Primary School PE Coach (IP) – SPARK Bedfordview – 2025 needed at SPARK Schools

Purpose of Role:

• SPARK Schools PE coaches drive student achievement by overseeing the culture and effectiveness of physical education.
• SPARK Schools PE coaches work directly with students in the school’s outdoor sports spaces to increase and maintain their health and wellness.
• PE coaches are integral to the SPARK Schools “culture” and our commitment to rigorous, engaging learning experiences for our scholars.

Responsibilities:

• Create a positive student culture around physical education and maintain high behavioural expectations for all students. 
• Use SPARK culture and behaviour management practices. Implement SPARK SEL (Social Emotional Learning) Curriculum. 
• Work collaboratively with grade level teachers to successfully supervise scholars working independently on paper based tasks or online. 
• Supervise scholars during morning arrivals. 
• Set up for SPARKs Fly. 
• Actively coach students in the development of gross motor skills, team habits, and specific sports skills. 
• Teach students about healthy eating, exercise, and hygiene habits, including positive choices they should make at home and at school. 
• Create lesson plans aligned to network-wide PE curriculum and personalised for students. 
• Plan strategies to stretch content and scholar outcomes during the course of the academic year. 
• Take responsibility for PE equipment and report any damage.
• Communicate professionally with school staff and parents regarding students. 
• Participate actively in staff development opportunities as a member of the SPARK Schools team. 
• Conduct self in a professional manner at all SPARK Schools events and to all stakeholders.

Requirements
Qualifications and Criteria:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Grade 12 Certificate.
• Studying towards a degree in Human Movement/ Sport Science
• English language fluency.
• Clear/Clean criminal record
• SACE registration.

Experience:

• Previous experience managing or working with primary school-aged children.
• Physical Education experience or training.

Skills and Mindset:

• Strong desire to be part of a vibrant and dynamic technology-driven work environment fostering creativity, collaboration and an atmosphere that encourages and allows top performers to thrive.
• Strong desire to be part of a collaborative, team spirited and fast growing Social Impact Disruptor and Society Shaper who is leading change in the education space in South Africa through transformational education innovation, ensuring the accessibility of university and careers for all.
• Strong desire to be part of a learning culture with excellent career development and advancement opportunities supported by individualised professional development, support and mentorship.
• Ability, Desire and Passion to deliver high quality transformational education at affordable fees to ensure the accessibility of university and careers for all.
• We are looking for ‘’GEMS’’ with the following attributes:
• Grit: Persistence through challenges.
• Excellence: A track record of high expectations personally and professionally.
• Mission and Vision Alignment: Understanding of and passion for the SPARK Schools mission to provide excellent education at an affordable cost.
• Self Reflection: Finding the capacity to bring your best self to challenges and opportunities.