Job Description

Nova Pioneer is looking for a superstar Sports Coach to coach different sports at our Paulshof Primary School. You will be responsible for delivering an exceptional 21st Century physical education experience for our students and coaching them to success 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 PioneerImagine 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 15 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 visitAbout the RoleIt will be your responsibility to organize and lead all sports activities, including preparation of the sports calendar, communication with relevant parties, and ensuring safety protocols and expectations for inter-nova and external sports competitions are adhered to.This role calls for a dynamic individual who has the requisite knowledge of school sports in South Africa, a strong project-management background, the personality to build enthusiasm around sports while holding self to extremely high expectations, and the vision to grow our budding sports programme into a resounding success grounded in our mission. It is indeed an exciting opportunity to join and contribute to an innovative network of schools that is developing generations of innovators and leaders who will shape the African Century.Key responsibilities for the role include:

• Work with the School Leader to create a vision for the sports program and invest stakeholders in the vision.
• Execute appropriate activities for the children in every session according to the curriculum, schemes of work and lesson plans.
• Deliver activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development such as games.
• Instruct students individually and in groups, while applying the appropriate teaching method suited for a given group or individual.
• Assimilate student culture activities and support children and teachers strengthen areas assigned e.g. transition, arrival, dismissal, playtime, serving lunch etc.
• Calendar fixtures and sports training programmes for students and accompany teams as a chaperone or coach on sports-related trips and competitions.
• Scout for opportunities for students to participate and compete in various sporting activities and friendlies by creating new and supporting existing partnerships with schools.
• Plan and execute inter-house/class competitions for sports every term and the annual Sports Day.
• Conduct PD and briefing for teammates for sports-related activities e.g. events or initiatives
• Ensure appropriate preparation and management of all competitions and matches.
• Develop strong school teams to represent the school in competitions.
• Develop training programs 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.
• Ensure attendance is taken at the beginning and the end of the training sessions.
• Maintain an inventory of sports equipment and work with the Dean of Students to procure all needed sports equipment.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of sports equipment and facilities in order to prevent injuries and damage.
• Observe, assess and file records/reports in hard and soft copy of the childrens progress and development for the Principal, other school leaders and parents.
• Monitor the academic performance of the players and always ensure high standards are met.
• Providing 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.
• Affirm positive behaviour and flag negative behaviour to maintain order by documenting concerns and incidences, and ensure follow up is made with support from the line manager.
• Attend meetings and teacher training workshops in order to learn NP model and culture.
• Practise and model NP culture to stakeholders in the school community.
• Any other duties as assigned by your Manager

About YouSkills and Qualifications required

• Required - 1 to 3 years of experience in a similar position working with teenagers/children
• A relevant degree in Physical Education or Sports/ Recreational Science is desirable
• Trained and certified in basic first aid
• Ability to communicate fluently verbally and in writing in English. Ability to effectively present information and respond effectively to questions in one-on-one, small group situations to students and other school staff. Ability to verbally respond to common inquiries from students.
• Must be knowledgeable in a variety of sports and athletic programs
• Preferred- A proven track record of implementing successful sports programs
• Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills. Must possess adequate knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability 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.

Additional Skills and Requirements

• 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.Please note: Where a copy of your resume is required, copying and pasting from a formatted document e.g. Microsoft Word may not result in the formatting transferring correctly to the final resume. You are encouraged to attach your resume in Microsoft Wordxc2xae or PDF format to protect formatting.Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the right candidate is identified. Only qualified candidates will be invited for interviews.Working at Nova PioneerNova Pioneer is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment. 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 most schools but as a result, the growth they experience is extraordinary. We offer consistent and ongoing personal 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 principlesPlease Note:

• Nova Pioneer may appoint and/or expire the posting of this advertisement at their own discretion.
• If you have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date of this advertisement please consider your application as unsuccessful.

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