Head of Active for Life

7 days ago


Singapore UNITED WORLD COLLEGE OF SOUTH EAST ASIA Full time
Roles & Responsibilities

UWCSEA has a vacancy for a Head of Active for Life - Basketball for its Dover campus to start from August 2025.

Reporting to the Head of Basketball, the Head of Active for Life is a key member of the UWC Dover Basketball Programme and is responsible for the design, delivery and monitoring of the School, After School and Phoenix Club Programme. The Head of Active for Life will work alongside the Head of Basketball, to implement a world-class coaching programme aimed to develop a strong School, After School and Phoenix Club basketball development pathway from infant to high school and beyond. The Head of Active for Life will be responsible for the on-court and off-court management of the coaching team for all basketball development programmes, and will also be involved in all coaching duties where required.

Main Responsibilities

The role requires strong leadership of the:

  • Planning and implementation of a broad, inclusive and varied, year-long Active for Life Basketball Programme for students, staff & the wider UWCSEA & Singapore community.
  • Lead the Development Coaching team, ensuring all coaches are working to the highest level and following all coaching expectations and procedures. This includes leading and monitoring of external providers.
  • Organise and mentor CAS Students and teacher assists for all development coaching and Service Programmes.
  • Lead the Implementation of student Assessment & Feedback systems in Development programmes
  • Organise & mentor CAS Students and teacher assists instructing in Development and Service programmes
Person Specifications

Qualification

  • National body coaching qualification - Level 2 and 3 or Equivalent National Coaching Award, Certified First Aider (Standard First Aid Certification preferred).
  • Good written and spoken english
  • Child safeguarding

Experience

  • Minimum 7 years experience coaching development players and competitive level players. Experience running a large scaled basketball programme and leading a team of coaches.

Skills

  • Excellent communication skills
  • To demonstrate a commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of students and members of the UWCSEA community
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational, written and oral communication skills
  • Able to work cohesively in a team-based environment as well as independently and passionate about working with children from K1 to G12
  • An ability to develop relationships based on mutual respect

Application

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.

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