Aquatics Specialist

U niversity of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) was officially established by the Emiri Decision No13 of 2022, and it is the first national university specializing in academic applied, technical, and professional education in the State of Qatar.

UDST has over 70 bachelor's and master's degree programs, diplomas, and certificates.

The university houses 5 colleges: The College of Business, the College of Computing and Information Technology, the College of Engineering and Technology, the College of Health Sciences, and the College of General Education, in addition to specialized training centers for individuals and companies.

UDST is recognized for its student-centered learning and state-of-the-art facilities.

Its world-renowned faculty and researchers work on developing the students’ skills and help raise well-equipped graduates who proudly serve different sectors of the economy and contribute to achieving human, social, and economic development goals nationally and internationally.

With more than 700 staff and over 8,000 students, UDST is the destination of choice for applied and experiential learning.

The University is recognized for its student-centered learning and state-of-the-art facilities.

Our faculty are committed to delivering pedagogically-sound learning experiences that incorporate innovative learning technologies.

Our aim is to enhance students’ skills and help develop talented graduates who can effectively contribute to a knowledge-based economy and make Qatar’s National Vision 2030 a reality.

This position requires an individual to communicate, promote and enforce policies, procedures and regulations related to aquatics program, swimming pool and facilities.

She/ He needs to Recognize and respond effectively to swimming pool and recreation emergencies through knowledge and application of lifeguard surveillance and rescue techniques.

Moreover, complete and track incident reports to provide an accurate record of incidents and plan training and strategy to prevent future accidents.

The successful candidate will develop and implement recreational and competitive swim programs, activities, and events to encourage and facilitate use of UDST recreation facilities and to promote health and wellness.

Also, maintain a safe and secure environment inside and outside the swimming pool and safeguard the activities of participants using the aquatics facility in alignment with health and safety policies and procedures of UDST.

Liaise with other recreation members to promote sport and wellness at UDST and keep and report pool-use statistics and recommend new promotional techniques to increase swimming pool use.

She/ He will engage in administrative duties related to aquatic activities and events (i.e. maintaining action plans, budgets, and expenditures, needs assessments and feedback).

Attend UDST meetings and participate in initiatives to monitor and enhance student health and wellness development.

Bachelor’s degree in related field.

Professional certification in Aquatics required such as :

Professional certification(s) in lifeguard training,

Swim instructor training

Swim team coaching

Minimum 5 Years Of Relevant Experience.

Fluency in written and spoken English language required.

Fluency in written and spoken Arabic language preferred.