Shining Hope For Communities PE Teacher and Sports Coordinator Jobs in Kenya
Role Overview
Lead physical education and sports programming for students, reporting to the Head of Teaching and Learning.
Design inclusive PE lessons, build foundational movement skills, coordinate extracurricular sports, manage vendors, and develop inter‑school fixtures and competitions.
Emphasize inclusive PE instruction, teamwork, confidence, and safe participation for all children.
Safeguarding and child protection are central responsibilities.
Core Responsibilities
Physical Education Teaching and Learning
Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive PE lessons.
Develop students’ movement skills, coordination, balance, strength, agility, and confidence.
Introduce age‑appropriate games, athletics, team sports, and fitness practices.
Differentiate instruction for varied student needs.
Sports Program Development
Build Sankore’s foundational sports program.
Develop pathways from PE lessons to clubs, teams, and competitions.
Identify priority sports suited to facilities and student interests.
Establish standards for training, participation, and sportsmanship.
Extracurricular Activities and Vendor Management
Coordinate extracurricular sports vendors.
Vet, onboard, schedule, and supervise providers.
Ensure vendors follow safeguarding and safety standards.
Monitor quality of instruction and student experience.
Fixtures, Competitions, and Inter‑School Coordination
Identify competitions, leagues, and friendly matches.
Coordinate logistics for fixtures and events.
Prepare students for competitions emphasizing effort, teamwork, and respect.
Safeguarding, Safety, and Student Wellbeing
Uphold safeguarding and child protection policies.
Maintain safe supervision ratios and routines.
Conduct risk assessments for lessons and events.
Respond appropriately to injuries and wellbeing concerns.
Equipment, Facilities, and Operations
Maintain sports equipment and inventories.
Monitor condition of sports areas and facilities.
Coordinate procurement of equipment and uniforms.
Assessment, Documentation, and
Communication
Track student participation and progress.
Provide constructive feedback.
Maintain schedules, attendance, and incident records.
Contribute to reporting and family communication.
Culture, Values, and Founding‑School Contribution
Model Sankore’s values of Consciousness, Curiosity, Courage, Continuous Growth, Creativity, and Community Care.
Build a sports culture grounded in participation, respect, and teamwork.
Help establish traditions and expectations for athletics.
Collaborate with staff to support whole‑child development.
Qualifications and Experience
Required
Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Sports Science, Education, Coaching, Kinesiology, or related field.
Teaching qualification, coaching certification, or demonstrable PE teaching experience.
At least 3 years’ experience teaching PE or coordinating youth sports.
Experience with early years or primary‑aged children.
Strong knowledge of child development, movement skills, and inclusive PE practice.
Experience organizing sports clubs, fixtures, and extracurricular activities.
Ability to manage schedules, vendors, equipment, and logistics.
Commitment to safeguarding, child protection, and inclusion.
Strong English communication skills.
Preferred
Experience in international or independent schools, IB PYP, or inquiry‑based education.
First aid, CPR, safeguarding, or sports safety certification.
Experience managing external coaches or vendors.
Experience building a school sports program.
Experience coordinating inter‑school fixtures and competitions.
Coaching experience in age‑appropriate sports (football, athletics, basketball, swimming, gymnastics, netball, tennis, dance, movement games).
Experience supporting inclusive sports participation for diverse learners.
How to Apply
Send applications to: recruitment@shofco.org
Subject Line: PE Teacher and Sports Coordinator
SHOFCO is an equal opportunity employer. Women, youth, and persons with disabilities are strongly
encouraged to apply.
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