POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• Professional experience in padel coaching (certifications preferred).
• Experience in facilities or sports program management, preferably in an educational setting.
• Relevant certifications in sports coaching, health & safety, or first aid (preferred, but training will be provided).
• 3+ years of experience in coaching, event management, commercial coordination, or venue operations.
• Strong coaching, mentoring, and facilities management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication abilities.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and sports facility operations.
• Ability to create engaging digital and social media content.

Language:

• English is mandatory.
• Arabic is an advantage.

Competencies:

• Practical application of sound judgment in managing facilities and sports programs.
• Ability to manage bookings, payments, and customer service efficiently.
• Well-organized and able to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong sense of professionalism and safeguarding commitment.
• To be able to initiate opportunities for self and others and to find solutions to ensure tasks are completed within specified timescales.
• Adaptable and self-motivated.
• Articulate, communicative with an outgoing pleasant manner.
• First Aid experience and training.
• Able to negotiate, persuade and motivate others.
• Willingness to undertake appropriate Professional Development.
• Excellent communication skills and command of the English language, in spoken and written form.
• Willing attitude to be a part of the school team.
• A collaborative team-player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Behavior management.

Attributes:

• Empathetic listener with strong interpersonal skills.
• Integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Internationally minded, culturally aware, and emotionally intelligent.
• Flexible, creative, and adaptable with a positive, can-do attitude.

Padel Coaching

• Plan, deliver, and evaluate engaging padel coaching sessions for beginners to advanced levels.
• Teach fundamental techniques, tactics, rules, and sportsmanship of padel.
• Motivate, guide, and mentor students to achieve their potential in both recreational and competitive settings.
• Ensure safe practices, injury prevention, and first aid response when required.
• Organize and supervise padel tournaments, leagues, and after-school activities.

Court Coordination and Facility Management

• Manage court bookings and scheduling to maximize usage and efficiency.
• Oversee the maintenance, cleanliness, and readiness of padel courts and related equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and emergency procedures.
• Liaise with external contractors for repairs and facility improvements.

Administration and Financial Oversight

• Coordinate booking systems, ensuring transparency and accessibility for users.
• Oversee collection of payments for bookings, lessons, and events, maintaining accurate records.
• Provide regular reports on usage, revenue, and operational matters.

Marketing and Community Engagement

• Support the development and execution of marketing campaigns for padel programs.
• Create engaging content for newsletters, social media, and school platforms.
• Promote padel within the school and local community, encouraging participation and growth.
• Act as an ambassador for NIS padel programs, building positive relationships with stakeholders.

Customer Care

• Provide quality services, ensuring participants’ needs are met.
• Respond promptly and professionally to feedback and inquiries.
• Represent the school positively with students, parents, and external visitors.

Professional Development

• Continuously seek opportunities to enhance coaching and management skills.
• Share good practices with colleagues and contribute to a collaborative learning environment.
• Ensure team members are aware of customer and student ethics and consistently model respectful behavior.