Background

The Aga Khan Academy Nairobi is operated by Aga Khan Education Service Kenya (AKESK), a non-profit organization, with close to a hundred years’ experience operating schools in Kenya. Our first formal schools were opened in 1918, and AKESK currently operates 11 schools in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu and Eldoret, serving close to 5,000 students with a quality, ...

Role Summary

The Swimming Teacher/Coach will endeavor to foster a positive and inclusive learning environment, promote physical fitness, teamwork and sportsmanship.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver engaging and inclusive Swimming and Physical Health and Education lessons aligned with the CBC curriculum.
• Support students in developing physical literacy, teamwork and healthy lifestyle habits.
• Collaborate with colleagues to design and implement inquiry-based, student-centered learning experiences.
• Contribute to the co-curricular sports programme and school events as required.
• Maintain a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.
• Provide lesson cover within the department during planned staff absences or emergencies.
• Contribute to whole-school events and initiatives, promoting a collaborative school community.
• Planning swimming lessons that consider students’ abilities and progressive development.
• Keep record of the swimming equipment available in the school.
• Being a positive role model, creating a positive and fun environment in which to motivate and encourage children and adults to participate in swimming.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Must possess Bachelor’s Degree in Education (Physical Education).
• Must be registered with Teachers Service Commission (TSC).
• Must be a trained Swimming coach with minimum of FINA Level II training, or Kenya Swimming Teachers & Coaches Association or its equivalent.
• 3 years' experience with demonstrable achievements in teaching swimming in a school set up.
• Certification as a life guard and First Aid will be an added advantage.

• Deliver engaging and inclusive Swimming and Physical Health and Education lessons aligned with the CBC curriculum.
• Support students in developing physical literacy, teamwork and healthy lifestyle habits.
• Collaborate with colleagues to design and implement inquiry-based, student-centered learning experiences.
• Contribute to the co-curricular sports programme and school events as required.
• Maintain a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.
• Provide lesson cover within the department during planned staff absences or emergencies.
• Contribute to whole-school events and initiatives, promoting a collaborative school community.
• Planning swimming lessons that consider students’ abilities and progressive development.
• Keep record of the swimming equipment available in the school.
• Being a positive role model, creating a positive and fun environment in which to motivate and encourage children and adults to participate in swimming.

• Must possess Bachelor’s Degree in Education (Physical Education).
• Must be registered with Teachers Service Commission (TSC).
• Must be a trained Swimming coach with minimum of FINA Level II training, or Kenya Swimming Teachers & Coaches Association or its equivalent.
• 3 years' experience with demonstrable achievements in teaching swimming in a school set up.
• Certification as a life guard and First Aid will be an added advantage.