Nova Pioneer Swimming Coach (Athi River Day Campus) Jobs in Kenya

Nova Pioneer Swimming Coach (Athi River Day Campus) Jobs in Kenya

Nova Pioneer is looking for a superstar Swimming Coach to teach swimming at our Athi River Primary Campus willing and ready to start immediately.

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 NOVA Pioneer

Imagine a world in which every young person across Africa attends a school that truly sets them up for success in the 21st century.

A school that cares about individual students and allows them to explore the world around them.

A school that focuses more on developing skills than on memorizing content.

At Nova Pioneer, we have done more than just imagine this future, we are bringing it to life.

Nova Pioneer is a pan-African, independent network of schools offering high quality, accessible education from pre-primary through secondary school.

Nova Pioneer uses a unique, inquiry-based learning approach that encourages students to ask “why” instead of telling them the “what”.

It allows them to form their own thinking through exploration, investigation, and collaboration.

Nova Pioneer currently has 14 schools in South Africa and Kenya with a vision to launch 100 schools and reach tens of thousands of students across the African continent in the next decade.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

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

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.

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

Closing Date: 25th October 2022

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see: Nova Pioneer Swimming Coach (Athi River Day Campus) Jobs in Kenya


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