Head Coaches at Nova Pioneer

Nova Pioneer is looking for superstar Head Coaches who are passionate about coaching student in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for different sports competitions. This position motivates student athletes to develop an appreciation of the sport. 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.

Roles

As a Head coach, you will need to:

• Hold organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport.
• Assess player’s skills and assigns team positions.
• Develop a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development.
• Work with the Principal in scheduling facilities for practices and competition.
• Coach and instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
• Observe players, during competition and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.
• Determine game strategy based on the team’s capabilities.
• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times.
• Monitor the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met; and encourages student athletes to maintain a high academic standard.
• Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury.
• Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
• Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
• Works with the Principal / Athletic Director to develop a policy for awards and submits a list of award winners at the end of the season.
• Participates in special activities to include parent’s night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies.
• Maintains eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, equipment inventory, and other related records.
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

Job Specifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

Job Requirements

• Some experience as a Basketball, Rugby, Football or Athletics Coach or assistant coach at the secondary school or college level preferred.
• Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents, and students.
• Eye-hand, mind-eye coordination, physical dexterity, and the ability to bend, stoop, walk, talk, and sit. The ability to travel between locations.
• Course work in sport coaching and the prevention of athletic injuries. Continue educational training.