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 criminal record
• SACE registration.

Experience:

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