The role of the 2026 Cambridge Primary and Lower Secondary Swimming/PE Coach (Tatu International) involves developing, managing, and delivering a high-quality swimming and physical education program for primary and lower secondary students. This position requires strong coaching skills, dedication to student development, and effective management of logistics related to training and competitions.
Key Responsibilities
- Work with the Associate Dean of Students to create a vision for the swimming program and invest stakeholders in the vision.
- Oversee in-house and regional swimming relationships and ensure the school is scheduled for all competitions.
- Create new and support existing partnerships 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 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, policies, and procedures to maintain order among students by providing consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior.
- 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.
Skills and Qualifications Required
- Registered and active member of the Kenya Swimming Federation.
- Holder of Kenya Swimming Federation Level 3 coaching certification or above.
- Possession of a Lifesaver certification.
- 1 - 3 years of experience in a similar position working with swimmers.
- Basic first-aid training.
- A relevant degree/diploma/certificate in Physical Education or Sports/ Recreational Science is desirable.
- Effective coaching techniques and skills, and adequate knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport.
- Knowledgeable in a variety of swimming programs. A proven track record of implementing successful swimming programs and competitions is highly desirable.
- Fluency in communication—verbally and in writing—in English. Ability to effectively present information and respond effectively to questions in one-on-one and small-group situations to students and other school staff.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with stakeholders.
- Flexible and open to change; handles uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity well.
- A proactive problem solver, identifying issues and addressing them thoroughly by making an effort to find appropriate solutions.
- Excited about Nova Pioneer's organizational culture, embracing mutual vulnerability and a firehose of feedback.
- A desire to further develop leadership skills and apply them to transform the lives of African youth.
