ABOUT THE ROLE

Key responsibilities for the role include:Â

• Work with the Associate Dean of Students to create a vision for the swimming program and invest stakeholders in the vision.Â
• Oversee the in-house and regional swimming relationships and ensure the school is scheduled for all competitions.Â
• 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.Â
• 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.Â
• 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.Â
• 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.Â
• Ensure adequate materials are ready for students.
• Managing the safe and efficient transition of students to and from swimming sessions.Â
• 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.Â
• Holder of Kenya Swimming Federation Level 3 coaching certification above.Â
• 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

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