Nova Pioneer Sports Coach (Eldoret Boys Boarding School) Jobs in Kenya

Nova Pioneer Sports Coach (Eldoret Boys Boarding School) Jobs in Kenya

Nova Pioneer is looking for a superstar Sports Coach willing and ready to start in January 2023 in our Eldoret Boys Boarding School.

You will be responsible for delivering an exceptional 21st Century physical education experience for our students and coaching them to succeed in various sports.

You oversee the sports program and as such would be leading the vision for the sports program for the school.

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, 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 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 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

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.

How to Apply

To apply, please complete the form on the right hand side of this page.

We cannot process applications that are emailed to us.

Please Note: You are encouraged to attach your resume in PDF format to protect formatting.

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.

For more information and job application details, see: Nova Pioneer Sports Coach (Eldoret Boys Boarding School) Jobs in Kenya

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