Tennis Coach (Hour Rate)

Job Description

Contracted Time: 10 hours per week as directed by the Director of Sport during term and non-term time. This will include contact and admin time which must be carried out on campus.

Main Job Roles and Responsibilities:

• Follows and upholds the school policies and missions statement of Bangkok International Preparatory & Secondary School
• Plans and organises aspects of the Tennis programme as directed by DoS and Head of Tennis within the Sports and Physical Education Department
• Instructs and demonstrates skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team development.
• Ensures that team rules and regulations regarding conduct and eligibility of the athletes are clearly communicated and followed.
• Plans, organises, advertises and conducts trials for the tennis programme; inform the Sports and Physical Education Department and participants of final selections.
• Provides information regarding rules for the season (training schedule, camp schedule, trial criteria, etc.)
• Maintains the integrity of the selection process through the use of SOCS.
• Confirms the scheduled bus transportation with the PE Admin Assistant.
•  Travels with student athletes on the team bus both to and from competitions.
•  Checks and secures all PE office, storage room, outside doors, locker rooms and all lights after last person leaves, after games and practices.
•  Consults with the Director of Sport regarding any off-season training programmes, including scheduling dates for summer camps/practices, uniform fitting, pre-post trial informational parent meetings.
•  Ensures consistent and accurate information is given to students and parents throughout each season using email and Google Classroom.
•  Creates a safe environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
•  Ensure that Safeguarding and Child Protection Procedures are followed effectively.
•  Maintains strong interpersonal skills.
•  Works well with others from diverse backgrounds.
•  Focuses on solving conflict, maintaining confidentiality, listening to others, keeping emotions under control, remaining open to others’ ideas and contributing to building a positive team spirit.
•  Works directly with school nurses in reporting injuries, teaching precautions and procedures to ensure staff/student safety and help students prevent injuries.
•  Fills out the accidental report within 24 hours even if the student athlete does not see a physician.
•  Models good sportsmanship behaviour and maintains appropriate conduct towards opposing team, supporters, parents, officials, spectators and community.
• Appropriately uses the school's social media channels to celebrate and raise the profile of their sport and the student athletes competing in their sport.
• Assists with the scheduling, organising and delivery of tournaments within their sport.

Qualification & Key Competency:

• Internationally-recognised Coaching Certificate
• Ability to organise and supervise aspects within a Whole School Tennis programme
• Previous experience required
• Good command of spoken and written English (desirable)
• Good computer skills would be an advantage
• Knowledge of technical aspects of the assigned sport and willingness to continue to learn and examine new ideas pertinent to the assigned sport
• Role model that coincides with Bangkok Prep’ core values

The post holder has an individual responsibility to safeguard and promote the health and safety and well-being of children and staff.

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 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.