Primary school Physical Education Coach (FP) SPARK Weltevreden Park

at  SPARK Schools

ABOUT SPARK SCHOOLS

SPARK Schools is a social impact disruptor and is leading change in the education space through its network of affordable private schools. The SPARK Schools network provide transformational education innovation through Africa’s first blended learning model, which elevates student achievement and provides the tools teachers need to serve their students effectively.
The blended learning model, which combines classroom teaching and online instruction, allows teachers to anticipate student needs and equips schools to provide personalized education at an affordable cost. SPARK Schools is pioneering this transformative education model to ensure the accessibility of university and careers for all.
SPARK Schools has a culture of collaboration, because getting South Africa to lead global education takes a team effort. We are innovators who strive for excellence through persistence and a sense of urgency to achieve SPARK Schools’ vision, mission and social transformational objectives. Our work environment is vibrant/cheerful, fast-paced/dynamic, engaging/stimulating, tech-enabled and data driven.
SPARK Schools is a high growth, mission and values-driven, entrepreneurial organisation, operating 21 primary schools and 5 high schools and serving over 15,500 families in 2024. We are looking for dynamic people to join our team.
Reports To: Principal or Assistant Principal

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Experience
• Previous experience managing or working with primary school-aged children
• Physical Education experience or training
• Preferably studying a degree in Human Movement/ Sport Science
• Preferred Qualifications
• English language fluency.
• Police clearance certificate
• Grade 12 Certificate
• SACE registration
• Preferably studying a degree in Human Movement/ Sport Science or studying part-time towards a degree in Human Movement/ Sport Science (3rd or 4th academic Year

POSITION PURPOSE:

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.
• 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.
  Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Experience
• Previous experience managing or working with primary school-aged children
• Physical Education experience or training
• Preferably studying a degree in Human Movement/ Sport Science
• Preferred Qualifications
• English language fluency.
• Police clearance certificate
• Grade 12 Certificate
• SACE registration
• Preferably studying a degree in Human Movement/ Sport Science or studying part-time towards a degree in Human Movement/ Sport Science (3rd or 4th academic Year)

Values: Service, Persistence, Achievement, Responsibility, Kindness