2023 PE/Swimming Resident Teacher (Tatu Day School) at Nova Pioneer

ABOUT THE ROLE

Key responsibilities for the role include:

• Work with the Dean of Students to create a vision for the sports program and invest stakeholders in the vision. 
• Execute appropriate activities for the children in every session according to the curriculum, schemes of work, and lesson plans.
• Deliver activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development such as games.
• Instruct students individually and in groups, while applying the appropriate teaching method suited for a given group or individual. 
• Assimilate student culture activities and support children and teachers strengthen areas assigned e.g. transition, arrival, dismissal, playtime, serving lunch etc.
• Calendar fixtures and sports training programmes for students and accompany teams as a chaperone or coach on sports-related trips and competitions.
• Scout for opportunities for students to participate and compete in various sporting activities and friendlies by creating new and supporting existing partnerships with schools.
• Plan and execute inter-house/class competitions for sports every term and the annual Sports Day.
• Conduct PD and briefing for teammates for sports-related activities e.g. events or initiatives
• Ensure appropriate preparation and management of all competitions and matches.  
• Develop strong school teams to represent the school in competitions.
• Develop training programs for all the training sessions in accordance with the school guidelines.
• Coach and instruct players individually or as a group regarding the rules, regulations, equipment and the techniques of the sport.
• Ensure attendance is taken at the beginning and the end of the training sessions.
• Maintain an inventory of sports equipment and work with the Dean of Students to procure all needed sports equipment. 
• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of sports equipment and facilities in order to prevent injuries and damage.
• Observe, assess and file records/reports in hard and soft copy of the children’s progress and development for the Principal, other school leaders and parents.
• Monitor the academic performance of the players and always ensure high standards are met.
• Providing 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.
• Affirm positive behaviour and flag negative behaviour to maintain order by documenting concerns and incidences, and ensure follow up is made with support from the line manager.
• Attend meetings and teacher training workshops in order to learn NP model and culture. 
• Practise and model NP culture to stakeholders in the school community.

ABOUT YOU

Skills and Qualifications required:

• TSC certification and a relevant degree in Physical Education/ Recreational Science
• 1-3 years experience in a similar position working with young children/ teenagers
• A registered and active member of the Kenya Swimming Federation. 
• Holder of Kenya Swimming Federation Level 3 coaching certification above. 
• You possess a  Lifesaver certification.
• Trained and certified in basic first aid
• You have good working skills with technology such as Word, Powerpoint and Excel
• You are able to communicate fluently verbally and in writing in English. Ability to effectively present information and respond effectively to questions in one-on-one, small group situations to students and other school staff. Ability to verbally respond to common inquiries from students.
• Must be knowledgeable in a variety of sports and athletic programs
• Preferred- A proven track record of implementing successful sports programs
• Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills. Must possess adequate knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability 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