Jobs at Woodcreek School

• We are seeking a Basketball Academy Lead Coach to oversee U15 boys and girls teams. The coach will lead a performance-driven programme that develops elite technical skills, tactical awareness, strength & conditioning, and competitive readiness, integrated with academic support.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and deliver a structured basketball curriculum aligned with age-based performance benchmarks.
• Conduct weekly training sessions, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Monitor athlete progress using analytics, video analysis, and termly performance reports.
• Prepare teams for regional, national, and international competitions.
• Foster a professional, disciplined academy culture emphasising teamwork, resilience, and sportsmanship.
• Coordinate with academic tutors to ensure student-athletes meet academic targets.
• Collaborate with physiotherapists, nutritionists, psychologists, and sports scientists to support holistic athlete development.
• Maintain safeguarding, injury prevention, and compliance standards.

SUCCESS INDICATORS (KPI’S)

• Measurable skill improvement per term.
• Participation in ≥3 competitions per year.
• High retention with target enrolment of 22 students in Year 1.
• ≥90% of athletes meet academic benchmarks.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• FIBA Level 2 or equivalent recognised basketball coaching certification.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a structured basketball academy or competitive programme.
• Proven experience developing youth athletes for competitive pathways.
• Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Flexible to conduct early morning, evening, and weekend sessions.

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• We are seeking a Football Academy Lead Coach to oversee U9–U15 boys and U9-U15 girls. The coach will build and lead a performance-driven programme, combining technical mastery, tactical understanding, strength & conditioning, and evidence-based athlete monitoring.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop a structured football curriculum with age-appropriate skill benchmarks.
• Lead weekly training sessions, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Monitor athlete performance with analytics, video review, and termly progression reports.
• Prepare teams for regional tournaments, inter-school leagues, and national competitions.
• Maintain a professional academy culture emphasising discipline, resilience, and sportsmanship.
• Coordinate with tutors to ensure academic targets are met, even during competition periods.
• Collaborate with physiotherapists, nutritionists, psychologists, and sports scientists for holistic athlete support.
• Ensure safeguarding, injury prevention, and compliance standards are consistently met.

SUCCESS INDICATORS (KPI’S)

• Measurable skill improvement per term.
• 90% of athletes meet academic performance targets.
• Participation in ≥3 regional or national competitions per year.
• Ensure high retention rates while attracting more students in Year 1.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• CAF “B” License (minimum) – higher preferred.
• Minimum 3 years’ academy coaching experience in structured youth football programmes.
• Proven experience developing athletes for competitive pathways.
• Leadership, communication, and organisational excellence.
• Flexible for early morning, evening, and weekend sessions

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• We are seeking a Swimming Academy Lead Coach to oversee U9–U17 swimmers. The coach will develop a performance-driven programme that integrates technical skill development, strength & conditioning, endurance training, and competition preparation with academic flexibility.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute a structured swimming curriculum with age-appropriate benchmarks.
• Lead weekly sessions, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends, across term and holiday periods.
• Track swimmer progress with metrics, timed trials, video analysis, and termly performance reports.
• Prepare swimmers for regional, national, and international competitions.
• Promote a professional academy culture emphasising discipline, resilience, and teamwork.
• Coordinate with academic tutors to ensure student-athletes meet academic expectations.
• Collaborate with physiotherapists, nutritionists, psychologists, and sports scientists for holistic athlete support.
• Ensure safeguarding, health, and safety standards are fully implemented.

SUCCESS INDICATORS (KPI’S)

• Measurable improvement in technical skill, endurance, and starts per term.
• Participation in ≥3 regional or national swimming competitions annually.
• High retention rates with target enrolment of 50 swimmers in Year 1.
• ≥90% of swimmers meet academic targets.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Recognised swimming coaching qualification (Kenya Swimming Federation / World Aquatics / ASA).
• Lifesaving and first aid certification.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience coaching in a structured swimming academy.
• Proven experience coaching school-age athletes for competitive pathways.
• Flexible to conduct early morning, evening, and weekend sessions.