Tennis Coach at St Andrew’s School

Job Description

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St Andrew’s School, Turi is highly respected in Kenya and regarded as one of the leading international schools in East Africa. Numbering pupils, it comprises two semi-autonomous schools: a Preparatory School of circa pupils between the ages of 3 and 13 and a Senior School of circa pupils between the ages of 13 and 18. It is fully coeducational and the great majority are boarders. The School has an overtly Christian foundation and sees its overall aim as encouraging young men and women to ‘live and lead with integrity’.

The Role

St Andrew’s, Turi is seeking to appoint a Tennis Coach who will coaching Tennis as well as contribute across all areas of school life. The successful candidate will be expected to evaluate students’ performance, ensuring that all tennis equipment is in good working order, and educating students’ on Tennis game strategies and good sportsmanship while maintaining a professional appearance at all times. They will also be expected to contribute to the extra-curricular activities of the School. St Andrew’s Prep School is committed to providing a vibrant co-curricular and boarding program to which all staff contribute. The ability to coach an additional sport will be an added advantage.

Person Specification

Working at St Andrew’s Prep School is an exciting and dynamic experience. We look to recruit committed and resourceful staff, who are looking to not only develop their skills and leadership capacities, but also embrace new experiences and challenges.

There are some things that are essential to working with us:

The successful candidate will need to be able to support the School’s aims and Christian ethos. Coaching Certification by International Tennis Federation – ITF At least 10 years of actively playing tennis at a high level Extensive coaching experience Experience organising internal competitions and preparing teams for external competition First Aid experience Experience coaching adults and children of all abilities Positive experience working as part of a team Previous customer service experience Experience working with International Schools is an added advantage.

Qualifications

Essential

Ability to deliver a very high level of fun, engaging, safe and informative tennis sessions In-depth understanding of current tennis developments. Detailed knowledge of the ITF and Kenya playing system Ability to effectively communicate with parents, students of all ages, management, and other staff

Desirable

Ability to lead, motivate and train a team and maintain effective working relationships The ability to confidently hold a conversation in English and Swahili

Experience

Essential

Experience of coaching tennis across all ages (Ages 3 to 18 years) A proven track record of excellent coaching and student support

Desirable

 Experience of coaching tennis and any other sporting activity

Skills

Essential

Excellent communication and inter-personal skills Well developed ITF Coaching skills and certification Ability to use a range of coaching techniques to coach the students and teachers

Desirable

Evidence of being able to lead, manage and be responsible for initiatives/developments Knowledge of current ITF and Kenya Playing System

Safeguarding
Essential

Commitment to the safeguarding and protection of children and to the personal development of our pupils. Understanding of the issues surrounding the safeguarding of children and commitment to child welfare and safety

Desirable

Knowledge of child protection procedures