2024 Swimming Coach - Tatu Day School at Nova Pioneer
- Published date: November 23, 2023
- Category: Administrative & Office
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- Location: Nairobi, Nairobi
- Jop type:
- Salary: Ksh Not mentioned
- Company name: Jobs in Kenya
Job Description
- Nova Pioneer is looking for two superstar Swimming Coaches to teach swimming at our Tatu Day School willing and ready to start in January.
- 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 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 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.
- 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
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