High School Sports Coach (Tatu Girls High School)

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 prepare young people to create their future, not just work in it. Nova Pioneer is a launchpad where ambitious young Africans can begin to shape a better future for the continent and the world.
We began by asking ourselves the question, “What capabilities will young people need to succeed in and shape the future that they will encounter, and what approaches to education will best develop those capabilities?”
All of our founders have extensive backgrounds in education at top institutions across the globe, having studied at universities such as Harvard and Stanford and led education programs for McKinsey and Co., the African Leadership Academy, and top school networks in the US (Excel Academies). Yet at Nova Pioneer we believe that you never stop learning. So we visited and studied leading schools spanning from Singapore to Peru, and the United States to the United Kingdom. We connected with leaders of the cutting-edge education research, and leading thinkers on 21st Century Learning such as Sir Ken Robinson and teachers and atelieristas from Reggio Emilia, the leading global early education model, to name a few.
We launched our first school in South Africa in 2014, with the aim of incorporating the best education models in the world, while keeping it as affordable as possible. We’ve since expanded within South Africa, and to Kenya as well – with our first Kenyan school launching in 2015. In all of our schools, we bring in and train top educators to deliver educational excellence in an environment that nurtures our students to uncover their potential and blaze trails in the world beyond our school walls.ABOUT THE ROLE

Key responsibilities for the role include:

Work with the Dean of Students to create a vision for the sports program and invest stakeholders in the vision. 
Oversee the regional athletics relationships and ensure the school is scheduled for all competition and matches. 
Create new and support existing partnering by reaching out to schools and other relevant places to seek for friendlies and other joint sporting events.
Ensure  appropriate  preparation and management of all competitions and matches.  
Develop a strong school teams to represent the school in competitions.
Develop a training program 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.
Work with the Dean of Students to procure all needed  sports equipment. 
Ensure attendance is taken at the beginning and the end of the training sessions.
Hold coaching sessions with athletes throughout the academic day and residential evening.
Coach multiple sports ( could include sports such as: basketball, football, rugby, tennis or swimming) and help with contributing to the development of enrichment and residential experiences for students.
Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of sports 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 Principal, other school leaders and parents.
Providing or contributing to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual students or groups of students.
Monitor the academic performance of the players and always ensure high standards are met.
Providing pastoral 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.
Provide consistent rewards and/ or consequences for student behaviour.
Consistently meet the ambitious goals of a rapidly growing organisation

ABOUT YOU

Skills and Qualifications required:

You have 1 – 3 years of experience in a similar position working with teenagers.
You have basic refereeing skills. At least FIBA level 1 and Coaching Certifications.
A relevant degree in Physical Education or Sports/ Recreational Science is desirable
A post graduate diploma in Sports/ Recreational Science can be considered
You possess effective coaching techniques and skills. You possess adequate knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport.
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 are knowledgeable in a variety of sports and athletic programs. A proven track record of implementing successful athletic programs is highly desirable.
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 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

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