
Freelance Health & Performance Coach [IEC]
UWCSEA Dover is looking for a freelance Health and Performance Coach [IEC] to start in March 2025. The Health and Performance Coach is a key member of the UWCSEA Sports & Activities Team.
Reporting to the Health and Performance Coordinator, the incumbent will implement, deliver and monitor a progressive, expansive Health and Performance Programme along with associated financial and communication support systems.
Main Responsibilities
- Plan and articulate a progressive, ag e-appropriate Health and Performance conditioning Curriculum.
- Develop and implement a Parent Exercise & Fitness Programme; Develop and implement an Athletic Performance Programme. Including athlete data testing systems, strength & conditioning programmes, injury prevention and recovery.
- Collaborate with and provide support and in service training for: the Physical Education Dept; Aquatic, Tennis, Gymnastics, Basketball & Climbing depts; Community Sports Activities dept; High, Middle and Junior School Competitive Sports Depts; the Parent Association; the Staff Association and; the Boarding House.
- Develop & coordinate student, target setting and feedback systems and practices; Lead student, staff and parent personal and group fitness, strength & conditioning sessions.
- Develop and manage the vision & content of the Exercise, Strength & Conditioning website.
- Implement and monitor policies for safe use and monitoring of Fitness Centre equipment & resources.
- Manage membership of and access to the UWCSEA Exercise, Strength & Conditioning Centre.
- Assist teachers, coaches and the P.E & sports assistant team to set and break down facilities & equipment for Days of Sports, local and International sports tournaments
- Assist with any other duties, tasks or jobs with similar levels of responsibility and complexity to the assigned job grade as may be reasonably requested by the line manager and/or the College.
Person Specifications
- Bachelor’s Degree ideal, minimum Diploma with additional Strength & Conditioning Qualifications.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in a similar position working in Schools, Colleges, Professional Sports Clubs and/or the Fitness industry.
- Strong knowledge of contemporary youth and adult general exercise & fitness, athletic performance, strength & conditioning practice and the practical ability to run a wide variety of related courses.
- A proactive worker who seeks opportunities to improve, solves problems, faces challenges and stretches capabilities.
- An enthusiastic team contributor who supports others, promotes new ideas and cooperates across teams.
- A customer focussed attitude with an ability to design solutions for a variety of needs.
- Personally physically fit and a role model to Fitness Centre users.
- Excellent English (written and spoken) and the ability to communicate confidently and respectfully with International School students, parents and staff.
- Flexibility to work during weekends and evenings.
Application
Apply via our portal by Friday, 2 1 February 2025 at 11:59pm Singapore Time.
The UWC Mission is to make education a force to unite people, nations and culture for peace and a sustainable future. We are committed to creating a community in which all members feel safe and secure, and know that their authentic selves and individual differences are accepted with respect and care. At UWCSEA, we acknowledge that diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) is an ongoing and evolving process and strive to create and sustain a sense of belonging for all members of our community, past, present and future. All qualified applicants, including those who identify as a part of marginalized group(s) and individuals with (dis)abilities are all encouraged to apply. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices and all appointments are subject to interview, satisfactory references, identity and criminal record checks.
Job Types: Contract, Freelance
Schedule:
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
Application Deadline: 21/02/2025