Girls’ Sports, Athletics and Character Development Coach – JK to Grade 12Position Overview
An-Noor Private School and Windsor Islamic High School are seeking a full-time Girls’ Sports, Athletics and Character Development Coach to lead gym-based sports and physical activities for female students from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12.
At our schools, the gym is more than a place for physical exercise. Sports provide an important opportunity for students to develop discipline, perseverance, confidence, teamwork, humility, self-control and respect for others. The coach will help our girls develop these qualities within an Islamic environment and understand that good character, effort and conduct are as important as athletic ability and winning.
The successful candidate will be a positive role model who encourages students to become physically active, mentally strong and confident while maintaining Islamic values, modesty and respectful behaviour.
For younger students, the coach will provide enjoyable, age-appropriate movement, active play and introductory sports activities. For intermediate and secondary students, the role will increasingly focus on organized sports, team development, competitive training, and preparation for WECSSAA and other inter-school competitions.
This is a practical, gym-based coaching position. It does not involve classroom teaching, academic assessment or responsibility for the formal Health and Physical Education curriculum.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and lead safe, structured and age-appropriate gym activities for female students from JK through Grade 12.
- Use sports to develop Islamic character, including discipline, patience, perseverance, humility, fairness, cooperation and respect.
- Serve as a positive role model and maintain an encouraging, respectful and Islamically appropriate environment.
- Teach younger students movement, coordination, balance, teamwork and foundational sports skills.
- Coach students in sports such as basketball, volleyball, soccer, badminton, track and field, and other suitable activities.
- Adapt activities for students of different ages, abilities, fitness levels and levels of experience.
- Encourage participation among students who may be new to sports or less confident in their athletic abilities.
- Organize recreational games, intramural activities, team practices, tryouts, tournaments and school athletic events.
- Identify students with the interest and potential to participate in competitive school sports.
- Establish, develop and coach girls’ teams for WECSSAA and other eligible inter-school leagues, tournaments and competitions.
- Prepare student-athletes for competition through structured practices, skill development, conditioning and team strategy.
- Coordinate tryouts, team selection, practice schedules, rosters, eligibility requirements, tournament registrations and game-day preparation.
- Develop the girls’ inter-school athletics program and increase the school’s participation in competitive sports.
- Build professional relationships with WECSSAA representatives, athletic associations, tournament organizers and coaches at other schools.
- Accompany and supervise teams during home and away games, tournaments and other approved athletic events.
- Coordinate transportation, equipment, uniforms, consent forms and other competition-related requirements with the school administration.
- Ensure that the gym, sports equipment and athletic activities are organized and conducted safely.
- Follow school policies, Ontario school-sport safety standards and applicable concussion protocols.
- Communicate appropriately with school administration, students and parents regarding teams, practices and competitions.
Qualifications
- Experience coaching children or youth in a school, sports club, community or competitive athletic setting.
- A sincere commitment to Islamic values and the ability to model good character, modesty, fairness and respectful conduct.
- Knowledge and practical ability in several sports, particularly basketball, volleyball, soccer, badminton, and track and field.
- Experience forming, developing or coaching competitive teams.
- Ability to connect with and motivate girls across a wide range of ages and athletic abilities.
- Strong leadership, communication, organization and student-supervision skills.
- Ability to maintain a safe, positive and disciplined gym environment.
- Current First Aid and CPR/AED certification, or willingness to obtain it before commencing employment.
- Knowledge of concussion recognition and safe return-to-play procedures, or willingness to complete the required training.
- A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check will be required.
- Availability for after-school practices, home and away games, and occasional evening tournaments or competitions.
Preferred Qualifications
- NCCP training or certification in one or more sports.
- Education or training in coaching, kinesiology, recreation, fitness, sports management, youth development or a related field.
- Previous experience coaching girls or school athletic teams.
- Experience preparing students for inter-school leagues, tournaments and competitive events.
- Familiarity with WECSSAA, OFSAA or Ontario inter-school athletics.
Position Type
Full-time, in person
Pay: $25.00-$30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
