Sports Coach

Sports Coach (Diamond Junior School)

Location: South B, off Mombasa road

Reports to: Principal

About the School: Founded in 2009, Diamond Junior School is a values-based institution that presently caters for Kindergarten & Primary levels using the CBC curriculum. The School is passionately committed to developing learners to be contributing members of the wider community.

Vision: We strive to equip and inspire children to rise to their full God-given potential. 

 Mission: To offer excellence in Academics, Sports, Arts, Technology and beyond, cultivating positive character traits and inspiring global citizenship. 

Job Summary: Responsible for coaching and training all learners (from Kindergarten through Grade 9) across a variety of ball games, including but not limited to football, basketball, netball, volleyball, pickleball tennis, and athletics. Additionally, the coach will oversee all field events, and ensure a safe and supportive environment for all learners.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

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• Design and deliver structured training sessions across multiple sports, including but not limited to football,  basketball, netball, volleyball, pickleball tennis, athletics, and other ball games.
  
• Teach learners the fundamental skills, rules, and strategies of each sport, with age-appropriate methods and practices.
  
• Plan and conduct age-appropriate P.E lessons in line with the curriculum and learning objectives.
  
• Foster a love for sports and physical fitness, in a supportive and positive environment.
  
• Oversee and organize all field events, ensuring they are engaging and well-coordinated.
  
• Collaborate with the school management to schedule sports activities, manage resources, and plan events such as sports days and inter school competitions.
  
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee sports meets and fixtures for various sports throughout the school year.
  
• Develop a comprehensive schedule for all fixtures and ensure timely communication with parents, students, and relevant stakeholders.
  
• Manage the setup and takedown of sports equipment for fixtures, ensuring the field and other facilities are prepared and safe.
  
• Maintain attendance records, track student participation, and report on the progress and achievements of sports teams.
  
• Monitor learner progress, identify strengths and areas for improvement, and provide constructive feedback.
  
• Ensure a safe environment for all learners, adhering to school policies and child safeguarding practices.
  
• Develop safety protocols for sports activities and field events.
  

Key Skills and Competencies:  

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• Bachelor of Education (Physical Education and sports), Sports Science or related field.
  
• Proven experience in sports coaching, ideally with young children or in a school setting.
  
• TSC registered.
  
• Knowledge and proficiency in coaching multiple sports.
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with learners, parents and colleagues.
  
• Strong organizational skills..
  
• Creative and energetic.
  
• Strong moral values and discipline.
  

Deadline: Interested parties should send their online applications on or before 30th June 2026

Correspondence: Detailed CV to be submitted to careers@diamondjunior.com

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only suitable candidates will be contacted to continue the application process.