Osaka YMCA International School Aquatics
PE Program Teaching Assistants
Osaka YMCA International School (OYIS) is an English-based, private international school, offering preschool to grade 9 and is currently accredited by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IB) and by the US-based Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). The school year starts at the beginning of September and goes to the beginning of July–a fall-spring calendar. The swimming classes are run as part of the Physical Health & Education portion of the school curriculum with the 25 meter pool located on the roof of the school building.
There are two levels of internship provided: 1 Sr Intern role, and 4 Intern roles available. The Senior Swim Intern is a position created to lead, develop and support the Lv 2 interns and the swim program at OYIS (Osaka YMCA International School) from June - September every year. The Swim Intern is a position created to assist with the planning and to carry out the swim program within the physical education curriculum at OYIS (Osaka YMCA International School) from June - September every year. These positions provides a unique opportunity for those with Kingswim experience or knowledge, and for those with swim instructor and/or life-saving skills and licenses to gain additional experience in an international setting.
OYIS Mission Statement
At Osaka YMCA International School, students actively develop knowledge, skills and international mindedness through student-centered, inquiry-based education. OYIS programs are designed to empower students to achieve personal success while compassionately contributing to their local communities and a more peaceful world.
IB Approaches to Teaching & Learning
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Teachers will teach using the following methods:
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Teaching through inquiry
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Teaching through concepts
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Teaching developed in local and global contexts
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Teaching focused on effective teamwork and collaboration
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Teaching differentiated to meet the needs of all learners
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Teaching informed by assessment
What would your role and responsibilities look like?
Swim Programs / Events run at OYIS:
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Regular swim program run as physical education class (Monday - Friday) to school-aged children 3-15 years
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After school swim club (2 times a week)
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Saturday School and Summer Intensive programs
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Swim Gala - A celebration of aquatic activities, runs at the end of June
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Swim Meet - An inter-school competitive swim meet run in September, for students grade 3 and above, hosting other international schools
Swim Cancellation Alternatives:
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As the pool is located on the roof of the school, in the event of bad weather and swim lessons being cancelled, interns are expected to stay in school and support the teaching and learning at OYIS. A variety of options will be made available. Some of these include:
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Teaching a Physical Education lesson
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Preparation for swim events
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In-class support and assistance of OYIS teachers
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An alternative ‘rainy day weekly timetable’ will be provided for the interns from the Sr intern
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Interns are expected to communicate with the Sr intern and the Physical Education teacher of their intentions in the event of swim lessons being cancelled.
What else can you expect and look forward to?
OYIS facility provides the following services:
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Early Childhood Programs (3-5 YO)
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International Primary schooling from pre-school to grade 6
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Middle years schooling from grade 7 - 9
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After school child care from pre-school to grade 2
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Saturday school programs
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Gymnasium
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Rooftop swimming pool
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Staff lounge
**Access to the school's staff Wi-Fi will be provided
Regarding accommodation during the internship:
Interns will most likely be staying with a few host families during their internship. Short-term accommodation might also be organized during the intervals of host families.
There will also be a hostel very close to Tosabori that Global has a partnership with. Global interns will be provided a special discount but will need to go through Global for booking reservations.
Hear from interns about their experience!
What should you bring?
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Long sleeve swim wear /rash guards as pool is on rooftop and not heated
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Sunscreen
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Aloe vera or other lotion/ointment if you sunburn easily
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Sunglasses
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KingSwim or YMCA uniform
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Long sleeve top/jacket/cardigan for the offices (gets cold with a/c)
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Comfortable shoes and sandals (for school, office and camp grounds)
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Body wipes to refresh yourself and help cool you down
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Water bottle - water filling stations provided
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Portable Wifi or SIM Card
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Formal attire (suits, dress, etc) or traditional cultural attire for GYC General assembly
**The first few weeks your body will go through a transition phase so it is strongly recommended to bring some vitamin/immune boost and your own medication for when you get sick.
Osaka YMCA International School
6 Chome-7-34 Nakatsu, Kita Ward, Osaka, 531-0071, Japan
06-6345-1661