Part-time Swimming Coach at Nova Pioneer

About the job

Nova Pioneer is looking for asuperstar Part-time Swimming Coach to teach swimming atourTatu Boys High School. The successful candidate should be willing and ready to start in January 2025.

You will be responsible for delivering an exceptional 21st Century learning experience for our students and coaching them to succeed in swimming.

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of an innovative network of schools that is developing generations of innovators and leaders who will shape the African Century.

About The Role

Key responsibilities for the role include:

Work with the Dean of Residential Life to create a vision for the swimming program and invest stakeholders in the vision
Oversee the in-house and regional swimming relationships and ensure the school is scheduled for all competitions
Create new and support existing partnering by reaching out to schools and other relevant places to seek friendlies and other joint events
Ensure appropriate preparation and management of all competitions and matches
Develop a strong school team to represent the school in competitions
Develop a training program for all the training sessions in accordance with the school guidelines
Coach and instruct swimmers individually or as a group regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport
Work with the Dean of Residential Life to procure all needed swimming equipment
Ensure attendance is taken at the beginning and the end of the training sessions
Hold coaching sessions with swimmers throughout the academic day and residential evening
Ability to coach multiple sports ( could include sports such as: basketball, football) and help with contributing to the development of enrichment and residential experiences for students
Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials, in order to prevent injuries and damage
Observing, assessing, and recording students’ performance, giving appropriate feedback, and maintaining records of pupils’ progress and development for the school leadership and parents
Providing or contributing to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual students or groups of students
Monitor the academic performance of the players and always ensure high standards are met
Providing pastoral care and support to students, providing them with a secure environment to learn
Ensure simple first aid procedures are done to injured students during sporting activities
Provide consistent rewards and/ or consequences for student behaviour
Consistently meet the ambitious goals of a rapidly growing organization

About You
Skills and Qualifications required:

You have 1 – 3 years of experience in a similar position working with teenagers
You have basic refereeing skills. At least FIBA level 1 and Coaching Certifications
You have a Swimming Life Saver Certification
A relevant degree in Physical Education or Sports/ Recreational Science is desirable
A post graduate diploma in Sports/ Recreational Science can be considered
You possess effective coaching techniques and skills. You possess adequate knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport
You are able to communicate fluently- verbally and in writing in English. You are able to effectively present information and respond effectively to questions in one-on-one, small group situations to students and other school staff. You are able to verbally respond to common inquiries from students
You are knowledgeable in a variety of sports and athletic programs. A proven track record of implementing successful athletic programs is highly desirable
You have excellent interpersonal skills and are able to build relationships with stakeholders
You are flexible and open to change – you handle uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity well
You are a problem solver – you are proactive in identifying issues and address these thoroughly by making an effort to find appropriate solutions
You are excited about our organizational culture—and in particular, you are fired up to challenge yourself by embracing mutual vulnerability and a firehose of feedback
You have a desire to further develop your leadership skills and apply them to transform the lives of African youth