The Role

• St Andrew’s School, Turi  is seeking to appoint a Tennis Coach for years 1-13, as well as contribute across all areas of school life.
• The successful candidate will be expected to evaluate students’ performance, ensuring that all tennis equipment is in good working order, and educating students on Tennis game strategies and good sportsmanship while maintaining a professional appearance at all times.   They will also be expected to contribute to the extra-curricular activities of the School.
• St Andrew’s School is committed to providing a vibrant co-curricular and boarding program to which all staff contribute. The ability to coach an additional sport will be an added advantage.

Person Specification

Working at St Andrew’s School is an exciting and dynamic experience. We look to recruit committed and resourceful staff, who are looking to not only develop their skills and leadership capacities, but also embrace new experiences and challenges.

There are some things that are essential to working with us:

• The successful candidate will need to be able to support the School’s aims and Christian ethos.
• Coaching Certification by International Tennis Federation – ITF
• At least 10 years of actively playing tennis at a high level
• Extensive coaching experience
• Experience organising internal competitions and preparing teams for external competition
• First Aid experience
• Experience coaching adults and children of all abilities
• Positive experience working as part of a team
• Previous customer service experience
• Experience working with International Schools is an added advantage.

Knowledge and Experience Qualifications Essential

• Ability to deliver a very high level of fun, engaging, safe and informative tennis sessions
• In-depth understanding of current tennis developments.
• Detailed knowledge of the ITF and Kenya playing system
• Ability to effectively communicate with parents, students of all ages, management, and other staff

Desirable

• Ability to lead, motivate and train a team and maintain effective working relationships
• The ability to confidently hold a conversation in English and Swahili

Experience Essential

• Experience of coaching tennis across all ages (Ages 3 to 18 years)
• A proven track record of excellent coaching and student support

Desirable

•  Experience of coaching tennis and any other sporting activity

Skills Essential

• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
• Well developed ITF Coaching skills and certification
• Ability to use a range of coaching techniques to coach the students and teachers

Desirable

• Evidence of being able to lead, manage and be responsible for initiatives/developments
• Knowledge of current ITF and Kenya Playing System