Part-Time Cambridge Primary and Lower Secondary Swimming/PE Coach (Tatu International)

Nova Pioneer is looking for two (2) rockstar Part-Time Cambridge Primary and Lower Secondary Swimming/PE Coaches based at Nova Pioneer Tatu International School, located at our Tatu Primary campus in Tatu City. You will play a critical role in delivering an exceptional 21st-century learning experience for our students. 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.

Disclaimer: Nova Pioneer does not charge any fee to process your application.

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, enquiry-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 16 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. To learn more visit www.novapioneer.com.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Key responsibilities for the role include: 

• Work with the Associate 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 conduct assessments, reports, and references relating to individual students or groups of students.
• Evaluate competitive swimmers termly, assign them levels every term, and create  individual plans 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, 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.
• Keep, maintain, and regularly update professional records- Records of work covered, progress records, rubrics, and students’ portfolios.
• Any other duty as assigned by your manager

ABOUT YOU

Skills and Qualifications required:

• 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 can communicate fluently- verbally and in writing in English. You can effectively present information and respond effectively to questions in one-on-one, small-group situations to students and other school staff. You can verbally respond to common inquiries from students
• You have excellent interpersonal skills and can 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 addressing these thoroughly by making an effort to find appropriate solutions.
• You are excited about our organisational 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

HOW TO APPLY

Does working at Nova Pioneer excite you? If so, then apply now!

To apply, please complete the form on the right hand side of this page. We cannot process applications that are emailed to us.

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There are a series of stages in the Nova Pioneer interview process and candidates will be moved forward in the process depending on their success in the previous stage. The process is as follows:

• Phone interview: a short conversation to understand your skills and experience a little better.
• Practical demonstration of what you can do: you will complete a written task or a demonstration related to the role you are applying for. Teachers sit an assessment and deliver a lesson to a class.
• Final interview: you’ll have a final conversation with the hiring manager before decisions are made.

WORKING AT NOVA PIONEER

Nova Pioneer is a place where our people experience tremendous growth, fast! We invest heavily in the growth of our people because it leads to greater mastery in both us and our students. “Novaneers” work harder and work longer hours than at most schools but as a result, the growth they experience is extraordinary. We offer consistent and ongoing professional development and provide clear career pathways that ensure that our people are always achieving their personal and professional best. Nova Pioneer has a highly energetic, entrepreneurial environment where our people get to bring their creative and innovative ideas to life. We look for people who are flexible and who are able to adapt and respond quickly to adversity with a positive, can-do attitude (there are no problems, only solutions!). We welcome challenges and roll with the punches because it makes us, and our students, better. There is no problem too big for us! We work hard but we also have a lot of fun together. We bring infectious energy and enthusiasm to everything we do because joy fuels the hardest work and learning. Read more about our culture principles here.

Nova Pioneer will never request an application fee from candidates. If you are contacted with a request to pay a fee from someone claiming to be a Nova Pioneer Talent or Recruitment representative, please do not pay them and report it to us immediately on talent.ke@novapioneer.com or talent.sa@novapioneer.com.