Swimming Teacher/Coach at Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKESK)

Job Description

The Aga Khan Academy Nairobi is operated by Aga Khan Education Service Kenya (AKESK), a non-profit organization, with close to a hundred years’ experience operating schools in Kenya

Role Summary.

Provide swimming classes in the most efficient, Safe and effective manner possible, by creating a positive and fun environment in which to motivate and encourage learners to develop their swimming ability and skills.

Key Responsibilities

Be ready to make every effort to expand the subject knowledge by having recourse to a variety of activities. Be able to identify school swimming needs and inform the Head teacher. Be fully involved and promote other co-curricular activities in the school. Assessing the progress of students and adjusting teaching programs accordingly. Implementing ground rules for each swim session in order to prevent accidents & injuries. Planning swimming lessons that consider students’ abilities and progressive development. Keep record of the swimming equipment available in the school. An understanding of, and practical expertise in, information technology as an integrated educational tool. Being a positive role model, creating a positive and fun environment in which to motivate and encourage children and adults to participate in swimming.

The requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Must be a trained Swimming coach with minimum of FINA Level II training, or Kenya Swimming Teachers & Coaches Association or its equivalent. 3 years’ experience with demonstrable achievements in teaching swimming in a school set up. Must be registered with Teachers Service Commission (TSC). Certification as a life guard and First Aid will be an added advantage