SID Coalition

Every “seed” you plant with SID, whether as a donor, sponsor, volunteer, mentor, or advocate spreading SID awareness fuels a SID movement far greater than yourself. You are not just saving lives today; you are reshaping Africa’s future.

• Fund lifesaving programs.
• Volunteer your skills.
• Amplify our mission.

“No act of support is too small—every SID/seed grows into change.”

Join the Coalition Today!!!

SID NEEDS YOU: Join Our Permanent Staff & Help Build a Safer, More Inclusive Africa Through Swimming

Are you a fresh graduate, a change-maker, or someone looking to build a purposeful career rooted in service, inclusion, and impact? Do you believe in empowerment through sport, and want to work with a team that is transforming lives daily?

Then Swim in 1 Day (SID) is calling on you to join our growing family of passionate professionals who are changing the narrative of disability, water safety, and wellness across Africa.

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Who We are Looking For:

We are recruiting permanent staff members who are:

• Passionate about helping others, especially the less fortunate.
• Committed to equity and inclusion — persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.
• Ready to work in a goal-driven, positive, and mission-focused environment.
• Open to learning swimming and water therapy (even if you don’t already swim.

Open Positions at SID:

• Personal Assistant to the Director
  Support high-level operations, scheduling, and communications for SID’s founder.
• Publicity Secretary / Media Rep & Social Media Manager
  Tell our stories, amplify our voice, and drive global awareness through media.
• Accountant
  Ensure financial transparency, track budgets, and help build sustainable systems.
• Human Resources Officer
  Manage staff welfare, recruit top talent, and foster a healthy workplace culture.
• Outreach & Campaign Execution Manager
  Coordinate SID programs, school visits, and grassroots campaigns across communities.
• Climate Drive Manager
  Lead environmental responsibility efforts, reducing SID’s ecological footprint.
• Disability Drive Manager
  Oversee inclusive programming, advocacy, and support for children and staff with disabilities.
• Staff Welfare Manager
  Ensure all SID staff thrive—mentally, emotionally, and professionally.
• Project Manager
  Execute key initiatives from start to finish across all SID locations and partners.
• SID Swimming Coaches (As many as possible)
  Train with us to become health-conscious, safety-first swimming coaches with special expertise in open water survival and adaptive techniques for persons with disabilities.

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Our Vision for Job Creation in Africa:

At SID, we are not just hiring, we are building a new generation of professionals:

• Ethical, health-conscious, and highly skilled swimming coaches
• Inclusive leaders in disability care, therapy, and empowerment
• Experts in water safety, wellness, climate advocacy, and community development

We believe that through the power of purpose, we can grow an Africa that saves lives, uplifts everyone, and redefines what inclusion means.

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Ready to Join Us?

If you’re passionate, driven, and willing to commit to meaningful work that saves lives, empowers women and children, and champions disability inclusion, then this is your opportunity.

📩 Apply now to begin your SID journey. Be part of a movement that is transforming Africa — one swimmer at a time.

SID is not just a job. It’s a calling.

Are you passionate about making a difference? Do you believe in equity, inclusion, and the power of swimming to transform lives—even if you don’t know how to swim yourself? Are you searching for a meaningful way to contribute to humanity?

Then Swim in 1 Day (SID) is calling on you.

We are opening up opportunities for temporary staff and global volunteers to join our powerful, inclusive, and life-changing mission, empowering children, especially those with disabilities, through swimming and water therapy across Africa.

Who We are Looking For:

We welcome people from all over the world with a heart for service and:

• A deep passion for making lasting impact
• A desire to work in a goal-driven, positive environment
• A skill or expertise that can help advance our mission, from media, therapy, teaching, social work, advocacy, health, to admin or fundraising
• A strong sense of mentorship and leadership
• The ability to cover your own expenses (travel, accommodation, etc.)

You don’t need to be a swimmer. You just need to care deeply.

Special Call to Aquatic Professionals:

If you are a certified swim trainer, lifeguard, or aquatic facility administrator, and would like to volunteer your time, expertise, or offer use of your pool, we need you, now more than ever.

Seeking Something Deeper?

• On vacation and want a life-changing adventure?
• Considering a sabbatical to escape the routine and do something meaningful?
• Living abroad and feeling the call to serve?
• A humanitarian at heart who never had the chance to act until now?

If you’ve ever thought, “I want to do more than just donate, I want to leave a legacy,” this is your moment.

