À propos de ce poste Afterschool Coach chez International Schools Partnership
Job Description
Purpose of Role
To plan, lead, and develop extracurricular activities aimed at supporting students’ overall development by strengthening their skills, talents, discipline, creativity, physical fitness, critical thinking, and teamwork. To prepare and accompany students in performances, competitions, tournaments, and other school activities, promoting the school’s values and ensuring appropriate representation of the institution.
ISP Principles
Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.
Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.
Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.
Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.
Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and lead training sessions, classes, rehearsals, and practical sessions according to the assigned discipline or activity.
Design activities and teaching strategies appropriate to the students’ age, level, and abilities.
Develop the technical, physical, artistic, cognitive, or discipline-specific skills of students.
Foster values such as discipline, responsibility, respect, commitment, perseverance, teamwork, leadership, and healthy competition.
Promote a positive, inclusive, safe, and motivating environment that encourages student participation and development.
Supervise students during activities, training sessions, rehearsals, performances, competitions, and related events.
Prepare students and teams for tournaments, competitions, performances, assessments, and other events in which the school participates.
Accompany students to competitions, tournaments, performances, and external activities when required.
Ensure that students maintain appropriate conduct and represent the school professionally and in accordance with its values.
Monitor and assess students’ progress and development within the assigned discipline and provide feedback when appropriate.
Identify areas for improvement and adapt training sessions, classes, or rehearsals according to students’ needs.
Maintain accurate attendance and participation records.
Prepare, organize, and properly use the materials, equipment, spaces, and facilities required for the activity.
Ensure the responsible and appropriate use of resources provided by the school.
Comply with safety protocols and immediately report any accident, incident, or situation that may affect student safety or well-being.
Coordinate with the person responsible for the program regarding the planning of activities, competitions, performances, tournaments, and other events.
Maintain effective and professional communication with the appropriate Coordinator and other staff members involved in the activities.
Participate in school-wide activities related to the assigned discipline when required.
Comply with established schedules, policies, procedures, and school regulations.
Perform other duties related to the nature of the position as assigned.
Discipline-Specific Responsibilities
Chess
Teach the rules, fundamentals, openings, strategies, and tactics of chess.
Develop logical thinking, concentration, analysis, planning, and decision-making skills.
Prepare students and teams for interschool tournaments.
Promote healthy competition and respect for other participants.
Skills, Qualifications and Experience
The successful candidate will possess and be able to demonstrate:
Academic background, certification, or demonstrated experience in the discipline to be taught.
Previous experience working with children and/or adolescents.
Experience as a coach, instructor, teacher, or facilitator in the relevant discipline.
Strong technical and practical knowledge of the assigned activity.
Ability to manage groups of students of different ages and skill levels.
Experience working in a school environment is preferred.
Availability to participate in competitions, tournaments, performances, and activities outside regular school hours when required.
Proficiency in English is considered an asset, particularly in an international school environment.
ISP Principles
Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding
and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.
Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.
Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.
Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.
Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.
ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles
ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.
ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.