, water confidence, and progression skills.
• Assist with planning and execution of swimming lessons for Grades 1–6.
• Support preparation and supervision of swimming galas, competitions, trips, and aquatic school activities.
• Assist in preparing selected students for swimming competitions and performance events.
• Monitor and manage student behavior in line with school policies.
• Conduct safety checks of pool areas and equipment before and during sessions.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies and follow all safeguarding, health, and safety protocols.
• Work collaboratively with Swimming Instructors, PE staff, and school leadership.
• Creates learning outcomes and use them to write midyear or end of year reports

The requirements

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in physical education, Sports Science, or Swimming (major or specialization preferred).
• Recognized lifeguard certification and formal swimming training (essential).
• First Aid and CPR certification (required or willingness to obtain).

Experience and Skills

• 3–4 years of experience as a Swimming Instructor, Teacher, Coach, or Lifeguard Support role.
• Proven experience working with primary‑aged students (Grades 1–6).
• Experience in international schools or English‑medium school settings.
• Strong technical knowledge of swimming instruction and water safety.
• Experience supporting swimming competitions, galas, and aquatic activities.
• Excellent communication, observation, and pool‑management skills.
• High level of responsibility, alertness, and commitment to student safety.

AKS offers a supportive international environment and the opportunity to contribute to a strong, safe, and engaging primary swimming program

• Supervise swimming lessons to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students during pool activities.
• Support and assist in teaching swimming skills to students from beginner to advanced levels.
• Provide technical guidance on basic swimming techniques, water confidence, and progression skills.
• Assist with planning and execution of swimming lessons for Grades 1–6.
• Support preparation and supervision of swimming galas, competitions, trips, and aquatic school activities.
• Assist in preparing selected students for swimming competitions and performance events.
• Monitor and manage student behavior in line with school policies.
• Conduct safety checks of pool areas and equipment before and during sessions.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies and follow all safeguarding, health, and safety protocols.
• Work collaboratively with Swimming Instructors, PE staff, and school leadership.
• Creates learning outcomes and use them to write midyear or end of year reports

• Strong technical knowledge of swimming instruction and water safety.
• Excellent communication, observation, and pool‑management skills.
• High level of responsibility, alertness, and commitment to student safety.

• Bachelor’s degree in physical education, Sports Science, or Swimming (major or specialization preferred).
• Recognized lifeguard certification and formal swimming training (essential).
• First Aid and CPR certification (required or willingness to obtain).