M-Pesa Foundation Academy
Recruitment of top talent for a world-class education institution
Our
client, the M-PESA Foundation Academy is a state of the art, mixed
boarding high school that will provide world-class Kenyan education.
The
Academy will admit its first cohort of Form One students in 2016. It is
in this view that the M-PESA Foundation Academy is seeking to recruit
dynamic individuals with exceptional skills in the following capacities:
Head Coach
Ref: HC/09/2015
The Head Coach will be responsible for coaching and providing direction to student athletes so as to achieve a high level of skill as well as an appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship and teamwork in various sports.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinates all scheduled events in all sports, takes all actions necessary for the proper administration of these events and maintains a master schedule of such events;
- Accounts for all monies handled in the physical education program in accordance with prescribed The Academy’s procedures;
- Provides support and leadership to all personnel engaged to teach in the physical education program;
- Promotes continuous evaluation and development of assigned program(s) and makes recommendations to the Director of Teaching and Learning;
- Prepares physical education teaching curriculum and schedules and coordinate with other departments and programs;
- Manages the purchase of new equipment, supplies and instructional materials and ensuring inspection for safety hazards and cleanliness of all equipment; and
- Supervises sports days, play days, demonstrations, exhibitions and other performances.
Person Specifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education or related field;
- Over 8 years’ experience in teaching, coaching and athletics administration;
- Demonstrated experience teaching in an outdoor setting (camping);
- Experience in developing programs for youth, providing opportunities for students to participate and using questions to promote understanding and higher level thinking skills;
- Knowledgeable in teaching techniques that meet the diverse needs of students;
- Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment and to manage ambiguity;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills; and
- Good interpersonal, planning and organization skills.
Wellness Coach
Ref: WC/09/2015
The Wellness Coach will coordinate the Academy’s health and wellness program for students, faculty and staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and facilitate implementation of a culture of wellness;
- Design and coordinate before and after school wellness opportunities for students, faculty and staff;
- Develop and conduct onsite wellness seminars and training courses for students and staff;
- Developing wellness coaching relationships with students and staff to support them towards better health by providing support, encouragement, and education; and
- Identify and cultivate with health professionals to secure their support of the Academy’s wellness initiatives.
Person Specifications
- A degree in health education, nursing, athletic training, nutrition, or other health related field;
- Two or more years of experience in counseling or life coaching (certification required)
- Certification from an accredited professional wellness coach training program will be an added advantage;
- Proven track record in running effective school or workplace wellness programs;
- Good communication skills; and
- Stakeholder management experience;
How to Apply
The
ideal candidates must embody Excellence, Responsible Citizenship,
Curiosity, Accountability, Leadership and Innovation – the values that
will drive life across all elements of The Academy for educators,
learners, and staff.
If you have the relevant qualifications and
experience, please email a cover letter and your CV quoting the
reference number of the job you are applying for in your email to
esd@deloitte.co.ke on or before 2nd October 2015 addressed to:
The Director
Executive Selection Division
Deloitte Consulting Limited
Email : esd@deloitte.co.ke
Nairobi, Kenya.
About us: The vision of the Academy is to develop transformational leaders
through innovative approaches to education. The core curriculum of the
Academy is the 8-4-4 curriculum. The academic concepts shall be covered
in exciting and innovative ways.
Great focus will be
given to entrepreneurship and leadership, giving the students time to
learn outside the classroom, explore the arts and take part in sports.
The Academy will serve talented but economically disadvantaged students with demonstrated leadership potential.
The Academy will cultivate the students’ abilities to innovate irrespective of their academic strengths or weaknesses.
As
such, students will work with teachers and one another to design
projects that can solve real world challenges. Students who graduate
from the Academy will be leaders in their fields of interest such as
business, academia, politics, sports and the arts.
They will be the entrepreneurs and community leaders who will drive Kenya forward.
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