Coaches

ISP Coach Role Profile

Purpose of Role

The After-School Sports Coach is responsible for planning, leading, and supervising sports activities that promote physical fitness, teamwork, discipline, and a healthy lifestyle among students. This role ensures that after-school sports programs are engaging, safe, and aligned with the school's vision of holistic education. The coach serves as a role model, fostering sportsmanship, resilience, and positive attitudes while preparing students for both recreational and competitive participation.

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

ISP Coach Key Responsibilities

•  Plan, organize, and deliver after-school sports training sessions and activities for students.

•  Teach fundamental skills, rules, strategies, and values associated with different sports.

•  Supervise and ensure the safety and wellbeing of students during all activities.

•  Foster teamwork, discipline, respect, and fair play among students.

•  Prepare students for inter-school tournaments, competitions, and friendly matches.

•  Monitor, assess, and provide feedback on student performance and development.

•  Communicate effectively with parents and school staff regarding student participation and progress.

•  Ensure that all sports equipment and facilities are maintained, safe, and ready for use.

•  Collaborate with colleagues and school staff to support after-school program goals.

•  Promote healthy habits, physical activity, and a balanced lifestyle among students.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

Skills

•  Strong knowledge of sports techniques, training methods, and rules of various sports (e.g., football, basketball, volleyball).

•  Excellent leadership, motivational, and communication skills.

•  Ability to engage and inspire students of different ages and skill levels.

•  Organizational and time-management skills.

•  Strong sense of responsibility, discipline, and teamwork.

•  First aid and safety awareness.

Qualifications

•  Bachelor's degree in Physical Education, Sports Science, or a related field (preferred).

•  Coaching certification or equivalent training in one or more sports.

•  CPR/First Aid certification desirable.

Experience

•  Previous experience as a sports coach or trainer, preferably with children or adolescents.

•  Experience in organizing sports events, matches, or tournaments is an advantage.

•  Background in competitive sports participation is desirable.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years' employment history. 

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.