Coach - Soccer

Job Objective

To deliver effective physical education and sports coaching that develops students physical fitness, sporting skills, teamwork, discipline, and overall well-being. To identify and nurture sporting talent while ensuring safe, inclusive, and engaging participation in various sports.

Duties and responsibilities

• Plan and deliver practical physical education lessons and sports training sessions.
  
• Coach students in netball, hockey, volleyball, handball, rugby, soccer, basketball, swimming, and other relevant sports.
  
• Teach and demonstrate appropriate sports skills, techniques, rules, tactics, and strategies.
  
• Assess students’ performance, provide constructive feedback, and support continuous improvement.
  
• Identify and develop talented students and prepare teams and individuals for competitions.
  
• Organise and coordinate sports events, competitions, tournaments, and other physical activities.
  
• Promote sportsmanship, teamwork, discipline, inclusion, and healthy lifestyles among students.
  
• Ensure proper use, safety, and maintenance of sports facilities and equipment.
  
• Apply first-aid, CPR, injury-prevention, and emergency procedures during sports activities.
  
• Maintain records of training, student performance, attendance, competitions, and sports-related incidents.
  

qualification and experience

• A minimum of a Diploma in Sports Science/ Physical Education, Bachelor's degree will be an added advantage.
  
• Relevant playing/coaching experience in netball, hockey, Volleyball, handball, Rugby, soccer, Basketball, swimming.
  
• Knowledge of netball, hockey, Volleyball, handball, Rugby, soccer, Basketball, swimming. rules, techniques, tactics, and officiating.
  
• Teaching/pedagogical skills. The coach should have ability to plan practical lessons, demonstrate skills, assess students, and give constructive feedback.
  
• First-aid/CPR certification and knowledge of sports safety and injury prevention.
  
• Where applicable, registration or accreditation with the relevant national sports/coaching body or federation