PE/Swimming Coach Trainees

Role Overview

This teaching internship places you at the heart of a classroom, where you will work daily to create a secure, stimulating environment for children to learn and grow. You will plan and lead engaging activities, adapt instruction to individual needs, and track each child’s progress while collaborating closely with lead teachers and parents. Your work directly supports the school’s mission to build a strong educational foundation and foster a love of learning in every child.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, welcoming classroom atmosphere where children feel comfortable and ready to participate.
• Design and execute daily learning activities that align with the curriculum, lesson plans, and developmental goals.
• Stock and rotate a variety of materials and resources that encourage exploration, manipulation, and imaginative play.
• Instruct students on the proper use of equipment and materials, actively monitoring to prevent injury or damage.
• Lead games and structured activities that promote physical, mental, and social development.
• Prepare indoor and outdoor spaces to support creative play, motor‑skill exercises, and safe learning.
• Observe each child’s progress, maintain written records, and share detailed reports with the principal, school leaders, and parents.
• Establish and enforce consistent behaviour rules and classroom procedures to maintain order and respect among students.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Current enrolment in or completion of a recognised teacher training programme (e.g., Bachelor of Education, Primary Teacher Education, ECDE).
• Strong recommendations from your high school, teacher training institution, or a previous educational employer.
• Genuine passion for working with children and supporting their holistic development.
• Proficiency with commonly used technology tools, including G‑Suite, Zoom, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility and openness to change, with the ability to navigate uncertainty and ambiguity well.
• Proactive problem‑solving mindset—able to identify issues early and address them thoroughly.
• Eagerness to embrace the organisation’s culture, including mutual vulnerability and a constructive feedback loop.
• Desire to build leadership skills and apply them to positively transform the lives of children in an African educational context.

What We Offer / Why Join

This internship provides hands‑on classroom experience in a school that values innovation and personal growth. You will work alongside experienced educators, receive regular feedback, and have the chance to develop the leadership capabilities needed to make a lasting impact on learners and communities. It is a stepping‑stone for those who aspire to join the school as full‑time employees and who are excited about contributing to the transformation of education across Africa.