Job Description

About The Role

Key responsibilities for the role include:

• Work with the Deputy Principal 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 Deputy Principal 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


• 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