JOB DESCRIPTION – SCHOOL SKATING COACH
About Us
Established in 2004, we are a chain of schools offering national and international curriculums across 40 schools pan India. With our well-researched curriculum, modern teaching methodologies and wide range of extra-curricular activities and facilities we constantly strive to enthuse our students with fascinating learning experiences every single day.
Role
School Staking Coach
Department
Academic Support
Designation
Coach/Senior Coach
Band and Grade
E2
Location
School
Reporting to
School Sports and Performing Arts Coordinator
Primary Purpose of the Job
The SPA Coach is responsible for facilitating academic and sports atmosphere where students have opportunities to explore their mental and physical talents contributing to their overall development by helping them to lead an active and healthy life.
Key Responsibilities
Student Administration
A coach should ensure that a student’s growth and achievement is continuous and appropriate for a specific age group and develop desirable personal and social attributes, the concept of fair play, the acceptance of success and failure, and the ability to co-operate in group situations.
The following are the areas to be focused on:
- Should be approachable and treat students fairly and objectively.
- Inculcate discipline in and out of the training sessions.
- Treat children with dignity and respect.
- Promote maximum student participation and assist students in analysing and improving game skill, fitness & performance in Sports & Performing Arts.
- Monitor student’s progress constantly and adjust pace accordingly.
- Conduct checks for improperly dressed students during SPA.
- Keep a check on basic hygiene. Coach should be aware of the past health history of each child and should attend to health matters seriously and diligently.
- Ensure the safety of players through careful planning of practice sessions, use of equipment and games.
- Ensure the development of each student at a level of skill and competence necessary for competition at the school level.
- SPA Functioning
- To do curriculum planning, actively contribute and participate regularly during the Curriculum workshop with the SPA Coordinator and HOD.
- Implement SPA training sessions, training rules and a system of play and scouting programme suitable to the sport as per the SPA curriculum.
- To assume responsibility for equipment and materials issued and ensure that all are returned in good condition.
- Talent Scouting/Selection for school team.
- At the conclusion of each quarter submit assessment reports and a summary of monthly activities report to the Assistant. SPA Coordinator/SPA Coordinator.
- Coaches must conduct Fitness and Games Pro classes also along with the specific activity that the coach has been appointed. Should undertake/conduct proxy classes as and when required.
- Coach must attend and actively participate in all the trainings conducted at the Centre.
- In-Class conduct:
- For all days of SPA sessions, the coach should arrive at the workstation, appropriately dressed, at least 5 minutes before the beginning of SPA class and set up the activity area.
- Ensure systematic and organized arrival and remain until all students/athletes have dispersed.
- Coach must conduct and cover all the components as per the pedagogy of Lesson Plan.
- The coach must chain the previous sessions to the current one.
- While conducting the SPA session, coach must give clear instructions, demonstrate skills systematically using part-whole method with required equipment and share constructive feedback for the development of students.
- Coach must communicate using appropriate language, gesture, and technical terms.
- Coach must display enthusiasm, maintain eye contact with all the students and hold their attention throughout the session.
- General Administration
- Coaches will remain present at all PTMs. They will maintain individual and team assessment records and share them with students and parents at the PTM.
- Part-time coaches to be available for Curriculum workshop, Special Events, IHC, ASD, PTM’s on non-working days.
- Intimation on leave, half day and late arrivals should be communicated well in advance.
- Coaches will assemble a brief scouting report for every game, especially playoff games. Review the report with team at practice sessions before each game.
- To report injuries of participants to the Assistant. SPA Coordinator/ SPA Coordinator.
- Agenda points for MOM should be submitted in writing at least 2 days in advance. MOMs should be signed and acknowledged regularly.
- Stay committed to continuous personal and organizational improvement.
- Maintenance of Records
SPA Allocation: Student strength, SPA attendance record, Student assessment record) should be in sync with Mapping of SPA activity (records of change of activity, new admission, etc should be diligently updated / maintained, ii). Maintain record on intimation follow up with parent/Grade level Coordinator on the students abstract/ absent for 3 sessions or more.
- School Policies
- Be aware of and adhere to all policies of the school affecting the coach and the students.
- Coach should fulfil all contractual obligations.
- Coach must attend all meetings convened by the SPA Assistant. Coordinator/ SPA Coordinator /Principal unless prior permission taken to be absent has been obtained.
- Coach must adhere to all the policies in force or introduced from time to time and actively implement the same.
- The Coach must protect and maintain all school property at all given point in time.
- Conduct stock taking of Equipment on monthly basis along with the SPA Coordinator/Assistant SPA Coordinator.
- Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as: meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating.
- To ensure that any information deemed confidential by the coordinator is not transferred to a third party without his/her explicit consent.
- Attend all training programme, conferences, courses, and other aspects of professional growth as demanded by the school.
- Special Events
Coach should be actively involved in the planning, organizing and coordination of the Annual Sports Day/ I.H.C / NSD / VIVA / Republic Day / Independence Day.
During Inter House Competition (IHC), micro planning and follow up should be done for the smooth execution of the event (procuring certificates, medals, referees/judges). Allocation of staff duties should be approved well in advance. Relevant circulars should be sent on time.
Coach must set up and ensure the readiness of activity station prior to the event.
To be responsible for the conduct and sportsmanship of his/her students during practice, at competitions and in public when representing the school.
Key Interactions
Internal: Academic Staff, Students
External: Parents
Desired Qualification
- HSC Passed /Graduate
- Any recognized certification
- Played at State level for the particular Game.
Years of Experience
- Two Years of Coaching experience
Expected Competencies
- Ethical guidelines
- Coaching Agreement
- Co – creating the relationship
- Communicating effectively
- Active Listening
- Facilitating learning and result
- Planning and goal setting
- Accountability
- Responsible decision – making
- Relationship skills
Skills and Knowledge
- NIS Diploma
- Significant experience/knowledge as coach in the respective discipline.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Leave encashment
- Provident Fund
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