Why You Also Need SID:

For every role you take at SID:

• You’ll receive high-quality, world-class training to become a skilled professional
• You’ll receive life coaching and leadership development to keep you inspired and growing
• You’ll join a global movement of changemakers who believe in saving lives, promoting dignity, and building a better Africa

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Join Our Crusade. Answer the SID Call.

Together, we can build a world where no child or woman is left behind, and where disability is not a limitation, but a superpower waiting to be nurtured.

Email us now and fill the volunteer interest form. SID is ready for you. Are you ready for SID?

Passing the Torch: Building an Army of World-Class SID Swimming Coaches Across Africa

Our Founder’s unique talents, skills, and passion will be deliberately passed down to a growing army of dedicated SID Swimming Coaches in major cities throughout Africa, starting right here in Lagos, Nigeria.

These coaches will undergo rigorous training at the SID Boot Camp, transforming them into seasoned, world-class professionals equipped with the expertise, discipline, and heart needed to fulfill SID’s mission and vision.

Through this intensive training, our coaches will be empowered to:

• Deliver high-quality, inclusive swimming education for all, especially and including children with disabilities.
• Champion water safety, survival skills, and wellness in communities across Africa.
• Serve as mentors and leaders who embody passion, professionalism, and commitment to life-changing impact.

By building this powerful network of SID Coaches, we are creating a sustainable movement that will save lives, break barriers, and inspire generations.

Together, we are shaping the future of swimming and inclusion,one coach, one city, one child at a time.

OUR SID STAFF MANTRA is OUR CREED

I cloak myself with the mantle of love, patience and kindness

My resolve is to face every challenge with positivity, wearing a smile that shatters obstacles

I do what needs to be done, regardless of how I feel

Do it tired! Do it scared! Do it sad!

JUST GET IT DONE!

Sowing the SID of hope, joy and motivation to greatness in my every move.

On three, 1, 2, 3… TEAM SID WARRIORS!

WHY SOW A “SID”? WHY SPONSOR OR DONATE?

1. 90% of global drowning occurs in Africa & developing countries (Ref – WHO), SID empowerment necessary for eradication. Swimming is the best and most crucial layer of protection against drowning.
2. Consequences of climate change are already evident; 90% of natural disasters are water-related. SID empowerment necessary for awareness, inspiring a more positive, more climate friendly change in attitude and above all Preparedness.
3. Empowering the less privileged & people with disabilities makes them independent & crisis ready.
4. No external funding, SID mission = Our joint civic & social responsibility.

Your continuous Support is essential.

Become Part of the Swim in 1 Day (SID) Family — Sow a “SID” From Anywhere!

You don’t have to be on the ground to make a real difference. By supporting Swim in 1 Day (SID) from wherever you are, you become an essential member of the SID Movement — part of our growing family dedicated to saving lives and transforming futures.

Your contribution can be as simple as:

• Sharing our mission with your friends and family
• Getting others to follow us on social media
• Encouraging donations to keep our work thriving

Every “SID” you sow helps us expand our reach, empower more children, and build a safer, more inclusive Africa.

Join us in this life-changing journey—because together, we are stronger.

One – Off SID
The gift that keeps on giving
Sponsor a coach’s training, support a future Olympian/Paralympian, or give the lifesaving skill of swimming.
➔ Donate Any Amount once.

Disability & Less Privi. SID
Fueling Paralympic & Olympic dreams
Provide full or partial scholarships for children with disabilities or from low-income backgrounds. Includes training, kits, and allowances.
➔ ₦300K/$400 monthly

Pro. Coach SID
Building Africa’s next generation of water safety experts
Train passionate coaches (Partial or Full time) who prioritize survival swimming & water safety. Covers certification, equipment, and mentorship.
➔ ₦300K/$400 monthly

Gift of Life SID
Create disaster-ready communities
Fund 6-week survival swim programs for vulnerable groups or subsidize training for middle-class families.
➔ ₦100K/$100 monthly

Campaign SID
Fight ignorance, spark change
Support rallies,documentaries, symposiums, and media campaigns on swimming, climate resilience, and disability inclusion.
➔ Custom Amount

World-Class Academy SID
Build Africa’s premier swim hub
Contribute to a 3-year vision for an affordable, inclusive academy with boarding facilities. Donate funds, materials, or services.
➔ Major Giving Opportunity

Why Give?
Every seed you sow:
✓ Prevents drownings
✓ Empowers marginalized youth
✓ Builds climate-resilient communities
✓ Challenges systemic inequities

“Your support doesn’t just change lives, it redefines Africa’s future.”