Trident Preparatory Solwezi is an international primary school with a diverse student and staff body, offering both the Cambridge and IPC curriculums. Situated within the Kansanshi Golf Estate in Solwezi, Zambia, the school provides access to high-quality sporting facilities in a secure environment.

The Trident group of schools consists of three prep schools and one secondary school. Trident Prep Solwezi offers a well-rounded education across academics, sports, arts, and culture.

Educore Services is seeking a suitably qualified, experienced, and enthusiastic: PE and Sports Coach

The appointee will report to the Head Teacher and be responsible for coordinating and leading the PE and Sports Program. This will include all class PE lessons and Co-Curricular Sport sessions. Developing key sports throughout all age groups is essential to ensure the ongoing progression of our students. This involves internal physical education and sport activities, as well as interschool competitions.

Main Purpose of the Job

• To implement and coordinate the physical education and sports program.
• To promote a healthy lifestyle among the pupils, including an understand of human movement.
• To collaborate with other schools to create opportunities for competition and festivals, including regular activities between the Trident Schools.
• To lead the staff in presenting a diverse cocurricular program that provides opportunities for broad participation and excellence.

Qualifications and Experience

Relevant sports qualifications that enable the candidate to teach sports effectively in a school environment.

Key Skills

• Proven track record in organising sporting event
• Experience in a competitive school environment.
• Ability to lead, develop and coordinate staff in achieving shared objectives within the school.
• Proven experience in extra-mural activities that enrich the school timetable and broaden students’ exposure to activities outside the classroom.
• Enjoyment in working with children across a range of ages.
• Ability to teach students of varying abilities within a primary setting.
• Ability to innovate, engage, and motivate students.
• Self-driven and self-motivated, with a collaborative approach to meeting the objectives of the larger organization.

Applications

• Please complete the online application

Start Date is negotiable, but preferably 1st January 2025.