Person Specification
Working at St Andrew’s Prep 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
Safeguarding
Essential
- Commitment to the safeguarding and protection of children and to the personal development of our pupils.
- Understanding of the issues surrounding the safeguarding of children and commitment to child welfare and safety
Desirable
- Knowledge of child protection procedures
Terms and Conditions
Remuneration
There is an overall remuneration package as detailed below (the cost of living in Kenya is significantly lower than in the UK):
- Salary: The successful applicant will be placed on the basic Turi Pay Scale, which is then subsidised through paid lessons.
- Accommodation: suitable rent free accommodation will be provided as a taxable benefit.
- Medical care: all members of staff and their families (below 18 yrs) are covered under an insurance scheme.
- Pension: the School operates a defined contribution pension scheme in which the employer and employee each contribute 6% of the monthly salary. For employees leaving Kenya at the end o
- Meals: these are provided during term time as a taxable benefit.
- Facilities: extensive recreational facilities are open to use by staff and their families. The onsite Phoenix Club, serving a wide range of food and beverages, acts as a wonderful social hub for the staff community and their families throughout the year.
Hours of work and holiday entitlement
The role is full-time and includes working in the evening and at weekends as required. The successful applicant will be expected to take a full and active part in the boarding life of the School.
Safeguarding
St Andrew’s School, Turi is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will undertake their role and responsibilities in accordance with St Andrew’s School’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Guidelines and will be required to undergo all checks relevant to the post.
Please complete and attach the School’s Application Form.
Closing Date for applications: July 31, 2023