Swimming Coach (Athi River Day School) at Nova Pioneer

Nova Pioneer Education Group is a Pan-African independent school network offering preschool through secondary education for students from ages 3 through 19. We prepare the next generation of leaders and innovators through world-class teaching methods with an emphasis on 21st century skills. We established Nova Pioneer because we believe education should ...

 

Swimming Coach (Athi River Day School)

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND , Diploma
  • Experience1 - 3 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldEducation / Teaching 

ABOUT THE ROLE

Key responsibilities for the role include:

  • Work with the Dean of Students 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.
  • Plan and supervise swimming galas, external competitions, manage external competition registration, and accompany students for external swimming galas
  • 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 Students 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.
  • 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 and conducting assessments, reports, and references relating to individual students or groups of students.
  • Evaluate competitive swimmers termly, assign them levels every term and create an individual plan for growth. 
  • Take attendance daily, monitor and keep records/ reports of the children’s progress and development.
  • Instruct students individually and in groups, adapting teaching methods to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • Providing pastoral care and support to students, providing them with a secure environment to swim. 
  • Prepare the pool area prior to each lesson/ training session to facilitate safe play, creative play and to bring out the best in each swimmer.
  • Ensure the changing rooms are clean with safety mats, external pool areas are clean and pool lanes are clearly marked. Ensure adequate materials are ready for students
  • Managing the safe and efficient transition of students to and from swimming sessions. 
  • Ensure simple first aid procedures are done to injured students during swimming sessions.
  • Establish and enforce rules for behavior, and policies and procedures to maintain order among students by providing consistent rewards and/ or consequences for student behaviour.
  • Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials, in order to prevent injuries and damage.
  • Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.
  • Assist in yard duty that includes student screening, bus loading and unloading.
  • Participate in the weekly Team on Duty schedule.
  • Keep, maintain and regularly update professional records- Records of work covered, progress records , rubrics and students portfolios.

ABOUT YOU

Skills and Qualifications required:

  • 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.
  • 1 - 3  years of of experience in a similar position working with swimmers.
  • You have basic first aid training.
  • A relevant degree/diploma/certificate in Physical Education or Sports/ Recreational Science is desirable.
  • A TSC certificate will be an added advantage
  • You possess effective coaching techniques and skills. You possess adequate knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport.
  • You are knowledgeable in a variety of swimming programs. A proven track record of implementing successful swimming programs and competitions is highly desirable.
  • 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 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

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Nova Pioneer on novapioneer.applytojob.com to apply

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