Primary School PE Coach (IP) Temporary - SPARK Centurion - 2026
SPARK Schools · Centurion, Gauteng
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- SPARK Schools PE coaches drive student achievement by overseeing the culture and effectiveness of physical education.
- SPARK Schools PE coaches work directly with students in the school's outdoor sports spaces to increase and maintain their health and wellness.
- PE coaches are integral to the SPARK Schools "culture" and our commitment to rigorous, engaging learning experiences for our scholars.
Responsibilities
- Create a positive student culture around physical education and maintain high behavioural expectations for all students.
- Use SPARK culture and behaviour management practices. Implement SPARK SEL Social Emotional Learning Curriculum.
- Work collaboratively with grade level teachers to successfully supervise scholars working independently on paper based tasks or online.
- Supervise scholars during morning arrivals.
- Set up for SPARKs Fly.
- Actively coach students in the development of gross motor skills, team habits, and specific sports skills.
- Teach students about healthy eating, exercise, and hygiene habits, including positive choices they should make at home and at school.
- Create lesson plans aligned to network-wide PE curriculum and personalised for students.
- Plan strategies to stretch content and scholar outcomes during the course of the academic year.
- Take responsibility for PE equipment and report any damage.
- Communicate professionally with school staff and parents regarding students.
- Participate actively in staff development opportunities as a member of the SPARK Schools team.
- Conduct self in a professional manner at all SPARK Schools events and to all stakeholders.
Requirements
Qualifications and Criteria
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications
- Grade 12 Certificate.
- Studying towards a degree in Human Movement/ Sport Science
- English language fluency.
- Clear/Clean criminal record
- SACE registration.
Experience
- Previous experience managing or working with primary school-aged children.
- Physical Education experience or training.
Skills and Mindset
- Strong desire to be part of a vibrant and dynamic technology-driven work environment fostering creativity, collaboration and an atmosphere that encourages and allows top performers to thrive.
- Strong desire to be part of a collaborative, team spirited and fast growing Social Impact Disruptor and Society Shaper who is
- leading change in the education space in South Africa through transformational education innovation, ensuring the accessibility of university and careers for all.
- Strong desire to be part of a learning culture with excellent career development and advancement opportunities supported by individualised professional development, support and mentorship.
- Ability, Desire and Passion to deliver high quality transformational education at affordable fees to ensure the accessibility of university and careers for all.
- We are looking for ''GEMS'' with the following attributes:
Grit: Persistence through challenges.
- Excellence: A track record of high expectations personally and professionally.
- Mission and Vision Alignment: Understanding of and passion for the SPARK Schools
- mission to provide excellent education at an affordable cost.
- Self Reflection: Finding the capacity to bring your best self to challenges and opportunities.